"New" 1980-1982 KDX 175 for me

[Charger71]

I just bought a buddies old KDX 175. It cost me a couple of Ben Franklins. It was rideable 3 years ago, until the owners son broke the gear shift lever. It was painted primer gray with a rattle can. I want to rebuild/restore the bike and then play with it.

As you can see, I am new to this website. After cleaning carb, changing gas lines, gas, spark plug, and oil, what should a fella do to get a bike running. I want to check compression before I start dissassembling bike. Good idea or get on with rebuild?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[radonc73]

I know on tecates the gear shifter can be removed from the other side. I used to think you had to split cases. My brother did his in a couple of hours.

 

[glad2ride]

How thorough of a rebuild are you planning? Since a compression check is easy, why not go ahead and do it?

Will it crank now?