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Re-Use a Piston?

Discussion in 'Honda' started by slickwill, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. slickwill 'tarded

    Bike(s):
    VFR, Couple of 'tards
    I realize this may be a dumb question but could I reuse my HRC piston and just install new rings and wristpin? Visually it looks very good. I'd still send it to Swaintech to get fresh coatings, Millenium will be doing my bore and you send the piston to them and they match the bore exactly to whatever you send them.

    A new HRC piston is $333. Wiseco, JE, and Ross also make pistons for it. That are much less money, but I like the power delivery and overall package so well as it that I don't want to change anything so would like to keep the HRC piston.
    slickwill, Jun 19, 2011
    #1

  2. evl_twn CAN CRUSHER

    My piston had a lot of those bearing particles imbedded in it. I would use a new one.
    evl_twn, Jun 19, 2011
    #2

  3. CBRVFR Banned from Political discussion by CBRVFR.

    Bike(s):
    RC-30, Triumph Speed Triple
    I wouln't be concerned about using one of those other pistons either, the difference is probably negligible and it might even last longer....
    CBRVFR, Jun 19, 2011
    #3

  4. BizJetGuy Resident Curmudgeon

    Bike(s):
    '72 CB350F - sort of
    From an aircraft mechanic - new rings and rock on.
    BizJetGuy, Jun 19, 2011
    #4

  5. G-ForceJunkie Who's driving?

    Since your doing the cylinder, and they can hone it on the tight side if the piston is a little worn, if its in good shape, i would run it. I would send the piston to Millenium with the jug so they can hone it to the clearance you need.
    G-ForceJunkie, Jun 19, 2011
    #5

  6. 08silvercbr Banned from1911 discussion by 08silvercbr.

    Bike(s):
    08' CBR 1000rr, 03' CRF 450R
    My bikes have had several pistons reused after honing the cylinder and replacing the rings.
    08silvercbr, Jun 20, 2011
    #6

  7. evl_twn CAN CRUSHER

    evl_twn, Jun 20, 2011
    #7

  8. slickwill 'tarded

    Bike(s):
    VFR, Couple of 'tards
    I'll get some pics up. It looks much better than that. I've had a change of heart and realized that as a percentage of the total cost it's minimal so I'll just do a new piston.
    slickwill, Jun 20, 2011
    #8

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