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    Piston and rings?

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

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    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-Mo...-176999935.htm

    http://www.motocrossparts.co.nz/moto...ge=1&piece=800

    Give them a bell, a few guy's I know have dealt with them and they are all gooood...
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    Scott from Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe should be able to help u out there as well.
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    Heres the full top end kits including gaskets....

    http://www.motocrossparts.co.nz/moto...ge=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.
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    cheers guys i'll look into it

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

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

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    Far out those pistons are gettin short. Just a disc with ring grooves. They look bloody fragile don't they!
    On a Motorcycle you're penetrating distance, right along with the machine!! In a car you're just a spectator, the windshields like a TV!!

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    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..
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    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??
    On a Motorcycle you're penetrating distance, right along with the machine!! In a car you're just a spectator, the windshields like a TV!!

    'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out! Shouting, ' Holy sh!t... What a Ride!! '

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