"Kustom Kraft" signature

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 12:13 pm Feb 06 2010

Anybody recognize that signature?

I finally took my new to me (bought in Nov and put away for the winter) out into the light of day. On the left side of the jug is etched "kustom kraft".

The PO was unaware of any head/cylinder work that may have been done prior to his ownership. That etching looks as if something special has been done to the bike. Anyone recognize it?

BTW, bike started on the 5th kick after sitting for 2.5 months. And at 12 degrees F as well. What a trooper.

Post by **Indawoods** » 12:19 pm Feb 06 2010

Hmmmm..... may have went to a machine shop for something, but I don't recognize it.

Post by **Julien D** » 12:59 pm Feb 06 2010

http://kustom-kraft.com/

zomby woof · Post by **zomby woof** » 03:11 pm Feb 06 2010

They have a good reputation for their KLX 250s big bore kits.

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 08:53 pm Feb 06 2010

Ah, thanks for the details guys. Think I'll call them on Monday to see if they can identify the work done by the VIN. Gotta be proud of your work to etch your name in the cylinder.

Post by **Julien D** » 08:54 pm Feb 06 2010

probably just a re-plate, otherwise it would be an overbore or big bore. measure the piston?

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 09:15 pm Feb 06 2010

Haven't had the head off - but I will soon. Sending the carb, head and steering stem/clamps to RB for his magic. I'll check the bore before sending it off to make sure it's just a replate. Sure does have a lot of stonk for a 220 though, easily more than the 200's I test rode. Guess it wouldn't shock me to find it's a BB but I'll bet on a replate.

Post by **Julien D** » 09:38 pm Feb 06 2010

Stonk? lol. I like it.

Wanna race for pinks??

J.

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 09:47 pm Feb 06 2010

Nah, I'm a sucky rider. Tell you what though, I'll race myself on both our bikes and keep your pink if necessary

Post by **Julien D** » 09:13 am Feb 07 2010

LOL, now that would hardly be fair. You could hold back on my bike and then you'd win no contest....

I'm interested to see if you get any info out of kustom kraft, also curious how the piston measures out.

IdahoCharley · Post by **IdahoCharley** » 11:33 am Feb 07 2010

johnyblaze wrote:Ah, thanks for the details guys. Think I'll call them on Monday to see if they can identify the work done by the VIN. Gotta be proud of your work to etch your name in the cylinder.

They are also known for porting. Maybe you got lucky - porting and a replate to yield a 220 that will scream. Good idea on the vin check

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 12:00 am Feb 08 2010

IdahoCharley wrote:
johnyblaze wrote:Ah, thanks for the details guys. Think I'll call them on Monday to see if they can identify the work done by the VIN. Gotta be proud of your work to etch your name in the cylinder.
They are also known for porting. Maybe you got lucky - porting and a replate to yield a 220 that will scream. Good idea on the vin check

Or a pingin piece of crap

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 08:45 am Feb 08 2010

Well, I already know its not a pingin piece of crap - so I'll keep an open mind and hope for the best.

Post by **Julien D** » 09:03 am Feb 08 2010

IMO all that matters is the end result!

johnyblaze · Post by **johnyblaze** » 02:00 pm Feb 08 2010

Well, I called Kustom-Kraft. The technician said they only keep records by the owner's name. No VIN search available.

He also recommended checking the piston size for a possible BBK but said that most KDX jobs are a simple replating.

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