Got the KDX bug!
Posted: 05:00 pm Nov 15 2014
I'm a longtime rock crawler in 4x4s and love trail riding. Recently, I re-found the joy of riding dirtbikes. I purchased a KX 125 and had no idea how terrible it would be on the trails. No power, lugging it was going through plugs like crazy.
I started doing some research and learned about the KDX. I purchased a 2003 KDX 220 last week and took it out for the first time yesterday. Needless to say, the stories about the KDX were true. I'm hooked.
After spending a few hours pulling the camo wrap, bone hunter, and energy drink stickers off, I wrapped the plastics to match my 4x4.
Positives:
Night and day difference in power, good braking, and would idle all day if I needed it.
I learned a negatives about this bike:
1. Suspension is WAY too soft for my 210 lbs. The PO was a 130lb kid.
2. Fork seals leak (seals, springs, etc are on the way)
3. Bars are a little tweaked and I need a riser.
4. I have a seat coming off eBAY. The PO just had a little cushion foam under a piece of vinyl.
5. The clutch doesn't always disengage. I'll pull it apart and check the bands and basket.
I started doing some research and learned about the KDX. I purchased a 2003 KDX 220 last week and took it out for the first time yesterday. Needless to say, the stories about the KDX were true. I'm hooked.
After spending a few hours pulling the camo wrap, bone hunter, and energy drink stickers off, I wrapped the plastics to match my 4x4.
Positives:
Night and day difference in power, good braking, and would idle all day if I needed it.
I learned a negatives about this bike:
1. Suspension is WAY too soft for my 210 lbs. The PO was a 130lb kid.
2. Fork seals leak (seals, springs, etc are on the way)
3. Bars are a little tweaked and I need a riser.
4. I have a seat coming off eBAY. The PO just had a little cushion foam under a piece of vinyl.
5. The clutch doesn't always disengage. I'll pull it apart and check the bands and basket.