Forseti pistons

[ChrisB]

Has anyone used Forseti pistons as part of an engine rebuild. Apbikespares in Australia are doing an 1100cc kit for my 1000a for a very reasonable sounding AUD349 including pistons, rings, clips, pins and head gaskets. It seems they're cast (like standard ones) not forged like Wiseco.
Whilst i'm on the subject, would I be well advised to fit an oil cooler if taking my engine out to 1100cc as that'd be 3mm out of the liners.
With the exchange rate favouring everyone except us at the minute, it translates to around £210 and my brother lives there so can take delivery and post on to avoid import tax

[zed1015]

They are cheap cast pistons made in China.
You get what you pay for and I wouldn't touch them.
On another note. you are best only going out to 1075cc (72mm O/S) as going to 73 leaves the liner spigots very thin on the std block which leaves them prone to cracking and also increased ring wear and oil usage.
Better to stump up for some forged Wiseco's or MTC etc which are proven quality and will last years.

[ChrisB]

I think you may well be right. On both counts!
Didn't want to go to 1100 particularly and for the extra money, the peace of mind it brings will repay me for years (hopefully!)
1075 Wiseco's it is then I think.