Ya its definately not. 500 bucks so far for new gaskets, piston kit, timing chain, and all 5 new valves and springs. And I havent even gotten to the price of cutting the valve seats yet. I also plan on honing the cylinder. Figured I would ask you since you seem to know a lot about this. I've heard quite a few horror stories about people honing and messing up the cylinder because it has a sleeve they didnt know about or something. Im pretty sure the cylinder is stock. With that being said, would it be ok to stick a hone onto a drill and start scratchin' it?Looking at your head, reminds me that I like a lot of butter on my TOAST. Seriously, if you just paid some guy to put in some used valves, I think you're screwed. You need to replace all 5 valves/springs/keepers/seals, and get the head inspected, and new seats cut in. I know what you're going through, my '07 is in the middle of a complete top end, and it isn't cheap. But I take solice in knowing a red bike would be on it's 4th or 5th go round, while this is my blue bikes 1st.
what is the rod bearing? Also, is it ok if I have play where the rod connects to the crank if its only side to side NOT up and down? Its the same with the piston. I think they're supposed to be like that, but Im just making sure...And while it's down, change the piston/rings/timing chain, and measure your jug, and rod bearing to make sure they are still in spec.
And yes, drain the antifreeze, and oil too. While your at that, add changing the filters, and cleaning the carb.
Anyone want to add anything else?
Ya thats what im planning on doing, while I have it apart im gonna put a new piston, rings, valves and springs, cam chain, and also hone the cylinder and cut the valve seats (that actually depends on how bad they are unless you think you should cut the seats no matter what). Only thing Im not gonna do is intall a new crank...the hot rods one from the previous owner looks fine to me.
Jack up the radiator cap and park a new RMZ250 under it 