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Very rare kx500 cylinder
cobbs:
I'm still using the the stock rod, bike had very little hours on it and I've decided to go with the cast pro x just because I feel they will out last a wiesco and have they don't expand contract or flex as much as a forged piston does or so I'm told I have always used wiesco in all my bike before and they are great pistons but I just know some smart ass people that are into metallurgy and they say to try the cast plus I've been reading on forged vs cast pistons and from what I read cast is the way to go for longer life
Motorrad:
--- Quote from: cobbs on March 14, 2012, 06:01:08 AM ---I'm still using the the stock rod, bike had very little hours on it and I've decided to go with the cast pro x just because I feel they will out last a wiesco and have they don't expand contract or flex as much as a forged piston does or so I'm told I have always used wiesco in all my bike before and they are great pistons but I just know some smart ass people that are into metallurgy and they say to try the cast plus I've been reading on forged vs cast pistons and from what I read cast is the way to go for longer life
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you should read about cast pistons on this site... or any other Big bore... Not turning this into a cast vs forged debate again... as we have had enough of those... just saying..
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,3327.0.html
kwakman:
--- Quote from: Motorrad on March 14, 2012, 06:13:21 AM ---
--- Quote from: cobbs on March 14, 2012, 06:01:08 AM ---I'm still using the the stock rod, bike had very little hours on it and I've decided to go with the cast pro x just because I feel they will out last a wiesco and have they don't expand contract or flex as much as a forged piston does or so I'm told I have always used wiesco in all my bike before and they are great pistons but I just know some smart ass people that are into metallurgy and they say to try the cast plus I've been reading on forged vs cast pistons and from what I read cast is the way to go for longer life
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you should read about cast pistons on this site... or any other Big bore... Not turning this into a cast vs forged debate again... as we have had enough of those... just saying..
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,3327.0.html
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X2.
cobbs:
well I read that cast vs forged post and I think I'm more convinced to go with a cast piston even though those pics were pretty gnarly of a failed cast piston, I keep pretty close tab on my clearances and as long as everything stays good and tight I think a cast piston will most definitely out last a forged piston so I'm going to give it a try now don't get me wrong like I said before I have ALWAYS used wiesco in all my bikes and I know they are a quality piston but maybe cast is the way to go for me this time plus semi pistons are cast and they go through serious hell and A LOT of miles so you would think it would be plenty strong for a dirtbike but that's just my 2 cents
cobbs:
do any of you guys know where I can find a new copper exhaust washer I can't seen to find them anywhere and it seem like a lot of people don't even know there is supposed to be one in there all I here is people replacing the o rings and no mention of the copper exhaust washer (gasket) whatever you want to call it and mine is SHOT its thinner than a piece of paper and I'm definitely not running with out it so if anyone knows where to buy one please let me know I would appreciate it
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