Hey everybody,
1995 KDX 200
When starting the bike cold the engine will rev/race for several (up to maybe 10) seconds. After that initial bit I can get the idle under control and it never does it again. it'll idle for as long as I want, and then restarts are just fine. Seems to run great. The engine will load up a bit when putting around the yard with the kids, but it cleans up just fine when I get on it. Any advice about where to start looking would be appreciated.
Also, it seems to smoke quite a bit even after warming up. I've changed the packing in the muffler and leaned out the jetting a little but still getting smoke. Running about 34:1 oil ratio and thought about going up to 40 or 45:1.
Thanks again!
Oh, and the forks are leaking - but that's under control.
Engine revs high on intitial startup and too much smoke
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Engine revs high on intitial startup and too much smoke
All my KDX's have done that. Try turning on the light to reduce it a bit if it gets too high for your liking or toggle the choke on/off.
They always seem to be loaded up right after initial startup, you can hold the throttle wide open (once warmed up) for a second or two to clear it out or get on it thru the gears. A good indication the bike is warmed up is by the idle (off choke) calms down to normal.
They always seem to be loaded up right after initial startup, you can hold the throttle wide open (once warmed up) for a second or two to clear it out or get on it thru the gears. A good indication the bike is warmed up is by the idle (off choke) calms down to normal.
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Re: Engine revs high on intitial startup and too much smoke
Thanks firsthere. I also read somewhere that if you tip the bike side to side it'll start without the over-rev. Haven't had a chance to try that one yet. Still trying to get the smoking under control. No one likes to follow behind me.