Z1/Z900 Piston Rings

[sneck]

When replacing the std size Z1/Z900 piston rings who do you recommend to get them from regarding quality and price, are there manufactures to avoid .
I notice z power are selling them for £45 a set ( 1 piston ) is there anywhere else you would consider buying them from ?

Thanks Sneck

[hillbilly]

i have used this guy for some spare rings for my project,as far as i can see with them,there ok.there here within four days.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400293808317? ... 1423.l2649

[wayno]

i got mine from here, worked out at £54 for 4 sets delivered from australia!!!

http://www.z1spares.zoomshare.com/

[GEZ635]

I fit a lot of piston rings and I can tell you that original are superior quality. The cheap pattern ones lose their spring tension very quickly if you do some regular riding.I am sure others will say they have had no problems but there is no substitute for quality even if they are a litle more expensive. My motto is do the job once!!

[StevieT]

Absolutely agree Gez. There is no substitute for quality regarding piston rings. Ring supplier for Japanese bikes will likely be Riken. Don't compromise.
Base materials, ring profiles, coatings. Absolutely essential they are correct.
Ring coatings (for reduced wear) are developed in house by the good manufacturers and take years to develop and are covered by patents. GDC, CKS, PVD. Only Suppliers to the OEMs will certainly have these technologies.

[wayno]

the rings i got from australia are

"66mm standard bore size. TP Brand Rings for Z1 KZ900 Z900A4 KLT200 - one set (enough for 1 piston). OEM grade


same as are being sold by z1enterprises