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Hi Comp Piston Install - What do I need to know?

Started by junior varsity, March 30, 2009, 08:00:38 PM

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hooligan machinist

#15
March 31, 2009, 07:29:51 PM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on March 31, 2009, 07:09:35 PM
The Ferracci hi comp piston kits are SUPPOSED to be a drop-in.  Setting squish accomplishes several things, i.e. setting compression, equalling compression, checking clearance, etc.  I know ppl who have put those pistons in with nothing else and been fine.  their compression between the cylinders may have been off a little but they probably didn't notice it.

  The kit i used was Ferracci. Maybe i'm a bit anal about such things, but why go to such trouble and expense without maximizing the benefit?
ATO, you can do this mod yourself. It's a hell of a good way to get to know your bike inside and out. Just be patient and it'll work out fine.
And you'll know that no one was cutting corners when you weren't watching.
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ducatiz

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March 31, 2009, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: hooligan machinist on March 31, 2009, 07:29:51 PM
  The kit i used was Ferracci. Maybe i'm a bit anal about such things, but why go to such trouble and expense without maximizing the benefit?
ATO, you can do this mod yourself. It's a hell of a good way to get to know your bike inside and out. Just be patient and it'll work out fine.
And you'll know that no one was cutting corners when you weren't watching.

oh, i agree, i was just adding that the kits are good enoug hthat you can put them in without the tweaking.

i feel its best to set and equalize squish..  i also am of the opinion it's best to replace anything you can get your hands or or any disreputable part (ie. the studs)
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DesmoTull

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April 01, 2009, 10:10:30 AM
Quote from: ScottRNelson on March 31, 2009, 01:20:41 PM
The fine print says "Qty 8." which would be enough to do one engine.

A lot of the parts available at Nichols Manufacturing were developed by Jon Nichols for his own bikes.  He blew up four engines in his 955cc 851 before finding a combination that would survive.  They mostly only make the stuff you can't get anywhere else.  And it's usually the best quality that you can get anywhere.

I have the Nichols engine mount bolts and head studs.  Both *quailty* products.  You get what you pay for.

ducatiz

#18
April 01, 2009, 12:17:49 PM
Quote from: DesmoTull on April 01, 2009, 10:10:30 AM
I have the Nichols engine mount bolts and head studs.  Both *quailty* products.  You get what you pay for.

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Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

junior varsity

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April 01, 2009, 12:28:24 PM
i would like you to share. pleeeeeaase. That will cover my nichols bolts and buy you a few cases of beer.

ducatiz

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April 01, 2009, 01:09:53 PM
Quote from: ato memphis on April 01, 2009, 12:28:24 PM
i would like you to share. pleeeeeaase. That will cover my nichols bolts and buy you a few cases of beer.

sorry, i already gave it to some craps dealers and titty dancers
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.
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