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    going 40 over on my 50 pan and just wondering what would the best piston be. I've been looking at KB cast what the opinion of the masters?
    Moose
    aka Glenn

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    i like cast better because the forged pistons always make a chirping sound which means a lot more engine noise---almost sounds like spark knock

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    • #3
      I've been punishing a set of KB hypereutectic cast pistons for about 30,000 miles now. I like em a lot. Much better than those dang forged things. Not exactly the cheapest piston you can buy, but worth it in my opinion.
      Brian Howard AMCA#5866

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      • #4
        thanks for the replies, I was leaning towards the KB cast
        Moose
        aka Glenn

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        • #5
          Something to keep in mind, the KB pistons for pre Evo models can be up to 100 grams lighter than oem or oriental replacements. This will significantly change your balance factor. Not a big deal if you are doing the whole motor and you balance with the KB piston weights.
          Kyle Oanes AMCA # 3046

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          • #6
            thanks Kyle

            anyone have the V Twin part number for the 40 over KB's cast
            Moose
            aka Glenn

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Glenn View Post
              thanks Kyle

              anyone have the V Twin part number for the 40 over KB's cast
              Look on page 483.
              http://www.vtwinmfg.com/Catalog1/VTwinCatalogIndex1.htm
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              http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
              Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
              Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/

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              • #8
                As far as the weight, I have put brass into a wristpin to compensate for light pistons with no problemsl noticed.
                http://laughingindian.com/
                http://flatheadownersgroup.com/
                A.M.C.A. Member Since 1986

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                • #9
                  thanks for the info to all
                  Moose
                  aka Glenn

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                  • #10
                    piston weight

                    Originally posted by indianut View Post
                    As far as the weight, I have put brass into a wristpin to compensate for light pistons with no problemsl noticed.
                    Wow! I have never heard of anyone intentionally increasing the reciprocating weight inside an engine. I would rather drill the weights on the crank to compensate for lighter pistons. A balanced, lighter component engine just has to run better and longer than one with heavy weights that are forced to change direction several thousand times a minute.

                    Am I missing something?
                    George Tinkham
                    Springfield, IL
                    www.virmc.com
                    AMCA # 1494
                    1941 Indian 841
                    1948 Indian Chief
                    1956 H-D KHK
                    1960 CH
                    1964 BMW R69S
                    1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                    1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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                    • #11
                      I had to add heavy metal to the flywheels in my '69FL. I'd rather add a little reciprocating weight to the wrist pin than drill out, or add metal to flywheels. All of this changes if you're building a stroker, but stock motors can tolerate moderate adjustments.
                      Eric Smith
                      AMCA #886

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                      • #12
                        I'm building a '47 FL knuckle with stock bore A.M. Barrels. Neither V twin nor J&P designate their pistons as "knuckle specific" for a 74" bore. I'm told that the pistons for Knucks, Pans and early Shovels are all the same in height from wrist pin to crown? Comments? What brand & forged or cast pistons would you knowledgable guys suggest? Flat-Happy said above that forged pistons were giving him a "chirp". Was this on a flatty or an OHV? Does it matter? Thanks for your expertise.

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