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KX 500 clutch removal

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sandblaster:
True, an argument can be made either way.
I have seen it true in both cases.
So, the moral of the story is, "measure it and see if it is in tolerance".

jbehunin:
I have already bought all new seals, bearings, gaskets...etc to do the complete bottom end.
I wanted to replace everything.

But now I have a big problem!!!

Whoever put this bike together before, really F'ed it all up!!

In one of my earlier posts, I made mention that the clutch nut was on way tight, well, this guy put in so much red locktite on everything, nearly all the bolts in the cases have either stripped or sheered off.
One even broke one of the case halves!!!

Now I need to get new cases... Anyone have any ideas????

meangreen:
Are you sure you want to buy new cases?  A visit with a reputable local machinist may give you another take on the problem.

Cases are expensive, labor should be much less.

Just my $.02

kaw rider:
[quotethis guy put in so much red locktite on everything, nearly all the bolts in the cases have either stripped or sheered off.[/quote]

That sucks

jbehunin:
good news!!!

I have a buddy who owns a cycle salvage shop. I gave him a call and he has the cases to a KX 500. I went to his house this afternoon and picked them up!!

So now I have new cases and I am happy!!!

But I still need info on where to go for cylinder replating????

And also what kind of piston can I use in a freshly replated cylinder?
also, what is a windowed piston and what are the advantages of them?
Where can I get a windowed piston?

Thanks!!!

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