1999 KX125 cylinder replacement?

Phillip.hodge 9/27/2018 12:59pm
9/27/2018 12:59pm
I picked up a 1999 kx125 recently for a Splitfire PC build, only to find that the cylinder is totally shot.

Im having a difficult time finding a new cylinder to replace it with -

my question is - the service manual groups 99-02 kx125's, but its my (limited) knowledge that the cylinder and pistons are NOT interchangeable. Is this the case? I have found a few bikes being parted out for sale that have 2002 cylinders. Simply put, can I replace my 99 cylinder jug with a 2002 cylinder, then install a '02 piston?

Really appreciate any expertise here!
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Paul_Pitzonka 9/27/2018 1:04pm
9/27/2018 1:04pm
why don’t you just send the cylinder out to have it repaired and replated?
Phillip.hodge 9/27/2018 2:55pm
9/27/2018 2:55pm
It looks to have already been replated, plus someone rethreaded 2 of the head studs (making oem studs not able to seal) and the other 3 are stripped bad.

I did reach out to US Chrome about it already but haven't hear back...
Arrowangel 9/27/2018 5:08pm
9/27/2018 5:08pm
i have a 00 cylinder on my 2002. I guess the opposite works too
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kb228 9/27/2018 5:44pm
9/27/2018 5:44pm
get ahold of millennium technologies. Hands down the best cylinder repair shop in the world. I dont doubt they can repair your head stud threads either. Weld it up and re-drill and tap. Any machinist should be able to handle that one.
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KDXGarage 9/29/2018 1:05am
9/29/2018 1:05am
Some different cylinders have different power valve systems.

The last four digits of the part number are on the cylinder, cast in.

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