ROOK-E-RIDE-R
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- Jun 7, 2006
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I have a question regarding a top end rebuild for a “00 KDX 220. I have read numerous times in this forum to go with the WEISCO (forged?) piston vs. the OEM Kawasaki piston, but my brother in law (who I bought the bike from) is trying to steer me away from WEISCO as he's heard that they have tendency to expand. I just called my local Kawi dealer and they said the same thing… “avoid WEISCO unless you have no other choice” and they recommend the PRO X 1 (cast) piston, which I believe is the same company Kawi used for their OEM piston.
My questions are:
•What are the differences between cast and forged pistons?
•Are there any special warm-up procedures on a forged piston vs. a cast piston?
•Is the typical 10 to 15 hr break-in period the same on both?
•Has anyone with a cast piston had any problems?
•Anyone with a forged piston had any problems?
•Any recommendations?
Thanks,
ROOK-E-RIDE-R
My questions are:
•What are the differences between cast and forged pistons?
•Are there any special warm-up procedures on a forged piston vs. a cast piston?
•Is the typical 10 to 15 hr break-in period the same on both?
•Has anyone with a cast piston had any problems?
•Anyone with a forged piston had any problems?
•Any recommendations?
Thanks,
ROOK-E-RIDE-R