I've been lurking on here since I got a chance to ride a friends 01 kx500. I was really happy with my 95 kx250 until that moment. Since then I have been looking for a 500 motor. I found a 94 motor for $300.00 locally on craigslist and snatched it up. I have read the rebuild instructional on this its and its great. Once I tore into the motor it became apparent that the KIPS valve and the piston got way to close
Is this a common problem? Obviously I will take out the KIPS valves and inspect/replace.
As a result of the KIPS issue my head has a small ding
Any advice. Doesn't look like a big deal to me.
I will be getting the cylinder bored and would like to put in a window piston. Any recommendations on a good shop for the bore? I see Pinsonnault racing is a forum sponsor so would like to use them but their website seems to be down. Are they still taking new jobs? Any advice on where to get the window piston? I would also like to get the crank balanced any advice on a good shop?
Thanks in advance for the help.