I've tried to keep the work as simple as possible. I know I've said it over and over, but when I got the bike, it was with the understanding that...
Wow, those are pretty nice! Welcome to XJ's.
I used to belong to www.VN750.com forum, they may have some good ideas on where to find a specific model forum for your bike.
how would one "free up" stuck rings?
So... what you're saying is that if I'm lucky, all I will have to do is completely tear down my engine, hone and crosshatch, and install new...
I dunno, what would you want for it?