Set of piston rings 95MM WISECO for YAMAHA WRF 426, YFZ 450, YZF 426 2000-2018

WISECO offers this piston ring set for YAMAHA WRF 426, YFZ 450, YZF 426 2000-2018. Rings are thin steel bands sitting in the piston grooves. They press against the cylinder wall to hold compression and scrape oil.

Why replace the rings?

The benefits:

• Regain compression and power.
• Reduce oil consumption and smoke.
• A cheap fix when piston and cylinder are still within spec.

Why choose WISECO?

Wiseco has forged its pistons in Mentor (Ohio, USA) since 1941 and controls the whole process, from aluminium bar to the friction-reducing ArmorGlide skirt coating. Its pistons are developed with Team Honda HRC in Supercross (450 class since 2018).

When should you replace the piston rings on your YAMAHA YFZ 450?

Harder starting, loss of power, blue smoke, oil consumption or a knock when cold: these are the signs of a tired top end.

No manufacturer hour figure for this model. Cross-Mania guideline: compression check every 30 h in hard use and every 60 h for leisure.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Manufacturer part number: W3741XS

Cross-Mania tip: Check the ring end gap in the cylinder before fitting and respect the fitting direction (mark facing up).

Also needed with this part

• Piston : PROX · VERTEX
• Top-end gasket kit : COMETIC · MOOSE
• 4-stroke engine oil : LIQUI MOLY 10W40 1 L · MOTUL 10W50

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
YAMAHA WRF 426 2002
YAMAHA WRF 426 2001
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2018
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2017
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2016
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2015
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2014
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2013
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2012
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2011
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2010
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2009
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2008
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2007
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2006
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2005
YAMAHA YFZ 450 2004
YAMAHA YZF 426 2002
YAMAHA YZF 426 2001
YAMAHA YZF 426 2000