1999 KDX not starting
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
Put new packing in it and still does the same thing. Runs a few mins, wipe plug off, runs again.
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
what jets are in there ?
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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I'm not sure. I assume stock jets. How can I tell?
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superman27e wrote:I'm not sure. I assume stock jets. How can I tell?
ding*ding*ding
there is your problem
your bike is not properly jetted
even if the inside of the carb is spotless and the jets are flawlessly clean it still wont run right unless they are the right size jets
go through the jetting guide http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
and see if that doesn't fix your problem
(as far as telling what size the jets are, the pilot jet has a number stamped on the top, the main jet on the side)
stock jetting is pig rich for most any bike could cause the problem you are seeing
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
I tried that, but it seems when turning the idle and air screw, it didn't make much difference.
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I just checked the reed valve and a corner is chipped off one of the corners. Hopefully that's the problem
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
a properly jetted carb will react to changes to the air screwsuperman27e wrote:I tried that, but it seems when turning the idle and air screw, it didn't make much difference.
the chipped reed will need to be replaced but after that you have to jet your carb
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
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Do you think the chipped reed valve is causing the problem? There's also 2 other pedals that aren't even touching the reed cage.
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
chipped reed will make the bike act like it is running rich but a poorly jetted bike will never run right
so get some new reeds, jet her and ride the wheels off of it
so get some new reeds, jet her and ride the wheels off of it
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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Re: 1999 KDX not starting
Words to live by :p