Need advice. How much should I offer for a KX 250 cylinder that needs plated?

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I might have an opportunity to get an 83-84 KX 250 cylinder for my T3 but it needs to be re-plated. With that in mind, how much is a faie offer so I can make an offer on it? Thanks in advance.

[tecat-z]

It's important to remember the price of piston kit too.. Most places will include this if you like. And most often is more economical to get it included in job. Seems piston kits have really gone up lately!

[brapp]

wow i rember havign cylinders replated for 250 with the piston included but it also didnt have any welding needed either. but do your homework and shop around a ther eare good guys out there that do nikisil work but some places ar ejust rediclious with thirer prices.

[Tecate 50]

I just had my Kx jug re-plated at U.S. Chrome. I think I paid 360.00 and that included a wiseco piston kit. I paid 75.00 for the jug itself! Well worth doing....it looks perfect! Doom is coming Trikefest 09'.

[userj8670]

but both my T-3 jugs (84 kxt + 84 kx) cost about 325-350 each to re-nickesell (sp.?) back to original.
And I am certain i got a very good deal (and top notch work too).

john

Can you elaborate on what exactly this means? I am not sure i follow you here and i am very curious about it:)

[i58829]

My uncle just toasted his F-5 about 8 miles from home. He was looking into getting his motor redone and it was just over 200.00 for each jug exchanged, so i wouldn't spend a ton of money of something that needs redone...

[cr480r]

I might have an opportunity to get an 83-84 KX 250 cylinder for my T3 but it needs to be re-plated. With that in mind, how much is a faie offer so I can make an offer on it? Thanks in advance.

I wouldnt pay much.. $40-$75 maybe.. there is still alot of them out there so keep that in mind.. There is only a couple places in the country that plate cylinders, so you will save money by cutting out the middle man... It should cost around $200 if you supply your own piston..

[scooterroo]

Doom is coming Trikefest 09'. :crazy:

:lol: that ranks right up there with " and now is time for dr. death!!"

dont get me wrong, i like it!!! :beer

[scooterroo]

i paid 80 bucks shipped for mine, just needed renicking.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Appreciate all the advice.

I found a place on the web that says they'll strip, plate and diamond hone it for $180. Anybody know if they are reputable? link below

http://www.lukesracing.com/luksr/np.html

[cr480r]

Appreciate all the advice.

I found a place on the web that says they'll strip, plate and diamond hone it for $180. Anybody know if they are reputable? link below

http://www.lukesracing.com/luksr/np.html

it appears that they send there parts to Millenium Technologies for plating... I would send it send it straight to them and cut out the middle man... That way if you have any problems there isnt a 3rd party involved...

this would be my choice:
http://www.usnicom.com/price.asp

[Hoosier_Daddy]

it appears that they send there parts to Millenium Technologies for plating... I would send it send it straight to them and cut out the middle man... That way if you have any problems there isnt a 3rd party involved...

this would be my choice:
http://www.usnicom.com/price.aspAwesome. Thanks.

[atc500x]

I have 2 84-85 kx250 cylinder that need to be plated...40$ for both cylinder + shipping(15-20$) if someone is interrested...

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I have 2 84-85 kx250 cylinder that need to be plated...40$ for both cylinder + shipping(15-20$) if someone is interrested...I'll take it.

pm sent

[atc500x]

Cylinder sold! fast and simple! :)

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Cylinder sold! fast and simple! :)
Thanks man. This place is full of good guys.

[Tecate 50]

Well Doom is coming......if you want to meet Doom, you will have to get your trike running top-notch.....and be present at Trikefest 09'. Doom will be waiting!

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Well Doom is coming......if you want to meet Doom, you will have to get your trike running top-notch.....and be present at Trikefest 09'. Doom will be waiting!Where are you at in Indiana?

[nd4speed]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370158816791&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

There's another one if anybody is interested. I wondered how much they were worth.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370158816791&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

There's another one if anybody is interested. I wondered how much they were worth.
I thought they were getting rare but after seeing the people in this thread talk about it and searching the net, they are still fairly common. BTW, that listing you posted is the guy I was talking to. Seems like a nice guy but we was wanting a bit much for it.

[nd4speed]

I thought they were getting rare but after seeing the people in this thread talk about it and searching the net, they are still fairly common. BTW, that listing you posted is the guy I was talking to. Seems like a nice guy but we was wanting a bit much for it.

He did not answer all the questions I asked about. And what little answers he gave seemed unreliable. Might be worth $40 but that's about it I guess.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

He did not answer all the questions I asked about. And what little answers he gave seemed unreliable. Might be worth $40 but that's about it I guess.I didn't qwant to say that be he didn;t seem to be up do date on what he was taliknabout so it was a red flack for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18tICJABORw

[cheaptecate]

Does that cylinder look sleeved or is it just a mark from the head gasket in the last picture