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Just bought a mint 2003 K5 today, not as much power as expected?? have pics :)

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Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: 93cbra on October 03, 2009, 08:36:52 PM ---Rich, you think I should send it out to be fixed or buy a new one?

Here's one on ebay for $500

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-OEM-2004-KAWASAKI-KX-500-CYLINDER-11005-1564-KX500_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2302cdbca3QQitemZ150370892963QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories



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Jeff, it's a tough call.... I honestly think to repair your cylinder, including some weld repair, i'm going to throw out an educated guess, that the cost is going to be upwards of $300+, and shipping, and you will be down for a month . Its odd that piston broke the way it did, and there is not a lot more damage.  It's almost always the skirt that granades.

Maybe ship the cyl to US Chrome, for just an estimate, then make your decision.

kaw rider:
If you buy a new cylinder I'll buy your old one if you what to sell it.

93cbra:
Ok thanks man, I'll keep that in mind.


Jeff

Motorrad:
Keep in mind the aftermarket plating is much better quality than any of the OEM plating... so buying a new one may not be the best route

Hillclimb#42:
Max Power, they are fairly inexpensive, two week turn-around on mine, they stood behind their emailed quote, they are familiar with fixing the exhaust bridges. Use Wiseco piston top-end kit. Best piston with best gaskets, Cometic. Definately re-plate what you have. Ebay can burn you, with a similar cylinder or one in worse condition.

There's a whole thread about which plater everyone likes.

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