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It begins! '90 KDX200 rebuild
Posted: 11:47 pm Jan 30 2011
by SS109
Well, the time has finally arrived! My KDX is getting the full rebuild treatment and I do mean FULL rebuild. Completely rebuilding the engine, suspension, plastics, and accessories.
My baby is currently minus forks and shock as they're out getting re-valved/rebuilt right now by Don at ZR1. I have parts on order and just waiting on everything to get here. I'll be posting up pics as I go and maybe ask for a little help or even some opinions on things.
Here is the starting point. Let the fun begin!
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Posted: 01:18 am Jan 31 2011
by Mr. Wibbens
Never seen one with the BMF chain guard still attached
Posted: 02:32 am Jan 31 2011
by SS109
Yeah, that is one of the things that will be saying bye-bye!
Oh, yeah, I do plan to try an update the styling a bit.
Posted: 07:02 am Jan 31 2011
by Julien D
I kept the chain guard on mine. Figured it couldn't hurt tryin to get some longevity out of a cheap chain in the mud. Good luck with the rebuild :)
Posted: 10:12 am Jan 31 2011
by kdxquebec
Yep. Lots of fun! Keep us updated.
Posted: 07:13 am Feb 01 2011
by michael
Just got through mine mid last year. Its quite apleasing feeling when its all done, roll her out the shed for a ride, And then ya hit a buried log, bend the bars scratch the new plastics....... I won't go on.
I'm glad i endured it.
All the best man, enjoy ;-)
Posted: 07:22 am Feb 01 2011
by kdxquebec
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
Posted: 11:02 pm Feb 01 2011
by SS109
Question on the Kips valve... should I replace the "valve collars" part 92143A (92143-1147) as listed on the Ron Ayers microfiche, as a precautionary measure? I'm sure they wear, right?
Posted: 11:33 pm Feb 01 2011
by Indawoods
I sure would!
Posted: 11:56 pm Feb 01 2011
by Mr. Wibbens
I wouldn't worry about it and didn't
Posted: 12:24 am Feb 02 2011
by BobbyZ
kdxquebec wrote:The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
thats why after i do a resto/rebuild on a bike I'll be riding hard,I walk it out of the garage and drop it
get it out of the way early.Otherwise I'll be worried about it the whole time I'm riding and chances are good I'll end up wadding it up real good
Good luck on the rebuild I just got back to working on my 93 tonight.
Posted: 03:25 am Feb 02 2011
by michael
Atleast check them for wear,(measure clearance) considering the size of them they needs to be snug. Ya don't want them kips stripping out....
Posted: 08:04 pm Feb 02 2011
by rbates9
BobbyZ wrote:kdxquebec wrote:The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
thats why after i do a resto/rebuild on a bike I'll be riding hard,I walk it out of the garage and drop it
get it out of the way early.Otherwise I'll be worried about it the whole time I'm riding and chances are good I'll end up wadding it up real good
Good luck on the rebuild I just got back to working on my 93 tonight.
+1
Posted: 08:30 pm Feb 02 2011
by SS109
Got my forks and shock back today. Complete rebuild on the shock and new seals and re-valve on the forks, $300. Donny (ZR1) is one fast guy!
Waiting on my Dyna-Ring to arrive and then the engine comes apart!
Posted: 08:34 pm Feb 02 2011
by kdxquebec
SS109 wrote:Got my forks and shock back today. Complete rebuild on the shock and new seals and re-valve on the forks, $300.:
Fair price
Posted: 09:17 pm Feb 03 2011
by SS109
Just a pic of my forks and shock and one of my brand new Trail Tech vector w/switch.
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Posted: 12:24 am Feb 07 2011
by SS109
Still waiting on parts. My Hot Rod rod kit came yesterday at least.
Couldn't stand having the suspension ready to rock and not riding. I slapped everything back together Friday night and rode it Saturday to try to tune it a bit. Wow, what a difference! The forks and shock soaked up everything! Washboard, whoops, boulders (OK, cantaloupe sized rocks!), and jumps. I really wish I could have done this sooner as it has made such a dramatic difference that I'm going to have to relearn how to ride my bike! Man, I can carry more speed in turns and a helluva lot more in the whoops. Simply, awesome! Donny at ZR1 rocks!
Posted: 12:11 am Feb 09 2011
by SS109
A few more parts have trickled in...
A set of Motoz Enduro ST tires. Note the "wet-or-dry" guide molded into the rear tire in the third pic! I will install them in the "sunny" direction!
I have read a lot of good things about these and can't wait to try them out.
My $125 special WER damper. Just need the bracket as it is in great shape!
RK x-ring chain, Renthal CS/Primary Drive sprockets
Some wheel parts. Not everything has arrived for them yet!
Posted: 12:16 am Feb 09 2011
by Mr. Wibbens
Good buy on the WER, I got mine cheap too
I'd hate to pay for a new one
Posted: 12:16 am Feb 09 2011
by SS109
Going to try out some Tusk handlebars. YZ/WR bend. I have always used Renthals but the price on these are great. We will see how they hold up.
This will give you a big hint on what direction I'm going for looks wise.
I can't take pics of my Wiseco piston as it is already boxed up to be shipped to Jet-Hot for coating.