Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Nikisel / Cylinder and piston ? Pic's MERGE TOPICS
hughes:
When I first got my 87 500 I replaced the top end and the plating was shot, it was not flaking off but was oil glazed and zero cross hatch was present. It ran great for almost a year then I rebuilt the engine from bottom to top including a replate. I took a gamble with my bike but it had no ill effects. If the bike is going to be your primary ride then re-plate the clyinder. The Nikasil is very hard stuff and will last almost forever with clean air fitlers and good oil. Do you have any damage to the clyinder walls?
CAduner:
I havent taken a look yet, but I am planning to redo the bike over summer before next desert season. I to have a 1987 Kx500 and was amazed at how much my local shop wanted for the re-plating.
P.S: Thanks for the parts list for the 87' k5.
hughes:
Lukesracing.com charges 150.00. Check them out. They did mine last year. Hope the parts list helps you out on finding some parts.
BigGreenMachine:
$150?? WOAH!!!!
I haven't looked inside mine either yet but from the exhaust port it looks ok. Is there any way to hone Nikisel without ruining your cylinder?
hughes:
I merged another topic where we talked about honing plated cylinders. scroll back up and read through the post.
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