It's great to be picking up a new sport! I've been downhill mountain biking for 20+ years in BC, and just picked up my first ever motorbike.
It's a 2003 KDX220R, and I've only ridden it down the block so far. I've spent a total of 2 hours on a 1976 110cc Yamaha last weekend and was hooked!
Thanks to your forum, I knew to ask the owner if the piston's been changed - he thinks the previous owner did, but wasnt' sure. I guess I'll have to pull it out.
One question - Kawasaki specs say 32:1 oil in fuel, but buddy who sold it to me said he and the previous owner always used 50:1 and that I should stick with 50:1 that the bike's used to.
Should I stick with 50:1 or change to stock spec? Thanks!
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Most people use 40:1 because it is easy to mix and provides a tad more protection than 50:1.
Make sure you are using the highest quality oil to mix at 50:1 if you plan to stay with that ratio...
And welcome to the forum... Your going to love that bike!
Make sure you are using the highest quality oil to mix at 50:1 if you plan to stay with that ratio...
And welcome to the forum... Your going to love that bike!
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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!!! "
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