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So... for the folks in the future who are considering what to do with a detonated top end...
This may be premature, but the process seems to have worked. Total cost, not worrying too much about staying cheap, somewhere near 550-600. Had the cylinder honed, didnt really need it, but i wanted an excuse to learn from the guy at the shop. Brand spankin new head which came with a cam and rockers and cap i didnt need, new piston and rings. Also, bought all new gaskets, and had to buy some tools.
Overall cost effective? Meh... dunno. But i got the bike for free with its exploded engine, and i got to take a top end down to the crankcase for the first time, which was really neat. So as an educational investment, very much worth it. And now ive got a cheap commuter bike so i can take my beat up KLR off line for some decades deferred maintenance.
Ill let you guys know if there are any developments. Thank you for all your info.
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