700 IQ Top End Refresh Looking for Input

[polster]

I have two 700 IQ's that are in need of a top end refresh on 08 and an 09. Both are are backup sleds ridden a few times a year and both approaching 2000 miles and as of now have no issues. Assuming that I don't open pandoras box and find cylinder scoring or loose bearings. I plan on regasketing and new wrist pin bearings. I am looking for input on three things.
>what piston kits should I order, OE or aftermarket, sources?
>assuming the cylinders aren't scored do I need to have them honed, what is the probability that they will be out of round and need to be serviced anyway.
>If I should need to service the cylinders because of scoring any recommendations for a internet vendor that would cater to my type of job.

Thanks in advance for ideas

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Polster,if both run great, why mess with them? of course it is good preventative service..have you done a compression test? pulled plugs, Y pipe and p-valves and eyeballed ?as for parts, me I would use factory stuff, they seemed to work just fine especially on the 7's. as for scoring/honing.. You should always hone on rering/repiston(cylinder hatchmark is important) and I would only use a sunnen style bar hone(helps insure a round non tapered cylinder) with a compound made for nicasil. if the scoring can be felt with a fingernail(dragged across the score) then most likely it should be renicasiled.( I used to get reniced cylinders right from poo, not sure if dealers can still do that)..hope that helps..Mike

 

[polster]

Thanks for the input, I have bore scoped it and looked thru the y pipe, I do see some scuffing on the 09, I have not done a compression test, good call. I will check with the dealer for cylinder exchange, have you ever used carls cycle?. Thanks for the input

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

I haven't, but I don't think you can go wrong using carl's.. they rule for Poo...

 

[richracer1]

I still have set of '09 cylinders kicking around, I sell. They'll need a slight hone, but per SLP, they are in great shape. I have them due to going to SLP's 777 kit 2 years ago. If your interested, I can also see what SLP will charge to hone them.