vdubracer33
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Debating on rebuilding my 98 xtc 700. Has 115 115 110 compression and I want to do the head gasket mod. Runs great as is but not sure about the mod.. If I do put new pistons and rings should I get the cylinders redone or should they be fine? Speedo stopped working long ago. Guessing it has maybe 8 or 9k miles on it
I would think the head gasket mod will bump up that compression but with that many miles I would do new rings. I am sure your plating will be fine.
A couple of bucks
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Rings ....if even that. Speedo side bearing on the driveshaft is probably ready to let loose.
vdubracer33
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Think the bearing is gone. Speedo hasnt worked for a couole years lol
LOL, it shears the speedo key. Easy fix.
Mudgunner
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You’ll know if it needs replating when you take it apart, look for scuffs/scratches on the cylinder walls. I just had mine re-plated.
Uh, don’t take that bearing lightly.... it can wreck stuff in a hurry...