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Been riding a KDX since 1999. I currently own a 2003 KDX 220. (purchased new). I just do some casual riding. Sometimes the Mark Twain forest on the easy stuff. I'm old.

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nice to meet you
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Welcome to KDXrider. Is your 220 running a stock piston? There are many threads on here of the stock piston breaking off the skirt. Just want to make you aware of that issue before it happens to you.
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Welcome to the board!

X2 on what Dekon said about the piston. It doesn't matter how hard or easy you ride the bike, its eventually going to happen.
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Welcome to the forums.
Congratulations on the KIDS, as well as buying one new
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Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
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Molly's 70 wrote:Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
Any aftermarket piston, from a reliable manufacturer, purchased from a reliable reseller will do. Wiessco, pro X and something else are all revered. Just don't order unbranded junk off of ebay.

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6 Riders wrote:
Molly's 70 wrote:Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
Any aftermarket piston, from a reliable manufacturer, purchased from a reliable reseller will do. Wiessco, pro X and something else are all revered. Just don't order unbranded junk off of ebay.

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I thought Pro-X are OEM rebranded, so you might to avoid those. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

http://www.pro-x.com/genuine-pistons/
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Do you think that Kawasaki makes the pistons??

ART maybe.

http://www.art-piston.co.jp/en
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Welcome to the site! It has already been a wealth of knowledge for me as a new KDX owner. Really awesome community of riders here.
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Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the welcome.

OK, I have a Wiseco piston & top end kit on the way. I already have it apart, and it looks good. Cylinder & stock piston look good. No damage, scratches, rust or pitting. I always used Amsoil in it. It could be the fact it has been inside most of it's life. I took it apart & greased everything I could when I first bought it. I guess I am giving my kdx a 14 year face lift.

My plan is to clean everything, including the new piston. Measure ring gap, piston & bore. I'll give the cylinder a scotch bright hone . Is red OK?

I already leaned something here!
I have read on this site about clocking the circlips in the piston. 6 or 12. I have never heard this before. How do you guys clock the circlips?

Thanks in advance, JB
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6 or 12

they may compress and pop out otherwise
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