Did the ever Update or Upgrade the piston on a 220R?

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Did the ever Update or Upgrade the piston on a 220R?

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I just picked up a pristine 2004 KDX220R. It looked brand new. I rode 43 miles on Sunday and loved every minute of it. I have read about the piston issue. Did Kawasaki not get this straightened out by 2004?
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Here are some pictures the day I got her:

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Beautiful! According to what I've read, Kawasaki never corrected the issue. Throw a Wiseco in there and ride worry free!
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Damn them! At first I was worried the bike wouldn't have enough power, but after my first ride I was ecstatic. I'm a 32 year old(as of today) that rides trail only. I am not big on jumps, wheelies, or crazy hill climbs. I just like to putt around in the woods, and sometimes let her rip!


Do you guys know if there is a way to identify which Gnarly Pipe I have?
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Happy Birthday! :supz:

I don't know if the pipes have stock numbers on them or not, that is the first thing I'd look for though. The Desert pipe is # 020056 and the Woods pipe is #020057. The 220 has plenty of bottom pull, seems like folks lean towards the Desert pipe for a 220 to help out it rev out better.
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yeah thats kinda why I was asking. Hopefully it has the desert pipe, but you never know. Thanks for the part numbers. I will go take a look and let you know.

Dang! No numbers that I could see. It seems to perform fine so maybe I shouldn't worry about it.
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That's the woods pipe - sorry. You see the 1" gap between the top of the pipe and the radiator shroud? The desert/rev pipe is almost flush with the corner of the shroud. I had to trim my shroud a bit for it to fit.

She's a beaut though. Looks new.
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Thats cool man. Its good to know. I kinda figured that it was the wrong one. I have the receipt from when he bought it new and he had the dealer put the pipe on. Of course they don't know what the hell they are doing.
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Ipaman,

I live in murfreesboro, tn. Where do you ride...maybe we can get together sometime.

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Wow... that thing looks brand spankin' new!

Been a few of those around lately. How come I never run across that kind of deal? :hmm:
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Great looking bike!

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DirtBikeDad wrote:Beautiful! According to what I've read, Kawasaki never corrected the issue. Throw a Wiseco in there and ride worry free!
Yep. Give it a top end job with a Wiseco piston and no longer worry about it.
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jbowens2401 wrote:Ipaman,

I live in murfreesboro, tn. Where do you ride...maybe we can get together sometime.

John

John, I live right down the road in Antioch. There is a place we can ride in Antioch called the Boneyard. Its about 10+ miles of tight single track. He charges $20 but for it to be so close its worth it. I am heading with a group to Westpoint this weekend. If you want to go let me know. Its about a 1.5hr ride.
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dam sam, that's a clean looking bike. nice grab.
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I am going to install some Cycra Pro Bedn hanbdguards today. These stock guards just will not cut it.
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Wow super nice bike, awesome find!
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Ipaman,

Thanks for the invite to Westpoint...it's a great place to ride. I will be out of town this weekend on vacation with the family. We'll have to get together and ride when I get back.

John
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