What did you do to your KDX today
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I pulled my forks so I can replace the oil/seals, pulled the pipe so I can clean and paint it (i can't afford a new one anytime soon), and pulled the carb so I clean and re-jet it. My back was really bothering me at this point so I only go the stuff taken off and then I had to quit. I want to pull the triples to check/grease those bearings, as well as pull the shock and swingarm to get those bearings. This bike shows signs of some neglect as far as maintenance goes so I figured now is a good to time to tear down and replace them if needed.
I realized today the snorkel has been removed from the airbox and it is jetted rich: 160 main, 48 pilot, and 1172 needle in middle slot. No wonder the plug was so grungy.
I realized today the snorkel has been removed from the airbox and it is jetted rich: 160 main, 48 pilot, and 1172 needle in middle slot. No wonder the plug was so grungy.
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I bolted in the new skid plate then went out side and cried...
I think I'll drive south this weekend 'till there's no more snow...
Prolly wind up in Vegas!
I think I'll drive south this weekend 'till there's no more snow...
Prolly wind up in Vegas!
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2008 KTM 990 Adventure...Alaska here I come!
2010 KTM 300 XCW... stop me before I buy again!
2005 KDX220... single track sweetie
2007 KTM 450 EXC... my baby
2008 KTM Superduke... Canyon Carver
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2008 KTM 990 Adventure...Alaska here I come!
2010 KTM 300 XCW... stop me before I buy again!
2005 KDX220... single track sweetie
2007 KTM 450 EXC... my baby
2008 KTM Superduke... Canyon Carver
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I didn't do all this today, but here's what is going on:
- Silencer repack done
- Installed Daystar fork boots
- About to install polisport headlight
- Seat foam and new cover install in process
Planned
- Clutch investigation (see separate post)
- Rebuild the rear suspension and shock
- Install better plastics (in hand)
- Silencer repack done
- Installed Daystar fork boots
- About to install polisport headlight
- Seat foam and new cover install in process
Planned
- Clutch investigation (see separate post)
- Rebuild the rear suspension and shock
- Install better plastics (in hand)
Bill
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Pulled the carb and cleaned it. Dropped the needle to the 2nd clip from the top and pulled the pipe to do a cursory KIPS inspection then RTV afterwards which I forgot to do the last time and things were getting a little spoogy.
Eliminated most of the low end bog. Don't know if it was carb cleaning or needle drop that did the trick but she rips down low again.
Eliminated most of the low end bog. Don't know if it was carb cleaning or needle drop that did the trick but she rips down low again.
DirtBikeDad
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Jeremiah 29:11-13
"That's not flying, it's falling............with Style"
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made a new bigger & better skid plate for her out a semi truck plastic mud flap and it looks great- installed new "scotts" rubber handlebar mounting cones- waiting on mounting my new dyna ring & rear brake pads till my also new "ACL" I got from some dead guy starts to heal. here in the twin cities now its 7 deg. & snow knee deep, so no big hurry.
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No maintenance today. Just a really tough A/B ride in San Manuel, AZ that kicked my ass. It was "C Rider Appreciation Day" and I was able to pit my bike and myself against some really challenging terrain. I did better than I expected. Found out I am "B" level in some areas but still "C" in others. Ended up going down twice, one of them pretty good, but me and the KDX pushed on and survived! My KDX never let me down!
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Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
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Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
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Regreased all swingarm/linkage bearings
New rear brake pads (with EBCs instead of the ebay junk I had before)
Fixed tail light wiring/new bulb
Installed 1-piece top bar clamp from KX500
Most importantly....INSTALLED ICE TIRES!
Hopefully tonight I can get my new carb slide and stock jets installed, clean the air filter and I'll be ready to rip around the lake this weekend!
New rear brake pads (with EBCs instead of the ebay junk I had before)
Fixed tail light wiring/new bulb
Installed 1-piece top bar clamp from KX500
Most importantly....INSTALLED ICE TIRES!
Hopefully tonight I can get my new carb slide and stock jets installed, clean the air filter and I'll be ready to rip around the lake this weekend!