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20 Mar 2026 12:12 - 20 Mar 2026 12:13
Okay I broke the bottom part of a piston and I plan on replacing it because who knows if it's compromised and don't want to have high revs in the Piston blow apart and then ruin the whole engine.
my question is on the parts diagram for a piston there's three different model numbers and then when I search a model number or a part number rather there's a lot with the same part number but the ending numbers where they go -1118 OR -1257 OR -1101 just to name a few so how the hell is one supposed to know when the online manuals only give you the first five digits
I should mention 1982 KZ 1100 D1 spectre
my question is on the parts diagram for a piston there's three different model numbers and then when I search a model number or a part number rather there's a lot with the same part number but the ending numbers where they go -1118 OR -1257 OR -1101 just to name a few so how the hell is one supposed to know when the online manuals only give you the first five digits
I should mention 1982 KZ 1100 D1 spectre
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Re: Piston
20 Mar 2026 13:041118 is the stock size piston, the others are oversize (thus the OS in the part description)Okay I broke the bottom part of a piston and I plan on replacing it because who knows if it's compromised and don't want to have high revs in the Piston blow apart and then ruin the whole engine.
my question is on the parts diagram for a piston there's three different model numbers and then when I search a model number or a part number rather there's a lot with the same part number but the ending numbers where they go -1118 OR -1257 OR -1101 just to name a few so how the hell is one supposed to know when the online manuals only give you the first five digits
I should mention 1982 KZ 1100 D1 spectre
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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20 Mar 2026 14:51
Thank you for your reply that's what I was originally searching for but $106 $140 $170 for one piston oh my God what my own fault I damaged it thank you for your help
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20 Mar 2026 15:36
If you are looking for a set of Std. OEM Kawasaki KZ1100 81-82 pistons and new OEM rings, feel free to inquire by private messages.
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20 Mar 2026 15:59
I just bought a set used all four for $90 they look really beautiful how much for you looking for I don't know how to private message from here let me try and figure it out
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