220 w/ RB head only: Impressions

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firffighter
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220 w/ RB head only: Impressions

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Got to put about 200 miles on the 220 last week at Morrow County OHV. We had 3 days of hard riding including the harescramble on Sunday which I got to escort my son in the Jr. class.

I got to test out my new '03 KX125 forks for the 1st time and absolutey loved them. Rode faster, longer and was less tired. Also, the terrain was very rocky and having these forks really saved wear and tear on the body.

I also was running my 220 with the Fatty woods pipe, 607 reeds, airbox lid removed, RB head mod, and stock carb.

This is the same setup my brother runs on his 220 and we switched alot last year when I ran my previous 220 with the RB carb mod.

I really like this setup! It does not have as much snap as a RB carb'd 220, but I found my current setup to be just right. I found myself shifting less and I think the pull is amazingly smooth. I was able to tractor up anything and I think I was less tired at the end of the day because I wasnt shifting and braking as much.

I ride lazy anyway, so I like this setup because you can ride it like a 4-stroke. Just put it in 3rd and leave it all day.

If I was running faster terrain, or wanted to run more harescrambles, then I would add the Rev pipe and RB the carb. But, for poker runs, enduros, this setup just works for me.
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Post by KarlP »

I've always suspected that for $45 that head mod is the best bang for the buck on a 220
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Post by SteveWR450f »

Firrfighter, I was wondering how you are doing and how the monkey butt race went. Glad to hear bike is running good.

Because your top clamp will allow it, you should think about getting a Scotts stabilizer. Once you have one you wont want to ever ride without one.

I am currently using the FMF woods pipe too. Really works like an auto clutch. Pretty hard to stall the bike.

I am going to try Indawoods new fancy stator. Sounds like it might make the bike almost "unstallable."

I am going riding in the Trask on Friday and maybe Monday. Give me a shout if you could make it.

Steve
WR sold. Now have 03 and 04 KDX 220s.
KXF 250 forks. RB Carb and Head. FMF rev pipe. Long live the KDX !!!
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Post by firffighter »

Hey Steve,

Wish I could go with you, but Friday we are jet boating the Willamette for a kid's fieldtrip and we are leaving Monday for Canada to visit the wife's family.

I love the KX setup. I am saving up for the stabilizer.

I will give you a shout when we get back from Canada so we can go riding!

Russ
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Post by kawagumby »

I'm running just the head mod with a rev pipe. That combo works great also.
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