We were gonna tear down both of our engines this winter anyway. It just sucks that the bike will be out of commission for a little while.

K.C., thanks for the info. I think the only factory part we will using is the piston. Other than that it will be all aftermarket. What do you recommend for crankcase oil?

Sorry, but we're not that crazy about the RM's. I don't think I'd ever buy one. If it means anything to you, the group I ride with all have Gixxers. I'm the only one with a Honda. The guy who blew his dirt bike has an '04 Gixxer 1k.