J jake760 Member Jun 1, 2008 74 0 Sep 24, 2008 #1 I've got a 98 ktm 250exc. I was wondering if these bikes have plated or steel cylinder bores? Also when it comes time to do the top end do I need to hone the cylinder or can I just put in a new piston and rings and re assemble?
I've got a 98 ktm 250exc. I was wondering if these bikes have plated or steel cylinder bores? Also when it comes time to do the top end do I need to hone the cylinder or can I just put in a new piston and rings and re assemble?
S sloopy Member Feb 16, 2004 181 0 Sep 25, 2008 #2 it should be plated, as long as the cylinder walls look good with no wear through any plating rings should be good enough.
it should be plated, as long as the cylinder walls look good with no wear through any plating rings should be good enough.
