90kdx Cracked cylinder, suggestions or help?

[gator kdx]

I mentioned in a previous post that I noticed a small crack on the intake side of the cylinder. I took it to a machine shop and to get it repaired and sleeved is $340. To get it repaired and re-nicksel'd is $330. Both options will take about a month - argghhhh, I just want to ride.

I've already put a bunch of money into the bike and I hate to spend this much more when I haven't even touched the bottom end or suspension yet.

If anybody has any alternatives to these options - or suggestions on which one is better, please let me know.

Also, if anyone knows where I can track down a reasonably priced replacement for this cylinder I would be forever in their debt.

 

[shr]

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[jmutiger]

There is a place in Canada that does it, I'm from Canada.. But the currency difference will work in your favour.

I'd recommend:

http://www.atelieradrienbernard.com/historical.htm

They did the cylinder on my KDX220, and they got it back to me the same week I sent it out.

When shipping across the border, if you declare the value of the part to be low, like say around $40 (afterall how much is it worth in it's current state), it'll get there with no hassles at all.

I paid $290 shipped for my cylinder to be done.. You have to remove all studs, oil seals, valves ect.. Take it all out.


Jon!

 

[Canadian Dave]

Give Eric Gorr a call and talk to him about your options. He can repair the cylinder, open it up to a 225cc, recoat the cylinder and supply a top end kit or he might have a reconditioned cylinder and give you credit for yours. I sent him an 89 to 94 cylinder a while ago so I wouldn't be surprised if he's got one in inventory ready to ship.

If you are going to replace the cylinder you may as well go with one that will improve performance.

David

 

[gator kdx]

Thanks alot for all the replies, this forum is a lifesaver.

I might have given up on this bike a while ago if it wasn't for everybody's help.

 

[OZ_dirtrider]

Go to some bike wreckers and find a decent barrel

 

[acutemp]

gator,
Check out the for sale forum, there is a used 90 kdx cylinder in there for $50.00. --Dan