Piston Ring Set for Yamaha R6: Touring Version
This piston ring set is built for the Yamaha R6 and supplied to a written specification, so the part that comes off the line in the next order matches the one you approved. Fitment, base material and finish are fixed before sampling starts — that is what keeps the touring version programme stable once it moves from first order to repeat order.
Most buyers come to us after something went wrong: a supplier who changed material without saying so, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are avoidable when the specification is written down before bulk and the approved sample is kept as the reference.
Specification
| Part | Piston Ring Set |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Yamaha R6 |
| Version | Touring Version |
| Base material | Forged Aluminium |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
What decides whether it lasts
- Material — Forged Aluminium is the base; treat any substitution as a new approval.
- Hardness and heat treatment — recorded per lot, not per batch of paperwork.
- Fitment tolerance — checked on the actual Yamaha R6 mounting, not on a catalogue drawing.
- Finish — powder coating holds up where the machine sees salt, mud and daily washing.
- Packing — individual packing plus inner cartons sized for the workshop bench.
Processes used on this line
- rubber vulcanisation
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- powder coating
- anodising
- robot welding
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The touring version build is the one most often ordered for long-distance touring. Riders also fit it for rental fleets, airport ground fleets, urban courier work, adventure travel.
Ordering
- Confirm the model year and frame number before ordering.
- Approve a sample made from the actual bulk material.
- Fix the packing and marking at quotation stage.
- Book inspection before the balance payment, not after it.
Questions buyers ask
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
