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Started by Kawtriplefreak, May 03, 2024, 11:33:54 AM

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Kawtriplefreak



My Harbor Freight borescope revealed a newly installed window in the LH piston....

SoCal250

:'( Bummer Tim, not good news. On the positive side, now you have a chance to rebuild it better like you always do.
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Kawtriplefreak

Yes the crown as best I can tell. I am guessing and M in SC concurs that it is a failed crank seal.

kpke

 :omg: That sucks Tim. Good to see the HF tool works but what a horrible sight.
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m in sc

likely, for sure, since its unknown and i know that bike sat for many years not run.