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Which piston kit's do you use

OEM
3 (11.1%)
Wiseco
14 (51.9%)
Wossner
5 (18.5%)
Pro X
3 (11.1%)
Mitaka
0 (0%)
Other
2 (7.4%)

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Offline TMKIWI

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The great piston poll
« on: May 11, 2010, 02:00:32 PM »
Everyone has their favorite piston.
Some people dislike certain brands.

Some people buy certain brands because they are cheaper.
If you are going to post a comment, tell us why you use that brand.
If you are going to bag a brand please make it from first hand experence , not because a friend once used one blaaa,blaa,blaa.
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2010, 02:08:14 PM »
Mahle pistons are the best,There is a reason Porsche, Harley Davidson and other companies use them. They never seem to wear out in my Maicos. Lousy Piston? Elkos, I always seemed to be picking the fragments of one out of a Rotax crankcase.
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2010, 03:20:36 PM »
Wiseco!
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2010, 04:05:06 PM »
What the H is a Mitaka?Some sort of Aussie thing made of vegemite and fosters or something :o
I like Vertex.When I replaced the piston in my KTM I was wavering between oem and Vertex-until I turned the piston over and looked up inside and saw Vertex stamped on it.That made the choice rather easy.Failing that,I like forged pistons as well so I'd also vote Wiseco.I think they had a bad rap from years ago but I think they make a good product.
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2010, 05:23:59 PM »
Mitaka pistons are made from recycled baby fur seal's,Coca Cola and Dingo tails.

Actually Taiwanise.
The importer here says they are the biggest seller in Europe.
Anyone confirm this ?
I would be surprised.!!!
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2010, 05:46:04 PM »
If that's what they're made of and they're the biggest seller in Europe,one would imagine they're likely O.E. Maico.Jetz will likely have some more info....... :D
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2010, 05:56:18 PM »
Man Ford you're really askin' for it  :P
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2010, 06:00:58 PM »
I'm just a sucker for punishment I guess :o :D
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2010, 07:21:43 PM »
I'll have to let Greenpeace know about Mitaka.
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2010, 10:00:09 PM »
Now you know ford , that there is a little bit of Canada in every piston.

1 bonus is that you can also use the piston as a hat to keep your head warm. :D
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2010, 10:57:01 PM »
100% Made in the good ol' USA Wiseco pistons! Thats the only brand I use when it's time for a top end!
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2010, 03:57:34 AM »
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Mitaka pistons are made from recycled baby fur seal's,Coca Cola and Dingo tails.

Actually Taiwanise.
The importer here says they are the biggest seller in Europe.
Anyone confirm this ?

I've heard of this company but I don't personally know anyone who uses it. Pro X, Vertex, Wiseco are often used.
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2010, 11:22:54 AM »
Quote from: TMKIWI on May 11, 2010, 10:00:09 PM
Now you know ford , that there is a little bit of Canada in every piston.

1 bonus is that you can also use the piston as a hat to keep your head warm. :D

Sweet.I could use one here in the summertime 8)
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2010, 11:55:27 AM »
Wiseco is my flavor of choice I run the nickel plated domed, teflon plated skirt yamaha style in my 285c.c. CR250  let'er buck!!!!
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Re: The great piston poll
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2010, 12:01:21 PM »
I have only ever used OEM or Wiseco, which I have had good experiences with both so no complaints from me.
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