Wössner Forged Piston for HONDA CR 480, CR 500 1982-2001

WOSSNER offers this piston kit for HONDA CR 480, CR 500 1982-2001. 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 WOSSNER?

Wössner has forged its own pistons since 1994: Molykote-coated skirt to reduce friction and ease running-in, kit supplied complete with rings, pin and clips.

When should you replace the piston on your HONDA CR 500?

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 20 h in hard use and every 40 h for leisure.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Material: Aluminium
• Specificity: Includes Exhaust Oil Holes
• Rings Quantity: 1
• Stroke: 2T
• Forged piston
• Anti friction coated skirt

Available in several sizes: choose the one that matches your cylinder (stamped size or measured bore).

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 : MOOSE · PROX
• Spark plug : NGK
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063
• Air filter : TECNIUM · TWIN AIR

Compatibility

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

Fits:
HONDA CR 480 1983
HONDA CR 480 1982
HONDA CR 500 2001
HONDA CR 500 2000
HONDA CR 500 1999
HONDA CR 500 1998
HONDA CR 500 1997
HONDA CR 500 1996
HONDA CR 500 1995
HONDA CR 500 1994
HONDA CR 500 1993
HONDA CR 500 1992
HONDA CR 500 1991
HONDA CR 500 1990
HONDA CR 500 1989
HONDA CR 500 1988
HONDA CR 500 1987
HONDA CR 500 1986
HONDA CR 500 1985
HONDA CR 500 1984