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06 Jan 2009 07:58
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Does anyone have a picture of what a stock piston looks like that would come out of a 1977 kz1000a.

I got my motor apart last night and I am pretty sure it has aftermarket pistons and I want to verify.

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06 Jan 2009 08:07
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you can enter kz1000(year and model too) piston on e-bay under motorcycle parts and they will show sets folks have removed and are selling ...that is one way...or look in your manual under engine overhual.. this should have shots of the pistons tops and mm measurements......that is a couple ways....hope it helps...peace
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Re: Piston Picture?

06 Jan 2009 08:10
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Kawasaki used 2 different pistons,but I can't remember the eras.Others will know more.
This picture is my factory piston and the new Wiseco's that I installed.
(Factory piston is on the right.)

The second pic is the A.R.T. piston that Kawi used.
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Re: Piston Picture?

06 Jan 2009 08:11
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A.R.T. piston...
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06 Jan 2009 08:29
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Well I know now that they are aftermarket. I will try and get a picture tonight when i get back to the shop.

Maybe you guys can help me determine what brand they are. I know for sure they are not the A.R.T. pistons and not stock ones.

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06 Jan 2009 08:38
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If they have numbers engraved on the tops,chances are they're wisecos...but yeah...post some pics when you can.
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Re: Piston Picture?

07 Jan 2009 01:05
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Sandy wrote:
Kawasaki used 2 different pistons,but I can't remember the eras.Others will know more.
This picture is my factory piston and the new Wiseco's that I installed.
(Factory piston is on the right.)

The second pic is the A.R.T. piston that Kawi used.
640

Sandy how much time id you have into those for polishing? :laugh: Also try looking inside the piston they could be MTC.
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Re: Piston Picture?

07 Jan 2009 06:25 - 07 Jan 2009 06:25
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Ok I have questions.

What are they?

Specs?

What happened to the pins?

Can they be sold?


www.houseofboost.com/lance/pistons
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07 Jan 2009 15:18
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Kinda depends if u can still get rings or not. U need to measure the rings thickness and see if u can get replacements. From places like Hastings rings, or wiesco or any of the others.
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Re: Piston Picture?

07 Jan 2009 20:23
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JAILBAIT wrote:
Ok I have questions.

What are they?

Specs?

What happened to the pins?

Can they be sold?


www.houseofboost.com/lance/pistons
looks like wisecos to me,whats the diameter?
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Re: Piston Picture?

08 Jan 2009 06:40
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PLUMMEN wrote:
JAILBAIT wrote:
Ok I have questions.

What are they?

Specs?

What happened to the pins?

Can they be sold?


www.houseofboost.com/lance/pistons
looks like wisecos to me,whats the diameter?

70mm, they must be their 10.25:1 compression stock replacements.

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