JE Powersports – Blog

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January 29, 2025

How to Choose the Best Pistons for Your Engine Build

Pistons are subjected to some of the harshest conditions imaginable inside an engine. During combustion,…

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October 1, 2024

The Strongest Harley M8 Pistons Available

JE Ultra Series Harley M8 pistons deliver unmatched strength for any build.

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April 14, 2023

The Strongest Pistons in Powersports: JE Ultra Series

JE Pistons has taken their industry-leading forging technology and applied it to high-performance powersports engines…

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April 14, 2023

Piston Tips and Tricks: How to Install Wire Locks

Wire locks are one of the most common wrist pin locks used in today’s pistons, but correct installation can be frustrating. Here, we go through important tips and tricks to ease your wire lock installation and make sure you’re up and running reliably.

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April 14, 2023

How To Set Cam Timing on Your Four-Stroke Motorcycle

When it comes to rebuilding four-stroke engines, getting the small details right can often mean…

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April 14, 2023

5 Key Tips To Speed Up Your Custom Piston Order!

JE has the fastest lead time in the industry on custom pistons, but there are a few ways to make your custom piston experience even quicker! Check out these simple tips that could save tons of time!

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April 11, 2023

Need Pistons Fast? JE’s Lead Times are at their Lowest

We’ve been working to get you pistons, faster. See more on what we’ve done to…

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April 10, 2023

A Reference Guide to JE Powersports Piston and Ring Markings

Powersports is an industry full of a wide variety of machines, from dirt bikes, to…

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January 12, 2023

High-Compression Pistons for your Motorcycle: Everything you Need to Know

High-compression pistons are a common upgrade for dirt bikes and other motorcycles, but bumping compression isn’t always beneficial. We take a look what effects higher compression has, designing high-compression pistons, and what factors to address when considering adding one.

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December 12, 2022

2618 vs. 4032 Piston Material Differences

Before a single machining operation is performed, the perfect aluminum alloy must be selected. 2618…

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