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Old 03-25-2007, 08:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Has anyone tried increasing the compression ratio by machining the face of the head on a 865 Bonnie or Scrambler??
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It is possible, but the stock pistons are cast and weak.

It is about the same amount of work to install a Wiseco 904cc kit, and you get increased compression and forged pistons.
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