Ron's mods with FMF torque pipe?
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Ron's mods with FMF torque pipe?
Hi all,
It's snowing out so it's time to start planning winter work on my KDX 220. I bought the bike with very low miles last spring, spent some time getting the jetting closer to ideal (145 main, 42 pilot, stock needle I think, 2nd notch from the top) put some stiffer springs up front and pulled a couple of shims out of the compression stack.
Because of the rave reviews and modest investment, I was thinking of sending my carb and head off to Mr. Black for his magic. I have an FMF torque pipe on my bike however, would this pipe work OK with the mods?
I like the power characteristics the bike has now, a bit cleaner pull off the bottom end would be nice. My last bike was a big-bore four stroke so getting used to riding a modestly powered 2 stroke has been a bit of an adjustment, I tend to forget to clutch until it's too late and I', either stalled on a steep hill or looped out!
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It's snowing out so it's time to start planning winter work on my KDX 220. I bought the bike with very low miles last spring, spent some time getting the jetting closer to ideal (145 main, 42 pilot, stock needle I think, 2nd notch from the top) put some stiffer springs up front and pulled a couple of shims out of the compression stack.
Because of the rave reviews and modest investment, I was thinking of sending my carb and head off to Mr. Black for his magic. I have an FMF torque pipe on my bike however, would this pipe work OK with the mods?
I like the power characteristics the bike has now, a bit cleaner pull off the bottom end would be nice. My last bike was a big-bore four stroke so getting used to riding a modestly powered 2 stroke has been a bit of an adjustment, I tend to forget to clutch until it's too late and I', either stalled on a steep hill or looped out!
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Nice looking bike!
Have you swapped the piston out yet with a Wiseco?
Have you swapped the piston out yet with a Wiseco?
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I'm sure the piston is stock. The bike still had the factory tires on it when I got it!
I've just returned to off-roading after a 4 year hiatus. My previous bike was a very fast XR600. I'm finding out how much more fun a light, nimble bike is. Most of the riding terrain around here is tight, steep, and infested with roots and rocks, the KDX makes it so much more enjoyable!
I have already tossed the airbox lid BTW. It was on the bike when I got it and the main jet was a 150, with the clip on the needle in the middle position. In this form the bike did not run very well at all and I think that may be why it had not been ridden much and why I got it for such a great price ($1500).
I've just returned to off-roading after a 4 year hiatus. My previous bike was a very fast XR600. I'm finding out how much more fun a light, nimble bike is. Most of the riding terrain around here is tight, steep, and infested with roots and rocks, the KDX makes it so much more enjoyable!
I have already tossed the airbox lid BTW. It was on the bike when I got it and the main jet was a 150, with the clip on the needle in the middle position. In this form the bike did not run very well at all and I think that may be why it had not been ridden much and why I got it for such a great price ($1500).
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Swap that piston!
OK... now you don't have an excuse if you grenade your piston....
OK... now you don't have an excuse if you grenade your piston....
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
****'95 KDX 200/****
"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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David;
$1,500 bucks is a STEAL around these parts!
I'm down at the coast, running 142 / 42 with mid-position on the clip.
Haven't fiddled with the jetting. Bike is stock except for FMF silencer/arrestor. Has a new Wiseco....courtesy of hand-wringing-mega-scary-stories about the stocker.
FYI, I did notice poor/inconsistent casting quality with the original factory piston which was removed to install the Wiseco....no discernable cracks, however.
I also have a XL 600 and the only time it truly feels heavy is when I slow down and start dabbing....then the extra 100 lbs ( GASP ) rears its ugly head.
After that, *everything* feels light to the touch
$1,500 bucks is a STEAL around these parts!
I'm down at the coast, running 142 / 42 with mid-position on the clip.
Haven't fiddled with the jetting. Bike is stock except for FMF silencer/arrestor. Has a new Wiseco....courtesy of hand-wringing-mega-scary-stories about the stocker.
FYI, I did notice poor/inconsistent casting quality with the original factory piston which was removed to install the Wiseco....no discernable cracks, however.
I also have a XL 600 and the only time it truly feels heavy is when I slow down and start dabbing....then the extra 100 lbs ( GASP ) rears its ugly head.
After that, *everything* feels light to the touch
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My XR was a balls-to-the-wall beast known affectionatley in these parts as the "Thunder Pig" I spent a ton on the engine and had Al Dyck at Too Trick Racing in Abbotsford do the suspension. It was fun when I was rising a couple of times a week and was in shape to hang on to the thing. I even went motocrossing at Agaziz with it once!
Once life got to busy to ride as much as I want, and my free time got detoured into RC airplanes for a while the 600 was just too much bike for me - especially in the rocks and roots around here. I sold the 600 to a local fellow a few years ago and didn't replace it.
I picked the KDX up this past spring as a part payment on a computer network that my company put in at a local dealer. I've been loving it ever since! I don't want to get too carried away spending money on this one though - I have a couple of kids, 13 and 16 that see the big grin on my face after a day on the mountain and want to come along. A couple small bikes are next up on my "must buy" list. The KDX will be a great 2nd or 3rd season bike for one of the kiddies.
Once life got to busy to ride as much as I want, and my free time got detoured into RC airplanes for a while the 600 was just too much bike for me - especially in the rocks and roots around here. I sold the 600 to a local fellow a few years ago and didn't replace it.
I picked the KDX up this past spring as a part payment on a computer network that my company put in at a local dealer. I've been loving it ever since! I don't want to get too carried away spending money on this one though - I have a couple of kids, 13 and 16 that see the big grin on my face after a day on the mountain and want to come along. A couple small bikes are next up on my "must buy" list. The KDX will be a great 2nd or 3rd season bike for one of the kiddies.
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