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So i'm diving itnto this KDX 200 ( 1994)
Just finished rebuilding the rear shock ( it was pretty easy actually)and tore apart the top end ( my first time)
Also wound up cleaning the KIPS valve (lots of gunk) as supposedly the gears are fairly easy to break and reduce the top end. They were in fine shape but I swapped out some newer steel gears from from the UK.
Looking at the piston and I'm not sure how to read it.
Take a peek and see if you see anything. the bottom end seems to be "chipped"( new piston doesnt have this) And there is the "smearing" on the side. i f ifrag a fingernail across it I do feel a little itty bitty ridge Top was caked in carbon
As far as measurement the width is in spec and the same size as the replacement.
Anything i need to triple check when replacing it?
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The screws holding the top cylinder are also going to get cleaned as well as they're pretty rusty etc.