Piston and rings?

[green machine]

Just wondering what ballpark figure price is....any ideas?(08 kxf250)done 70 hours of pretty tame riding........Cheers

[secondfield]

Have a look on trade me for JE top end kit. Piston, rings, pins, clips and full top end gasket set for about 350$. Forged pistons, better than stock, ups the compression ratio.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Engine-drive-train/auction-176999935.htm

http://www.motocrossparts.co.nz/motoxspares.php?category=91&brand=86&page=1&piece=800

Give them a bell, a few guy's I know have dealt with them and they are all gooood...

[theblacksmith]

Scott from Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe should be able to help u out there as well.

[secondfield]

Heres the full top end kits including gaskets....

http://www.motocrossparts.co.nz/motoxspares.php?category=91&brand=90&page=1&piece=842

There are 3 different stages of kit you can look at. To get them installed by a mechanic will probably be in the order of 300 - 400 labour. This can vary, its a fairly straightforward job for those in the know, so get a few quotes.

[green machine]

cheers guys i'll look into it

[LittleJohn]

I found that I could get new onces from Spectrum or other dealers for the same price as Trade Me and it was easier.

[cheese]

Nad just pay Spectrum to do it and then its done right and you have spare time for beers!! LOL

[Reckless]

Far out those pistons are gettin short. Just a disc with ring grooves. They look bloody fragile don't they!

[secondfield]

Yeah, I nearly shit myself when I got the 450's one out of the box... Just a lid attached to the conrod ... ha. Have had no problems with the JE piston kit .. I reckon their 'grouse'.. nice forged ones..

[Reckless]

I dunno if this applies to 4 strokes but we always make sure the bike is warmed up before riding when you have a forged piston in. And that doesn't mean two revs and thrash it, it means warm!! Just thought I'd mention it??