I recently purchased a 1993 banshee, it needs need pistons because one of them seized. There is not much damage done to the cylinders but honing would be required. How much is it going to cost me to hoan the cylinders? Is boring worth it..? Since IM doing the engine work anyway so would boring be a good option? How much does it cost and how much such it be bored? What are some good prices that you have seen for similar work?

 

Well if it is not too deep then honing should work. Just run down to your localcar shop and get a hone. I got a hone that goes from 3-7" and was only 30 bucks. Just keep in mind that a hone does not take anything off of the cyclynder it only wares it down a little to make the rings seat. A bore actually takes off a layer or steel.

 

If the engine siezed, you must first determine the cause of the engine failure. Once you correct the problem, you can repair the engine properly. If you plan on honing the cylinders, you must first remove any piston material that is still on the cylinder wall. That is done by taking pool acid and using it to etch the piston material from the steel. Once you remove the material, a hone on a good clean cylinder will work fine. Just remember to replace the pistons. The old pistons are no good.

 

get the new pistons and make sure it will fit properly if ;you just hone it out. If one piston is still good try to fit that to the other side by just honing it. Make sure you use a micrometer to measure the gap you have. Then call yamaha dealer to see if it is within tolerances. If it isn't bore it out to the next size.

 

Mike your cylinders ->THEN<- buy pistons and hone or bore if and as required...