1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Which piston ring?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by AbnMike, Apr 8, 2018.

  1. AbnMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Morgantown, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    vintage 250 WR
    1983 250WR.

    Piston crown is stamped 69.68 and M11

    I'm not sure what the standard bore is or which ring to order - my ring is out of spec (over .8mm) but the piston skirt is within spec (0.3mm)

    I assume this is a stock piston but not sure...any help greatly appreciated (funny how replacing fork seals turns into "may as well clean the motor" to "may as well remove the cylinder and check the piston..."
  2. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics
    Your piston is the first over size.

    Marty
  3. AbnMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Morgantown, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    vintage 250 WR
    Thanks Marty.

    If I decide to replace the piston and rebore, what size piston should I order?

    I’m thinking the skirt gap is already close to being out of spec so maybe just go up a size?
  4. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    you have to get the cylinder to a machinist who is going to do the job for you. he will bore until it cleans up, then measure. i give them a list of available sizes, so they will know what the sizes are. you have no idea how much needs bored until you do it. next size up may not be enough, but you also dont want to bore more than what is needed. i then order the correct size and they finish it to match the piston.
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  5. AbnMike Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Morgantown, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    vintage 250 WR
    Yeah I was hoping I could identify a piston, have it shipped to me, then take it and the cylinder to the machinist to save some time. I don't know any local machinists where I am.