Where to go for Cylinder Bore/Hone? Piston Kits? Gaskets?

KontoBoy · Post by **KontoBoy** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:59 pm

I'm freshening the motor on a '99 XT350 (single cylinder, air cooled). It was a theft recovery bike I picked up cheap cheap--left outside with manifolds off and developed rust in the cylinder that froze the piston.

I figure I need to have the cylinder bored and honed.

Any recommendations for a good shop that can bore the cylinder for me? I'm in the DC area but can ship. How much should I expect to pay?

Also looking for a piston kit for same. I see stock, 1, 1.5 and .04 mm Wiseco kits on eBay starting at about $90. Anyone know where I can beat that price (Chuck D.)? Should I go with the .04 over?

Finally, any recommendations on gasket kits, Vesrah, Cometic, other?

Thanks and please excuse the dirt bike post on ths forum.

Kontoboy

Post by **Hooligan** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:13 pm

hi konto,

i have read bad things about vesrah. i would say either oem or cometic.

i would imagine any machine shop that can handle cylinder head work can do it. or perhaps jim?

Duncan Hines · Post by **Duncan Hines** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:13 pm

Hi Konto, one of the most tursted guys I use has been in the industry for a while, http://hfd1motorsports.com/index.html a guy named Charlie. Just had a chat with him and he knows where you can get it done, wether it is plated or not. Hope this helps

KontoBoy · Post by **KontoBoy** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:51 am

Ended up going with a local machine shop. $67 for 1mm/.040 bore and hone, Wiesco piston kit on eBay was $94 with shipping. It's a single cylinder XT350 enduro teach my kids to ride and future pit bike.

I should have it back in a week.

Any recommendations inexpensive on a valve spring compressor for these bikes?

I must be getting old--I used that shop about 10 years ago to mill a warped auto cylinder head. Forgot it was still there. The whole neighborhood changed so much (yuppie town) I was surpriseed it was still there. Talked to the owner who must be in his 70's about all the changes. He has a young guy working for him and all the business he can handle (mostly automotive).

Thanks to all

Kontoboy