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Re: New member with a new to me kdx220
Everyone seems to recommend wiseco. Apparently the stockers self destruct on the 220's from what i've gathered.
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What ever you do, do not use an oem piston....Wosner, Wiseco, Vertex and Pro-X are all good brands. If you need a replate, be sure to buy a piston from the plater, or at least ship the new one with the cylinder.
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Welcome to the forums. Congratulations on the KDX.
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New member with a new to me kdx220
Like already stated, anything but an OEM cast piston. Wiseco is good. I've used them many times with good results. However, I prefer the newer offerings (Athena, Vertex, etc) with an anti-friction coating on the skirts. The coating helps the longevity of the piston and your cylinders plating.
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Looks like wiseco it is. Thanks for the info. Here's a pic of the piston.
The top end was already torn down when I picked up the bike. On the plus the bottom end is in good shape. The PO even gave me a kawasaki service manual. The cylinder definitely needs a replate or replaced. I'd be further ahead to find a complete cylinder with all the power valve parts as I'm missing the left valve and bushing. Supposed they were seized in the cylinder.
I've found a used complete cylinder with all the power valve parts. It needs a replate also. Tho I think they may be asking to much.
The top end was already torn down when I picked up the bike. On the plus the bottom end is in good shape. The PO even gave me a kawasaki service manual. The cylinder definitely needs a replate or replaced. I'd be further ahead to find a complete cylinder with all the power valve parts as I'm missing the left valve and bushing. Supposed they were seized in the cylinder.
I've found a used complete cylinder with all the power valve parts. It needs a replate also. Tho I think they may be asking to much.
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I would definitely check out the crankshaft and bearings. The piston looks like it is missing a chunk. I would also assume the head looks like a grenade went off. That little piece bouncing around would cause a lot of damage.
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I thought the same but I don't believe that chunk came off all at one time. There are zero marks on the head. Just a thin layer of carbon. Crank bearing are smooth and have no play. Rod bearings are smooth with no play. I believe the piston was used long after it's service life and may have been a touch on the lean side.
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Wow. Ususally these threads turn into the "Shrapnel Show". Good for this one it did not.
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Looms like an RB carb...could be wrong though.
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Does he not install socket screws for the bowl? Those look like stock JIS screws.
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Definitely looks like the oem jis screws
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I am guessing FRP?
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Possibly. It does have a frp kick starter.
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I placed an add in the wanted section for the 2 power valve parts I need. Doesn't look like that section gets to much attention. The posts seem to be older.
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When I bought a brand new RB carb it came with the standard bowl screws. The socket screws are a $7 option for his carbs. The pic above looks like both RB carbs I have owned.Jason wrote:Does he not install socket screws for the bowl? Those look like stock JIS screws.
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