Re: Compression Test

Posted by Hoosier Daddy on Oct 31, 2012; 2:31pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Compression-Test-tp4031442p4031484.html

Pardon my ignorance but being the "New Guy" to the party...
 Is this a bike that you've been riding, one you rebuilt, or one you are bringing back from a long lay-over?
If it is an engine that has been sitting for some time, with those numbers, I'd say carry on and ride it! Then retest after at least a hundred miles. Give everything a chance to loosen up and reseat.
 That 80 is already improved to 110 then up to 210 from the oil you put in it for the wet portion of your test.
If it's your rider, as stated, a leak-down test will tell you ahead of time if it is rings, intake, or an exhaust valve issue.
Hope that helps.