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Cylinder Question

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Rd:
I stuck a magnet in the exhuast port of my newly purchased 1990 K5 and it stuck to the back cylinder wall. I would assume this means that somewhere a PO has installed a cast iron  liner. Is this correct? The motor will probably be getting torn down this weekend.

DoldGuy:
Rd,
If the magnet sticks it has been sleeved.

The name RD, Yamaha Twin guy too?
DoldGuy

BDI:
Although there's a good chance your cylinder may be sleeved a magnet will stick to the stock plating.

Rd:
When it is apart I will post some pics. Thanks guys for the info>

Doldguy
Yeah I raced RZ's in the 80's. A 500 RZ would be nice, but the prices are crazy now.

BDI:
If it's sticking to the stock plating it will only be a light stick. If it's a cast iron sleeve it will stick with authority.

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