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220 carb on 200 ,,, 200 carb on 220
Posted: 07:55 am Feb 04 2009
by Curious George
We have both an 05 KDX220 and a 06 KDX200 .
My son rides the 200 , but is only 14 and not very aggressive.
Should I consider switching the carbs between the two bikes ?
Posted: 08:25 am Feb 04 2009
by Julien D
You would need to then re-jet both bikes. There would be quite a bit of time involved, and the net result probably would not be worth it. I'd think the best bet would be to trade bikes for a while. Put a FWW and 12t front sprocket on the 220 and let him ride that.
J.
Posted: 08:37 am Feb 04 2009
by Curious George
I thought the jetting was just about identical.
What I was looking for is more snap out of the 220 I ride without
cripling the power of the 200.
Whats a FWW ?
Posted: 10:31 am Feb 04 2009
by fuzzy
Flywheel weight. $100.
I think your idea is a good one....Getting them jetted right probably won't take much, and is something both you and your son should know how to do anyway. You're not going to be into slide/needle changes/etc, just pilot/main adjustments. The 33mm carb will weaken the 200 (mostly all top-end, will probably gain bottom), and the 35mm will wake up your 220 everywhere.
Posted: 07:29 am Feb 05 2009
by Julien D
fuzzy wrote:Flywheel weight. $100.
I think your idea is a good one....Getting them jetted right probably won't take much, and is something both you and your son should know how to do anyway. You're not going to be into slide/needle changes/etc, just pilot/main adjustments. The 33mm carb will weaken the 200 (mostly all top-end, will probably gain bottom), and the 35mm will wake up your 220 everywhere.
All true, :). I still think you should just swap bikes though :P
J.