VERTEX Forged Piston for YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD, YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD, YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD, YXR 700 RHINO - 23965

VERTEX offers this piston kit for YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD, YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD, YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD, YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2007-2018. The piston slides in the cylinder and takes the force of the air-fuel combustion, passing it to the connecting rod and crankshaft.

Why choose a forged piston?

Instead of simply being cast, a forged piston is hot-pressed under very high pressure and then machined: its metal is denser and free of air pockets.

• Stronger when hot: it copes better with high revs, overheating and detonation.
• Lighter for the same strength: less stress on the connecting rod and bearings.
• Good to know: depending on the alloy, it expands a little more and is fitted with more clearance; slight noise when cold is normal.
• Why does it cost more? Forging tools, full machining and surface treatments cost more than simple casting.

Why choose VERTEX?

Vertex has made its pistons in Italy since 1953 and has supplied KTM’s original pistons since 1996: molybdenum-disulphide coated skirt and Japanese rings. Its two-stroke pistons are cast from an 18 % silicon alloy. Its four-stroke pistons are forged from 2618 alloy.

When should you replace the piston on your YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD?

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 50 h in hard use and every 100 h for leisure.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Material: Aluminium
• Piston compression: Standard
• Rings Quantity: Set
• Stroke: 4T

Available in several sizes: choose the one that matches your cylinder (stamped size or measured bore). Diameters: A = 101.95 mm, B = 101.96 mm, C = 101.97 mm.

Cross-Mania tip: Measure the cylinder bore before ordering: the piston must match your cylinder size. Follow the manufacturer's break-in procedure and replace the top-end gaskets at the same time.

Also needed with this part

• Top-end gasket kit : see the selection
• Spark plug : see the selection
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063
• Air filter : see the selection

Compatibility

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

Fits:
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2013
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2012
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2011
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2010
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2009
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2008
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS 4WD 2007
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2013
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2012
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2011
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2010
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2009
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2008
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY EPS CAMO 4WD 2007
YAMAHA YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD 2018
YAMAHA YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD 2017
YAMAHA YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD 2016
YAMAHA YFM 700 RAPTOR 2WD 2015
YAMAHA YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2012
YAMAHA YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2011
YAMAHA YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2010
YAMAHA YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2009
YAMAHA YXR 700 RHINO 4WD 2008