First off, I have a '00 kx250 that has been bored to a 310 and replated by US Chrome. I'm doing a topend after a few seasons of running. I've read all the posts about honing, and it seems many prefer just using a scotch bright pad. I don't have a hone, and am afraid that a machine shop may use the wrong type of hone, or screw it up somehow. Will a scotch brite pad work good enough? the bore has a smooth finish, I cant really see any crosshatch marks. Do auto parts stores usually carry aluminum oxide hones in approximately 74mm?
Also, the KIPS valve seems to have a slight catch in it, even after a good cleaning. Should I worry about that?
Thanks,
Matt
ETA: how does this hone look?
Nylon soft hone brush:
63-76mm 2.48”-2.99” W6077 4” 14” $54.51 (D0094)
http://www.wiseco.com/PDFs/Catalogs/CB07/Comp-ComprsrSleevesHoneBrushes.pdf
Also, the KIPS valve seems to have a slight catch in it, even after a good cleaning. Should I worry about that?
Thanks,
Matt
ETA: how does this hone look?
Nylon soft hone brush:
63-76mm 2.48”-2.99” W6077 4” 14” $54.51 (D0094)
http://www.wiseco.com/PDFs/Catalogs/CB07/Comp-ComprsrSleevesHoneBrushes.pdf
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