VERTEX Set of Piston Rings for 4-Stroke Ø96 mm for KAWASAKI KFX 450 and HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX ELECTRIC START 2WD 2006-2014

VERTEX offers this piston ring set for KAWASAKI KFX 450 and HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX ELECTRIC START 2WD, TRX 450 R SPORTRAX KICK START 2WD 2006-2014. 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 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 four-stroke pistons are forged from 2618 alloy.

When should you replace the piston rings?

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

• Manufacturer part number: 590396000001

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

• 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:
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX ELECTRIC START 2WD 2008
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX ELECTRIC START 2WD 2007
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX ELECTRIC START 2WD 2006
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX KICK START 2WD 2008
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX KICK START 2WD 2007
HONDA TRX 450 R SPORTRAX KICK START 2WD 2006
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2014
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2013
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2012
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2011
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2010
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2009
KAWASAKI KFX 450 2008