Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
boot to reed cage gasket
Foxx4Beaver:
you're definitely going to want lap the cylinder AND head mating surfaces before you start putting it back together!....so when you get it back from the plater, don't put the cylinder studs in until you're absolutely sure the mating surface(s) is/are flat, or you'll stand a good chance of having a head gasket leak...then you'll have to pull it apart again and start over...which is what I'm thinkin the previous owner neglected to do, hence the red sealer.
1FAST450R:
Will do. Thanks for all of the info Foxx. I greatly appreciate it.
1FAST450R:
http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b442/tdogg125/k5%20parts_zpsubontgvr.jpg
well i'm sending the cylinder out to powerseal today for repair and plating. got the other goodies in and now its just a waiting game. just in time for the good riding weather!!!!!
Foxx4Beaver:
nice!...good to see you got new studs and nuts!.
1FAST450R:
yes sir. took your advice on that one. its worth it to make everything fresh. hopefully i can get another 16 years out of this cylinder. i actually called the po (original owner as well) and asked if he ever replaced the top end and he said no. so 15+ years out of a top end isn't bad.lol
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