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87 k5 cylinder on 01 k5?

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2001KX5:
There is an 87 cylinder on ebay, does this cylinder fit a 2001 kx500? Apparently it has the KIPS valves included and just needs a replate (if you can beleive that 100%).

Is there a big diff in the power bands with the 2 part KIPS valve vs the later model 3 part KIPS valve?

Can the 87 cyilnder accept a 2001 head and metal HG?

hughes:
The cylinder will bolt right up. The power valves are not as re-fined as the newer ones. My 87 bike has a tubo style power band. Hits hard. The heads/cylinders are diff. but I would check the part numbers for the heads.

2001KX5:
so would you say the 87 has a harder hit power band more like a 250?  I think an 87 head would be needed as the mating surface seems to look a bit different.

hughes:
Yes, The power band feels more like on and off. I have tried jetting but it still feels like a light switch. I like it.The head gasket part numbers are diff. If the price is right I would pick it up and if you wanted you could find a head later. If I had the cash I would out bid you on it. :lol:



Sorry for incorrect information the 89-04 head gaskets will not work on the 87 style head and cylinder.

YUNGGUNNAZ:
make sure you ask questions about it and read description good.notice if pictures show all sides.then check feedback on seller.just got a 89 cylinder today from a darnell0 and it said "in great shape,sleeve not gorged or broken just bored to max.well it is broken at the top on exhaust side and gorged from  piston seizure.plus a hole drilled in intake and one in transfer port.probably no2 fed.no luck lately on ebay.still no transmission i paid for jan. 4th.filed claim on that one.just be careful and check feedback.

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