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What should the motor sound like?

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--- Quote from: Johnniespeed on June 04, 2009, 02:10:50 PM ---Guys
 It just isnt that big of a job to remove the piston and have a look. It takes more time to wash my truck than remove the piston from my KX500.
  If you have an oversize piston, that is  a major red flag and my concern is WHO replated the cylinder ?
 The steering head shake will be eliminated by a steering damper, I happen to use GPR but there are also Scotts and WER brand available.
 When I hear engine noises, that means my pipe mount is broken again. After a new mount my engine sounds great.
 Take a look at your piston and throw that dented pipe away. ( unless you have a friend who repairs pipes )
 Just my thoughts anyway.
 John

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Its already got a new Pro Circuit on it. I also replaced all of the pipe mounts (though I did forget and leave the little copper ring out). I warmed it up yesterday and it didn't get any quieter.

It really isn't all that easy to just open it up and look inside though. Costs 30-40 bucks for a peek! Worse than a strip club. I do realize I am going to have to though. Both the back and front wheels also have 2 or 3 ruined spokes each and I think the front wheel may not be true. Mortgage, bills, and gas going up again. Going to be a while before I can get it all fixed up.

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