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Offline Marco810

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86 kx500 piston
« on: January 19, 2011, 05:04:11 PM »
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but will a 88-04 piston fit in a 86? if not does anyone know who sells them. thanks in advance
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Re: 86 kx500 piston
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 05:54:38 PM »
I know they fit in the 87..... if thats any help...
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Offline kwakman

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Re: 86 kx500 piston
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 03:28:39 AM »
yes they do.deffo.hth
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Re: 86 kx500 piston
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2011, 12:52:14 AM »
I ran 88-04 pistons in my 87 500 for a few years, they only changed from a single ring to two rings. So if the 86 was the same as the 87 your go to go.
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Offline Marco810

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Re: 86 kx500 piston
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2011, 04:27:04 AM »
thanks. that explains why the 86 pistons are discontinued i guess
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