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350zdrftr

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I just got my 80cc kit in today from BIKEBERRY.com , everything seemed to be there and packaged pretty well but there is a small hole in the side of the motor between the cooling fins.
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Another problem I had is there are dents on the exhaust, I plan on taking this stuff up with bikeberry's customer service, but i would like to know how much of a problem this hole is thanks.
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By the looks of it its just a hole in the casting, there is a nickasil sleeve put inside for the piston to go up nad down, the bike will still work but that is unacceptable really. Fair enough they didnt manufacture it but They are aware of the poor quality and should have checked them all individually. Definetely ask for a new cylinder.
 
so is the motor ok to run with that hole there ? I am going to ask for another along with another exhaust, its a little absurd in my opinion. I just tried to call their customer service line and i was sent to their answering machine , but i will keep calling untill i speak with someone. I am honestly a little upset I have been super excited about getting my kit in, doing hours of research with the help of you guys and I really appreciate everything btw
 
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Totally agree with Fastboy. That cylinder defect is going to fail. Have them replace it. I'd have just lived with the muffler dents but since you have to get a part replacement anyway. Ask them for a muffler too. You paid for pristine parts. I don't think it's their fault. Most places are just reshipping already packed kits.
 
You know after looking at the pic again, The hole is going into the area where the cylinder bolt is. So I don't think it will fail or even affect the motor. Up to you if you want to live with it or not. Check and make sure it isn't going into the exhaust port. (Or is that the intake side I can't tell)
 
its the exhaust side, how can i check to see if its going to the port? i dont want to risk making it any bigger if i do get stuck with it. Still no answer on their customer service line.........
 
Well just look inside the exhaust opening is there a hole in the side? I'd pull the head and pull that head stud out. So you can see past the stud. It looks from the pic like it only goes into the tube molding for the stud to drop thru. With the head off push the piston to the bottom so you can check the inside of the bore. While your at the point pour a 1/4 cap full of 2 stroke oil in the intake ports inside the cylinder to pre lube the bearings before you start the motor the first time.
 
I looked at your pic again. I really think it's just a small void going into the stud area. But I'd send them the pics and ask them for the new parts anyway. They probably won't ask you to send it back so run it and see. If it's ok then you'll have a back up cylinder.
 
i am trying to contact them now to see about them sending me some replacement parts
 
I have sent them an email, left a voice mail and called 6 times , still no answer from bikeberry
 
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