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Just picked up my first KDX, a well loved/used 2001 220R. It's got some big risers, flex bars, an FMF Gnarly, and who knows what else. Starts first kick. Checked the oil, lubed the chain, and going to take it out for it's first ride tomorrow. I have a Husky TE630 that's in pieces right now, when I get that sorted, I plan on giving the KDX a good going over, top end/piston, inspect the KIPS stuff, possibly a new silencer, service the forks, etc. Already ordered a new seat cover, gas cap, and rear fender to refresh some cracked/torn stuff. Can't wait to try it out.
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Re: New to the KDX world
congrats
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New to the KDX world
There's a lot of great guys on here with years of experience, enjoy.
05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. of riding dirt bikes
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Welcome to the forums and congratulations.
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net.
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Re: New to the KDX world
Thanks all. It was a good day.
Few things to work on, grabby clutch that didn't want to engage sometimes like the cable was hung up, or the plates hung up on the basket. Suspension seemed too stiff for me, previous owner must have been a big boy because I'm 200 without gear. Power was good. Little sputter under light load cruise, but revs out good. So, inspect clutch/lube cable. Check/ set sag. Set a baseline for damping settings. Go ride. Oh, might go with a lower riser too, they were a little high for my taste.
Few things to work on, grabby clutch that didn't want to engage sometimes like the cable was hung up, or the plates hung up on the basket. Suspension seemed too stiff for me, previous owner must have been a big boy because I'm 200 without gear. Power was good. Little sputter under light load cruise, but revs out good. So, inspect clutch/lube cable. Check/ set sag. Set a baseline for damping settings. Go ride. Oh, might go with a lower riser too, they were a little high for my taste.
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Take the advice of the many knowledgeable 220 owners on here > replace the piston immediately unless you can confirm without question that the OEM piston has been changed in your bike. I put about 12 hours on mine before doing so, basically saying all along, "I'm going to get to that soon. The bike's running great and the previous owner had no problem." This is what I found when I got to it:
http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/gallery/ ... play=popup
(that's Kate's fingernail by the way, not mine...)
Enjoy your bike - and welcome to the forum!
http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/gallery/ ... play=popup
(that's Kate's fingernail by the way, not mine...)
Enjoy your bike - and welcome to the forum!
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Yea, I've read about the 220 piston issues. Too bad I don't have much history on this bike. I think the top end has been at least off lately. The cylinder base gasket is (was) a nice bright clean fresh looking green. But, I'm guessing. Going to call he dealer that took it on trade, see if they have any history.
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Just buy a new piston kit and top end gasket kit. Get it over with......Besides the 220 piston problem, try loosing those 1.5" tall risers to see how it handles after that. I'm pretty sure that is your Clutch/throttle/suspension problem. It'll clear up at least one of those.
newbbewb wrote:^what he said.
*side note...I'm drunk, so try to read what I'm trying to say, instead of what I actually typemasterblaster wrote:Man 6 riders you rock.
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Re: New to the KDX world
that bike looks happy.bushx wrote:Thanks all. It was a good day.
Few things to work on, grabby clutch that didn't want to engage sometimes like the cable was hung up, or the plates hung up on the basket. Suspension seemed too stiff for me, previous owner must have been a big boy because I'm 200 without gear. Power was good. Little sputter under light load cruise, but revs out good. So, inspect clutch/lube cable. Check/ set sag. Set a baseline for damping settings. Go ride. Oh, might go with a lower riser too, they were a little high for my taste.
I'm a bigger dude, and have stock springs. wanna trade ?
btw, the headlight is harder top find every day, keep it safe from damage