How to tell if a cylinder has a liner?
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How to tell if a cylinder has a liner?
Hello,
Started to put new rings in my top end today ('01 KDX200) and found that my piston was crack and the cylinder had some gouging. The odd thing was that 7 of the 8 bolts for the head had white corrosion on the shanks, but one was shiny new looking. I bought this bike in Aug. of '09 and am the second owner. The original owner said he never rebuilt the top end, but now I wonder. How can I tell if the cylinder has been worked on? Replated or sleeved? After cleaning the carbon off of the piston the only markings I could find was the letter "B" and and arrow. Is this a factory mark/piston? I also suspended a small magnet in the cylinder and it was attracted to the sides of the cylinder. Does this indicate that it has been sleeved?
Thanks
Sthutch
Started to put new rings in my top end today ('01 KDX200) and found that my piston was crack and the cylinder had some gouging. The odd thing was that 7 of the 8 bolts for the head had white corrosion on the shanks, but one was shiny new looking. I bought this bike in Aug. of '09 and am the second owner. The original owner said he never rebuilt the top end, but now I wonder. How can I tell if the cylinder has been worked on? Replated or sleeved? After cleaning the carbon off of the piston the only markings I could find was the letter "B" and and arrow. Is this a factory mark/piston? I also suspended a small magnet in the cylinder and it was attracted to the sides of the cylinder. Does this indicate that it has been sleeved?
Thanks
Sthutch
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Here are some pics
The scratches came after I removed the piston.
Note the nice shinny bolt at about the 3:00 position
Hope this helps.
Sthutch
The scratches came after I removed the piston.
Note the nice shinny bolt at about the 3:00 position
Hope this helps.
Sthutch
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Have it replated and a new piston.
A magnet would stick to the walls if it was sleeved.
A magnet would stick to the walls if it was sleeved.
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Pardon my ignorance, but are sleeved cylinders also plated?
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Agreed. That whole motor looks stock, and untouched, to me. No sleeve. Original piston. The cylinder doesn't look very bad to me either. It might just clean up and be fine.
I also agree with Nick, Just in time!
You will find that stock pistons are offered in A, B, C, and sometimes D sizes. This letter indicates a very slight (0.0001"?) difference in diameter - "A" being the smallest. When you by another one, look for a B or C.
I also agree with Nick, Just in time!
You will find that stock pistons are offered in A, B, C, and sometimes D sizes. This letter indicates a very slight (0.0001"?) difference in diameter - "A" being the smallest. When you by another one, look for a B or C.
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check the inside for scratch and gouges, and see how big is the lip at the top of the cylinder where the ring are a the highest point.
Use a scotchbrite pad to deglaze the cylinder.
Use a scotchbrite pad to deglaze the cylinder.
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Not sleeved.
Needs a replate.
Most likely original piston, or is definitely OEM (Pro-X) replacement.
To get most of cyl, buy an "A" piston, and send with cyl for plating.
http://www.langcourt.com does a fantastic job.
Needs a replate.
Most likely original piston, or is definitely OEM (Pro-X) replacement.
To get most of cyl, buy an "A" piston, and send with cyl for plating.
http://www.langcourt.com does a fantastic job.
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you need to replate the cylinder,[if your going to run a stock replacement piston].. the piston [cast pistons] will [break off} or crack at the skirts like yours in the pick [lucky] from having to much clearence in the bore. the skirts on the piston is what is taking the most force, and the piston will litarely walk back and fourth in the bore......and will break the skirts......
if your plating isnt wore thru,[cant really tell from the pics] you can have you cylinder clearance checked. see how much clearance you have...and to make sure the bore is round"not egg shaped"..you might be able to run a forged "wiesco" and not have to replate. a forged piston swells when it heats up "normal opperating temp" so it needs more clearance than a stock or cast piston.
if your plating isnt wore thru,[cant really tell from the pics] you can have you cylinder clearance checked. see how much clearance you have...and to make sure the bore is round"not egg shaped"..you might be able to run a forged "wiesco" and not have to replate. a forged piston swells when it heats up "normal opperating temp" so it needs more clearance than a stock or cast piston.
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Hello,
Thanks to all for their input. I am a real beginner when it comes to turning a wrenches and motors, but I am learning. You help is greatly appreciated! I will be ordering a new piston and then send out the cylinder for replating.
Thanks again,
Sthutch
Thanks to all for their input. I am a real beginner when it comes to turning a wrenches and motors, but I am learning. You help is greatly appreciated! I will be ordering a new piston and then send out the cylinder for replating.
Thanks again,
Sthutch
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I live in Sanford. It is about 5 miles west of Midland.
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2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)
1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
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For a local ride, Gladwin. Its way sandy in the south, but the northern loop is fun. I haven't ridden St. Helen. I ride the Leota and Denton Loops. I have seen the connector to St. Helen, but have not rode the eastern part of the state. I spend quite a bit of time about 20 miles west of Clare in the summer so I tend to ride the Evart/Tin Cup/Little Manistee Loops. How about you?
For a local ride, Gladwin. Its way sandy in the south, but the northern loop is fun. I haven't ridden St. Helen. I ride the Leota and Denton Loops. I have seen the connector to St. Helen, but have not rode the eastern part of the state. I spend quite a bit of time about 20 miles west of Clare in the summer so I tend to ride the Evart/Tin Cup/Little Manistee Loops. How about you?
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1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)
1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)