Top End Rebuild Time.
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Top End Rebuild Time.
Hey guys. Well, its time to rebuild the top end. My 220 is an 02, and I got it used.. So I dont know if its ever been done, but sure feels like it needs it. Well I have never done a rebuild by myself before, so is there any tips or tricks I should know before I start?
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
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Yes... support the KIPS actuating shaft with a 8mm wrench (There is a notch to do this if you pull the boot way down) when you take the LEFT HAND THREADED nut off. So... It's RIGHTY LOOSEY!
Use a Scotch-Brite pad to break the glaze on the cylinder... just go around and around.
Make sure that you seat the Circlips solidly in a 6 or 12 O clock position.
If I think of any more, I will post them.
Use a Scotch-Brite pad to break the glaze on the cylinder... just go around and around.
Make sure that you seat the Circlips solidly in a 6 or 12 O clock position.
If I think of any more, I will post them.
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Hi, Just did my '02 220 and Juliend had an excellent tip on checking circlip seating. Find a socket slightly smaller than the diameter of the circlip, but large enough to contact the wrist pin, push it firmly against the wrist pin to make sure the circlip is fully seated.
That little trick sure saved me some sleepless nights worrying about the darn things!
Also be sure the arrow on top of the piston points toward the exhaust port.
When reassembling the KIPS shaft, the dot on the gear in the head must align with the dot on the tab on top of the KIPS shaft.
I loaded the new parts with 2 stroke oil when assembling them to ensure good lubrication upon startup.
Best of luck with your rebuild!
That little trick sure saved me some sleepless nights worrying about the darn things!
Also be sure the arrow on top of the piston points toward the exhaust port.
When reassembling the KIPS shaft, the dot on the gear in the head must align with the dot on the tab on top of the KIPS shaft.
I loaded the new parts with 2 stroke oil when assembling them to ensure good lubrication upon startup.
Best of luck with your rebuild!
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I've never put a top end on my bike. Bought it used with a Wiseco in it already. I know it';s in my future one day tho. I get a little nervous about the "support arm, left hand thread stuff. There will be a day when I say "will someone please post some pics" :) I think my compression right now is around 130....so I guess I 'll just keep riding it.
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