JxxxOxxxE
11-01-2002, 03:03 PM
Well, my 85' 200x project should be done this weekend. I totally tore the motor down and had the crank rebuilt because the rod bearing was shot. I got a 66mm weisco piston (10.25 CR) and a powroll cam. New valves and valvesprings. Carbeurator overhaul. New swingarm bearings, bushings, and pivot bolt. While I had the motor out, i stripped the frame down, primered it, painted it red, and clearcoated it. I am going to buy some new plastics, and wheels too. I am also going to get a new exhaust? What do you guys reccommend? DG? It is going to be like brand new. I have a few questions though. When I go to install the rings on the piston, is there a certain spot that all the gaps in the rings should be facing? Can they all be lined up or what? The big question is this: When I finally get it started how should i go about heat cycling everything? Start it, let it idle for 10 minutes, then shut it off, let it cool, and do it a few more times? What about running it without a muffler on it? Maybe just the head pipe? Or is that bad. I have the stock muffler that was on it, but it has holes and crap in it anyway...? Thanks guys, sorry this is so long. I should have some pictures up sometime soon...