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K800 Cylinder Sleeving: Fitment, Heat, and Finish
Big milestone on the K800: fresh cylinder sleeves fitted, seated, and shaped. Here’s how I prepared the bores, pressed the liners, and set up for the final machining steps.
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K800 Crankshaft Rebuild: Converting to Shell Bearings
A fresh lease of life for the K800’s most delicate component: the crankshaft. I converted the rods to modern shell bearings, cleaned out the oilways, and had the journals precision-ground for years of reliable service.
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DIY Cerakote Pistons for K800, Super X, and Super Sport
I brought motorsport know‑how into the garage and coated piston skirts and crowns with Cerakote friction reducers and thermal barriers for my K800, Super X, and Super Sport.
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