pistons and more pistons

[smb_katoomer]

i was just wondering if anyone has had any experieince with VERTEX pistons. I am thinking of putting them in my ktm 125 and just wondering if they are as good as they say they are. thanx

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-Dan
90 dr250
94 ktm 125

 

[ktm385]

they come stock in the new ones. my 125 and my 250 both have vertex pistons in them.

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[smb_katoomer]

really? stock? i was gonna ask if they were any better than oem, but. . . .I read an article in dirt rider about a cr 125 with one in it and they said it help a good bit. thanx

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-Dan
90 dr250
94 ktm 125

 

[Mike-200]

Is it really the OEM for ktm's? If so, do they offer the 200 piston? Also, where can I get one and how much dinero? Thanks alot.

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'98 ktm 200exc

 

[380ePete]

I am pretty sure the KTM pistons are made by Mahl. These pistons look very similar to the Vertex ones.

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"The trail less traveled has more to offer than the beaten path "

 

[jeb]

I agree with 380ePete. I don't think KTM's come with Vertex pistons. The look is very similar, though.

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John Brunsgaard - JEB
01 KTM 400 EXC, 99 KTM 250 EXC, 99 KTM 200 EXC, 98 KTM 125 EXC, 98 KTM 380 MXC (gone), 96 KDX 200

 

[marcusgunby]

The 2001 125sx comes with cast vertex piston.

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[Strick]

The OEM seems to vary by bike. I KNOW from experience the '99 300 and 380 have ELKO pistons. I don't have the slightest idea who ELKO is!

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Strick '99 KTM 300mxc, AMA & BRC member