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Hi all,
Great site a ton of resources!
I just purchased a 01 220 from the original owner and the bike appears to be in very nice shape! He didn't ride the bike very much and it seems like he was very delegant with regards to keeping up on maintenance. However, the engine is stock, never been touched.
Should I be replacing the stock piston regardless of how the bike runs? Do these 220's really break the stock pistons that frequently? What else should I be checking, replacing before I start riding?
I'm also looking for a service manual, where is the best place to find a service manual other than the online manuals? They seem rather hard to find?
The bike runs great and I'd like to keep it that way!!
Thanks for the info!

Heath

PS I've been sitting in my garage beer in hand, taking long looks from every angle and I have to say these KDX's are great looking machines so nice to own one!!!

Yes... replace that piston ASAP! Grease the steering, wheel and swingarm bearing also if you want to make sure she is well maintained.

The first thing you should do after the piston swap is to get the suspension set up for your weight and riding habits.

Welcome to the site.... your going to love that bike....

repairmanual.com is a great resource for older MC manuals Just checked - they have the 2001 KDX pubs

Look above to the top left and right..... Online manuals!

Along the same subject but not exactly - I noticed that Wiseco lists pistons for '98 and up 220s that are all the same part # but none for the '97 220. Is there a difference for the '97 models? I was under the impression that there was no difference. Thanks

Nope

Indawoods wrote:Look above to the top left and right..... Online manuals!

what the difference between one year and lifetime? Can I not save the online manual to my computer or print it out?

You can print it but it is nice to have the lifetime and apparently you can sell your subscription with the bike if you decide to do so.

From and email upgrade offer they sent to me:

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