Ring end gap question

[BigAir]

I am putting a new top end in my M8. I know I should check ring end gap, but the Cat pistons came with the rings already installed. Should I pull the rings and risk damaging them to check end gap?

 

[BigAir]

ttt

 

[m8magicandmystery]

you should be ok...your putting them in your same cylinders just deglazed abit aren.t ya..??...you can be assured suzuki just grab them from a shelf and chuck them in the motors..l have never checked ring gap with cat stock replacements and never had any problem..not to say its right though..you shouldn;t damage the rings if your carefull to check the gap properly though

 

[justindacey]

you should always check the piston skirt clearance and ring end gap just to be sure. You should have around 4 thou skirt clearance and 10-13 thou ring end gap.