Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
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Goat:
I have never had any issues with customer service at US Chrome. I have personally been dealing with them for 16 years. 3 of those years I worked for a cycle shop but I was the one talking to them and shipping everything out. I have only had 2 cylinders come back that were unsatisfactory and they took care of the issue right away. Last summer I sent my friends kx250 cylinder to them and told them to call if there needed to be anything done besides re-plating. 2 days after I shipped the cylinder they called and said they received it and stripped it. The intake bridge was cracked on top and bottom. I told them to fix it. He said everything else looked good besides the spring mount for the exhaust was worn right through. He ended up fixing that as well and didn't charge me for it. It's always been a pleasure talking with them and never thought about going to anyone else. Everyone has their preference though.
meangreen:
Not sure if it has already been stated, but make sure that the folks you send it to for plating inspect the bridges between the ports. My $.02
Ben
littlewing78:
Ok very excited today. I just ordered a new cylinder and a new wiseco piston kit. When I get this back together what steps should I take for break in? Also I am having a hard time finding torque specs for the clutch bolts. Anybody happen to know what the torque is for a 99' KX 500? Thanks.
1989kawasaki:
if your talking about the spring bolts it should be 8 foot pounds
littlewing78:
Yep, the spring bolts.
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