Hello new guy with a 80' KDX250 and crankcase seal problem,
Posted: 10:17 am Oct 02 2023
I bought this bike from a guy while I was working on his house, March of 2012, time flies.
He bought it from his neighbor who bought it brand new in 1980 when he retired to run errands while he & wife were traveling the country in a Winnabago RV.
The guy I got it from -Kenneth used it to explore/ride around Eglin Air Force Reserve on weekends.
I haven't ridden it more than 4 -yes 4 miles, it has 757 original miles on it, I have other bikes.
Just thought I'd give a little background ofnthe bike.
Now, I decided to ride it a bit - it ran like a champ when I first bought it 10+ years ago. I replaced the old Goodyear tires, side cover plastic and headlight surround were as brittle as a potatoe chip so I bought all new plastic except for the gas tank.
I thought it was a dirty carb, but have cleaned it thoroughly - 99% sure it has a bad crankcase seal. I've never split cases or been that far inside of an old 2-cycle. Anybody know of a reputable company or person who can replace whatever it needs for a fair price?
Or I might try and do it myself?
Thanks for any help...
He bought it from his neighbor who bought it brand new in 1980 when he retired to run errands while he & wife were traveling the country in a Winnabago RV.
The guy I got it from -Kenneth used it to explore/ride around Eglin Air Force Reserve on weekends.
I haven't ridden it more than 4 -yes 4 miles, it has 757 original miles on it, I have other bikes.
Just thought I'd give a little background ofnthe bike.
Now, I decided to ride it a bit - it ran like a champ when I first bought it 10+ years ago. I replaced the old Goodyear tires, side cover plastic and headlight surround were as brittle as a potatoe chip so I bought all new plastic except for the gas tank.
I thought it was a dirty carb, but have cleaned it thoroughly - 99% sure it has a bad crankcase seal. I've never split cases or been that far inside of an old 2-cycle. Anybody know of a reputable company or person who can replace whatever it needs for a fair price?
Or I might try and do it myself?
Thanks for any help...