Flex-hone size?

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Flex-hone size?

27 Dec 2009 15:59

Hi, I bought a set of rings and now need to hone the cylinders. Not sure what size flex hone to buy. Anybody know what size and grit to use on a 1983 kz1100 D2 Spectre?

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Re: Flex-hone size?

27 Dec 2009 21:44

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Wiseco recommends a 280 grit finish hone.

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28 Dec 2009 04:19

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I reccomend not useing a flex hone.If you use an inexpensive ajustable hone you can get at the auto parts store you will get a better ring seal than with a flex hone. The cylinder walls will be straighter.You will be able to see your high and low spots during the maching process.

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28 Dec 2009 06:39

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can't beat the price for a tool you'll most likely only use a couple of times....

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

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Re: Flex-hone size?

28 Dec 2009 06:53

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Ok thanks guys. I will get the adjustable one.

Do you go up and down in a pretty fast motion for about 7 seconds than reverse the drill and do it again for another 7 seconds.

Motor oil be okay to lube?

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28 Dec 2009 07:02

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KZ1100 Bully wrote:

Ok thanks guys. I will get the adjustable one.

Do you go up and down in a pretty fast motion for about 7 seconds than reverse the drill and do it again for another 7 seconds.

Motor oil be okay to lube?

move up and down in same direction to get the correct crosshatch,motor oil is fine,the thicker the oil the less the cutting action of the stone for a given pressure of the hone,I have even used solvent to get a deeper cut

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78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected

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Re: Flex-hone size?

28 Dec 2009 07:17

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You-tube video on this tool and methods....

KZ900 Service Manual Cylinder measurements....

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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Re: Flex-hone size?

28 Dec 2009 07:47

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Great, that's what I needed to know.

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1983 Kawasaki KZ1100 Spectre D2

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