We were putting together the 240 the other night but had to wait to install the the top end because of ANOTHER broken power valve. It was the left side this time. (we must have missed it when we tore it down 4 months ago) Then we were remembering how many times we have had to replace the aluminum pieces on both bikes. It is getting very old.
To the point, my hubby said that he would like to make the aluminum power valve pieces out of stainless steel! He is an engineer at a very nicely equipped machine shop so it would not be a big deal. Is this a cool idea? I am tired of spending $30 a pop everytime I rebuild the top end.
Don't the KX500's use steel power valves? Why put aluminum on the KDX's? Am I the only one whos valves keep breaking? ... the nub in the bottom of the right and left sides and the gear teeth seemed to get chewed up. Any comment or suggestions?
Brenda
To the point, my hubby said that he would like to make the aluminum power valve pieces out of stainless steel! He is an engineer at a very nicely equipped machine shop so it would not be a big deal. Is this a cool idea? I am tired of spending $30 a pop everytime I rebuild the top end.
Don't the KX500's use steel power valves? Why put aluminum on the KDX's? Am I the only one whos valves keep breaking? ... the nub in the bottom of the right and left sides and the gear teeth seemed to get chewed up. Any comment or suggestions?
Brenda