Thin Minimal Friction Piston Ring

The thickness of the ring need to be considered

Piston rings, there are two models. That is, the ring model of thick and thin. But, in today's engines, more and more applications of thin piston rings. Take the example of Honda Tiger. Initial generation, Honda 200cc sport bike models piston ring adopts thick. But it has changed since long. Thickness is reduced, so is almost the same as the Honda Mega Pro.
Create an initial generation Tiger piston ring, 1mm thickness is reached. But, for now this engine, the piston ring thickness of only 0.8 mm play in the figures. Hardness of customized needs. In the heat treatment process are distinguished. As in the Honda CBR 150R, thinner piston rings. Though Tiger and the standard piston diameter CBR equally 63,5mm. However, the size of the CBR piston rings got thinner. Piston too short.
Ring made ​​thinner, the goal that created friction between the ring with a liner so minimal. Nevertheless, because of the lack of friction, not only that the excess. However, the effect of heat engines also could be maintained. Like a snowball effect, there are more advantages that come after. Namely, the exact engine performance will also be maintained.
But when buying, good buddy noticed more observant. Especially if just buy the piston ring wrote. Yes, not following a set of pistons. For that, make sure the thickness of the ring that will be worn. Because if you wear thick to thin piston in the gutter, certainly NOT going to go.