125-200cc Cylinder Honing

JRod4928 · Nov 22, 2013

MotoMarc36 said: ↑

The final act in producing a new cylinder, or when one gets re-plated, IS a honing process. So obviously there are needs and benefits of honing a plated cylinder. It is a polarizing topic, so just do what works for you. Better for a two-stoke than a ball-hone is a "brush hone". They lessen the chance of plating damage at the port openings by the large globs of aluminum oxide found on ball hones.

Muriatic acid is absolutely the best way to remove aluminum galling on any cylinder. But, a WORD OF CAUTION: If the galling is near a port, absolutely don't let acid leach into the port, it will attack the bare aluminum there. Be accurate with the application. Wipe it and re-apply often and check progress. If the plating is fractured under the aluminum gall, you can put an unwanted "cavity" in your cylinder wall. If you must work near a port, grease the port walls to protect them.

Great post. Thanks

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125-200cc Cylinder Honing

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