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Picking up my first KDX. Have always wanted one now I have stumbled on two nice bikes. One that I have already purchased 99 kdx 220 and one that I just found today 2005 kdx 220. Both I think where amazing deals. The 99 was $800 and the guy with the 05 wants $900. Pretty sure I'm going to get the second one to. Anything I should look for as far as known problems ? I'm a mechanic so I know the basics but is there any specific kdx issues with these two models. Thanks
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Bad OEM piston, soft fork springs.
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I would by whichever is cleanest. Even if it's the 99.
Though I'm partial to the 05..

Oh. And welcome to the site.
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Both will get new topends. Go with new oem or aftermarket. Weisco? Already found 2006 kx250 front end looking for another. Is this conversion worth it?
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The conversion is totally worth it. Do not use OEM pistons on a 220, they have a bad casting. Use a Weisco or Wossner.
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I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy both. The 2005 may get made into a street bike
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Oh gotcha.
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Good to know about the Pistons. Haven't looked but do these jugs have the piston letter stamped on them? Thanks for answering my questions!
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Piston letter will be on the piston. When I did my son's I took the jug up to the shop I bought the piston from. Just made it easy.
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Sounds like a Smokin Deal on both!!!! I would get both for those prices. And welcome to the Party!!!!!! :partyman:
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Oh yeah, $1700 is a steal for 2 bikes!
Don't forget pictures.
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Took awhile to get one of the bikes due to the massive amount of snow we have but I finally got her. Second bike was a too good to be true deal. And the seller was extremely shady so I past. But one is better the none and this bike is super nice.
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Nice bike. Looks essentially stock and I see you have the much coveted kickstand so there's a plus! What are your plans for the bike?


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I'm just doing basic maintenance for this season. Next winter will be a full rebuild. My sons and I are already in the middle of a completely hand built 140cc pitbike. For next project I found a kx front end for it. New pipe and silencer.new Plastic frame getting powder coated. Factory connection will do may suspension and a bottom and top end. But one bike at a time. Also need to get the lights squared away. Haven't messed with them yet but hope I can get them working.
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Good deal. Look forward to updates.


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Nice ride...looking forward to hearing news as the season gets going this year.
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