very hi mileage KDX220

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kdx220 head with over 7000 miles
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pics of the piston?
I hope you're considering replacing that stock piston...
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Here you go guys piston photos. My question is this a stock crack prone Kawasaki 220 piston
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I see a slight scoring on the exhaust side but for the high mileage this thing has its not bad
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very surprised at the lack of blow by past the rings
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not much gunk under the piston too
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looks like stock, don't recall if wiseco has letter stamped on them.
I'd replace it anyway cuz the jug is already opened and of the light scoring on it.
Deglaze cylinder with scotch bright pads, inspect plating, good to go.
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that looks dam good for a stock piston and that many miles. :blink:
If you cant fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem.
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kx200 wrote:here is a update on my 97 KDX200 with over 7000 miles
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Could anyone tell me which exact speedometer this is? Trying to put a speedo on my 03 kdx 200 and having a tough time decided which one. I really like this one, Anyone know ????
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Its off a old Yamaha.
Make sure it is off one that has the 21" wheel.
I think they went to a 21" wheel in 1973.
The KDX cable screws right in.
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I have a trailtech striker in my KDX220 and it works really good, it can run on ac. dc or battery power and wit it you have engine temp, voltage, mph, trip meter, engine hour meter, lap timer, programable alarms, maintenance schedule and more for about $100 Image


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