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86-88 KX500 Cylinders and valves. Please set me straight.

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sandblaster:
Ok, here is some pics of the differences between the different years of cylinders

http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=831

Anybody know which years had the steel vs. aluminum valves?

DoldGuy:
I will get a picture of the 88 cylinder tomorrow.... :-D

DoldGuy

sandblaster:
I've got pics of the cylinders on the link.... unless you want to show us something special  :-o

DoldGuy:

--- Quote from: DoldGuy on September 11, 2014, 02:45:27 PM ---I will get a picture of the 88 cylinder tomorrow.... :-D

DoldGuy

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Now lets see if I can post a picture.... :-D

umberto:

--- Quote from: dave916 on September 11, 2014, 09:39:54 AM ---
--- Quote from: sandblaster on September 11, 2014, 09:13:30 AM ---On the cylinders, I'm trying to see the differences.
The one obvious difference I see is the 86 does not have the compression reliefs machined for the kipps ports.
The 87-88 do have the reliefs machined for the kipps ports.
But, how can you visually tell the 87 from the 88?

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differant head bolts on the 88
{88 has 8mm head studs to barrel not countersunk like 86/87
87 has KIPPS sticker
88 Has KIPPS sign inprinted solid

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Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I may need to purchase another cylinder for the never-ending project. I currently have an 88 cylinder head to use.  What would I need to do to put the 86 head on my 88 motor using the 88 cylinder head?  Would I just need the 86 head studs, or would I need to buy an 86 cylinder head as well?  Thanks for the help!

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