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That does sound weird like something isn't lined up. Keep us updated! Tell pap he could of saved a few bucks. I know the old timers are hard to persuade!
 
That does sound weird like something isn't lined up. Keep us updated! Tell pap he could of saved a few bucks. I know the old timers are hard to persuade!

Oh yes... you met the guy. I try to talk him into the better deal and he generally doesn't listen. X(
 
Sounds to me like its a stock piston in a punched out sleeve.. Same thing happened to me with my old YZ400, The guy told me nothing about it being .040 over and when I ordered the new piston and everything I ordered a stock size and it was the worst sounding thing ever.. luckily I only paid 100$ for the bike and 40$ for the piston, It lasted a complete summer of hard core ripping on it. Now she is up for her winter rebuild.
 
you do know you f*cked up your shocks right?
you was the rod to be smooth. the paint is going to eat the seal up.