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I did the compression test, am i cooked?
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That's a bit low; you generally need 90psi minimum to run.

Is it on the original piston and rings?
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I dont know, it runs somehow, i bought it like 5 months ago, dont know the history, i cant seem to find an instruction on how to remove, check and replace top-end
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Throttle wide open?
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I dont remember, but wouldnt it still be like below 90 bar with throttlw wide open?
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The engine should be warmed up, throttle fully open and using the shortest line possible from the sparkplug hole to the gauge.

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