Hey everyone! New to the group and have questions concerning the possible top end rebuild of my 1985 LT250R. It hasn't been running for a long time because when I would try to start it, I'd have to kick it literally 100 times to get it to start! I never pulled a compression check or have torn it down to check bore size on it so I can't say that's the main problem or possibly the carb is junk. Anyway, to rebuild it, does the jug need to be bored to a larger size and new pistons and rings? Is it typical to do all that or simply re-ring it? If boring is necessary, who does that? If anybody has knowledge or experience in this, please advise! I'm kinda wanting to get it running again so I can scare the
**** out of myself all over again! Thanks!!
Won't know if it needs bored until a competent person checks the bore throughout well. Will need a bore gauge and calipers.
First step is a proper compression test with a good gauge.