I see you made it from the CBR250 forum to here.
Have a read through this thread. http://www.nsr250.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8204&highlight=tyga+300
Also you can just get your cylinder fixed and re plated, doesn't cost as much as you may think and certainly a cheaper fix that getting a complete new top end.
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