Have I blown it up? :(

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Nelson, Oct 6, 2013.

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  1. That's pretty scary, but well done on catching it before it became a *big* problem!
     
    #101 antonye, Oct 9, 2013
  2. If this is a known issue with the pistons in this model why on earth would you buy a second hand one ?

    Hopefully there is a modified factory option or an aftermarket one that are know to be up to the job but this seems like asking for trouble.
     
    #102 Desmoboy, Oct 9, 2013
  3. @ Chris - Didn't I suggest a cracked piston at post #11 ? Not wishing to blow my own trumpet or anything...
     
    #103 JR45, Oct 9, 2013
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  4. Give the man a biscuit.:upyeah:
     
    #104 PeterT, Oct 9, 2013
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  5. pictures or I didn't happen
     
    #105 johnboy, Oct 9, 2013
  6. did someone mention biscuits?
     
    #106 bootsam, Oct 9, 2013
  7. you going back in time to kill your dad? Bit of an over reaction there. Steady on old bean.
     
    #107 bootsam, Oct 9, 2013
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  8. Best guess gets to buy the head gasket...:upyeah:
     
    #108 Nelson, Oct 9, 2013
  9. I see that you are running the engine with an earlier ECU (ie not an IAW5AM). What mods did you do to the fuelling and Ignition maps? This short article is worth a read about piston cracks U.M.R. Engines

    Do you intend doing some investigation on the other piston as a precaution? Using this may save heartache later Flawtek Weld Crack Flaw Detection - Complete 3 Part Kit | eBay
     
    #109 chrisw, Oct 9, 2013
  10. There are probably a gazillion 1098* out there. Maybe one in 200 or so pops a piston. If you're shit out of luck (like I was) it might be you. I always think of the numbers game so I was pretty relaxed about having OEM part fitted. That said, if it were to happen again I'd go for some super duper carlos fandango fuck off ones. And still get dicked on track by some fat old git on a battered 600. Doh...
     
    #110 Mary Hinge, Oct 10, 2013
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  11. yes you did JR - nothing wrong with blowing your own trumpet when it comes to this poster :upyeah:
     
    #111 Chris, Oct 10, 2013
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  12. why do dogs blow there own trumpet? because they can!
     
    #112 finm, Oct 10, 2013
  13. Welshman says to eskimo broken down on the side of the road 'looks like you've blown a seal' Eskimo quips 'and so what? You lot fuck sheep'
     
    #113 Mary Hinge, Oct 10, 2013
  14. Used part £60 + Gasket £78
    New oem - same as fucked old part and second hand part £250 + Gasket
    Pistal HC Pistons £645 + Gasket... Plus fueling mapping to suit I'd guess.

    Yeah it's a risk....But are all 1098 owners now going to swap their pistons?



     
    #114 Nelson, Oct 10, 2013
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  15. Its a risk yes, but you can only do what you can with the funds you have. If you dont have the money then you only have that choice.

    However what I will say is that I would do the secondhand piston too in your place but I would have it balanced with the okay existing one at the very least. To make sure the engine remains balanced.

    Good luck whatever you decide. :upyeah:
     
    #115 bootsam, Oct 10, 2013
  16. My yin is as my yang...:upyeah:
     
    #116 Nelson, Oct 10, 2013
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  17. Ring problem, holed piston or damaged valve on front cyclinder , oil spray from underside of piston is being burnt off? - Sorry mate - keep us informed of what U find
     
    #117 The Engineer, Oct 14, 2013
  18. Second hand piston now fitted.
    Bike back together (mostly), fired second punch and no smokey...:upyeah:
    Going to leave over night for the gaskets and 3 bondage to settle, will then run up to temp tomorrow....Looking favourable so far!
    Balls crossed...:eek:
     
    #118 Nelson, Oct 15, 2013
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  19. thats lucky
     
    #119 Phill, Oct 15, 2013
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  20. Ball crossing...?
     
    #120 Nelson, Oct 15, 2013
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