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The Flyin Hawaiian:
Well I got my KX500 this past sunday. Its an 02 that is set up for woods riding. I traded my future brother inlaw my 92 DR435S for it, even up. He needed a commuter bike to get back and forth to work on. The 500 had seized and then broke free. I pulled the pipe for a quick look and I think I can get away with a piston and rings and a cleaning of the cylinder. Any suggestions as to what I can use to remove the aluminum that is smeared on the cylinder walls? I have heard of muratic acid but have never tried it. Its also registered and tagged. :-D It may see some street use after its sorted out. Maybe a dualsport kit is in its future!

k5abuser:
the cyl. is coated but the stock coating comes off . you could send it to max power for thier chrome coating and it will last  a lot longer than the stock . if your going to put in a new piston you might as well spend a little more and do it right . you can take the alum out of the cyl. with scotchbrite ( green ) or 600 grit emery cloth. read on here about stewarts pistons he sells . make more power and last  longer than stock ( don't use stock) .good luck

The Flyin Hawaiian:
I should have said that it was replated shortly before the siezure and wasnt ridden much. Im going to tear it apart in a few weeks, Im in the middle of some home renovations at the moment, and see whats up.

ZAR:
Home renovations??? Come on, get your priorities straight!!! :-D
Comgrats on the swap. Even with the tag ,you run that  down 206 you'll get to know everyone at the Redlion barracks by first name!

KXcam22:
Flyin,
  Congrats on the 500.  I have used the green scotchbrite with good results.  Then give it a nice light crosshatch with some 400 emory by hand.  May not be high tech but it has always worked for me. Cam.

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