KX 310 cylinder plating

K

KX'er

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• Jan 9, 2002

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Hey, I got my cylinder back from Eric a few weeks ago and am just waiting for payday to get the piston/rings and a new subframe.

Quick question: Just out of curiosity, what kind of plating is used where Eric sends the cylinders to be bored and re-plated? Just wondering 'cause I remember that stock it had a shiney finish and now it is dull with hone marks and I figure that they use an entirely different process than Kawasaki. Is this plating going to be stronger than the stock Kawi plating?

Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting it all back together. She's been down for about 6 months...

 

Senior KX Rider

Super Power AssClown

Nov 9, 1999

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• Jan 9, 2002

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Eric gets his work done at US Chrome I believe. Check out their site here
http://www.usnicom.com
They use a nickel composite that surely is more durable than the junk plating Kawasaki uses. You will not believe the difference when you get your bike back together... Awesome motors.:) :)

 

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Camstyn

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Oct 3, 1999

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• Jan 9, 2002

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Anything is better than the stock Kawasaki plating.. Sleep easy!

 

K

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Hey Senior,
What porting job did you have done on yours?

 

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yardpro

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the reason your looked shiny is because of the wear. Any cylinder should be lightly honed upon rebuild.

 

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Super Power AssClown

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KXer, I got my cylinder ported for a wide spread of power. Wanted to keep a powerband similar to stock. It is similar only a lot more of it.:)

 

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dix

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Just got my 310 back together, and I can't wait to feel the difference. Probably won't be able to ride for some time though. Let me know what kinda difference it made. I got the mo everywhere porting also. I'm hoping it scares the hell out of me!