When i bought my 98' warrior it smoked a little and is progressivly getting worse. I can get a wiseco piston & rings for like 80$ off of ebay but how much of a pain is it to replace. I plan on taking the quad all apart to paint the frame so the motor will be out already. WIll i have to take just the top end apart or will i have to have the flywheel pulled and get to the bottom of the rod to this thanks

 

Replacing the piston and rings is quite simple. With a 4 stroke it requires a little bit more disassembly than a 2, and there is more parts to loose if your not well organized. If you've never done this before then I would highly reccomend buying a manual. Clymer makes a great illustrated book that breaks everything down step by step. Dont forget to get a new top-end gasket set when you purchase your new piston/rings.

 

I assume this is the reason it is smoking?? its definatly blue smoke so it makes sense. Anyone know if you have to tear into the bottom end to do this ??

 

No

 

if you have taken the bottom end apart you have gone to far

 

its a piece of cake to do. i sent my jug to wiseco. they bored it, gave me piston, rings, gaskets and shipped it for i think 200 bucks.