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220 piston exploding???
i just got a 1998 kdx 220 and i wanna know of any problematic traits of this year and model bike. I have been reading alot about the 220 pistons "exploding" and wanna know what i should worry about. The bike runs fine and makes good power and I believe it is stock. Has anyone else had any problems, let me know! Thanks
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If the piston is stock, then change it. They are known to have the piston skirt break off. There is no rhyme or reason for it, some cheat death for years and many miles, others end up with a blown top AND bottom end to the tune of many hundreds of dollars. For about $150 you and pretty much bullet proof that motor from anything shy of owner abuse.
Besides, it's a good way to figure out how a KIPS works. A stock 1998 is well past due for a piston change anyways.
Besides, it's a good way to figure out how a KIPS works. A stock 1998 is well past due for a piston change anyways.
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Oh, and don't replace it with one from Kawasaki either. Go aftermarket. I used a wiseco. There is much discussion on the preferences of forged vs cast; mainly on how you treat the engine when cold. A forged piston is a little "loose" during warm-up and prone to seizure/sticking until fully warm. But hey! it's all been discussed and should be found using the search.
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ok but i have a few more questions... who else makes pistons for the bike? i do plan on making the bike ALOT faster very soon what part would be the most bang for my buck?And do u know of any companies that make plastics for the bike(i dont care if they are stock or even green for that matter) thx and happy new years!
(please keep in mind the bike is riddin in the muddy swampy areas of south GA.)
(please keep in mind the bike is riddin in the muddy swampy areas of south GA.)
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Hey Eroc
Go read through the posts in the 'RB Carb and Head Q&A' section of the forum and you might find some bang for your buck either there or in an exhaust.
Also read the 'Suspension' section to learn how to make that power controllable. search for things like 'exhaust' and 'reeds' and 'air box lid removal'...
Check the online retailers for your plastics, they aren't hard to find.. Acerbis, UFO, and Maier are a few brand names that come to mind.. Maier makes a motocross style rear fender that makes the KDX ALOT faster if you place stickers just right on it! Might help you outrun the gators in the swamps.
Its amazing how much you can learn on this site by sorting through the posts and reading.. for example the first post that comes up in the General Q&A section is a 'sticky' called "Best of the best mods!" that might be a good place to start!
Go read through the posts in the 'RB Carb and Head Q&A' section of the forum and you might find some bang for your buck either there or in an exhaust.
Also read the 'Suspension' section to learn how to make that power controllable. search for things like 'exhaust' and 'reeds' and 'air box lid removal'...
Check the online retailers for your plastics, they aren't hard to find.. Acerbis, UFO, and Maier are a few brand names that come to mind.. Maier makes a motocross style rear fender that makes the KDX ALOT faster if you place stickers just right on it! Might help you outrun the gators in the swamps.
Its amazing how much you can learn on this site by sorting through the posts and reading.. for example the first post that comes up in the General Q&A section is a 'sticky' called "Best of the best mods!" that might be a good place to start!
its a '04 KDX 220 cadillac
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Don't worry, we 200 riders will stop and wait for ya, while we sip on a lil listerene of course
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I have a suggestion. Don't do anything to the bike. Sell it and buy mine. I have a 2005 KDX200 with some goodies on it, but it has plenty of room for performance mods. i.e. stock engine and such. My mods were to make it easy to ride (for me). Plus I live in North Florida, so it may not be too far for possible delivery.eroc198 wrote:ok i do plan on making the bike ALOT faster very soon what part would be the most bang for my buck?And do u know of any companies that make plastics for the bike(i dont care if they are stock or even green for that matter) thx and happy new years!
(please keep in mind the bike is riddin in the muddy swampy areas of south GA.)
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I think all you 200 riders suffer from "Small Piston Syndrome". Why else would you keep yapping at us 220 riders?
You don't hear us poking at you do ya?
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Can't hear ya cuz we are still waiting for ya to catch upBrian wrote:I think all you 200 riders suffer from "Small Piston Syndrome". Why else would you keep yapping at us 220 riders?
You don't hear us poking at you do ya?
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Do they make a pill for that?(although less reliable)
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....Guess he didn't change his piston.........
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