1995 kdx noise

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jenesais

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• Oct 20, 2002

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I checked out a 1995 kdx for my son to learn on. It seemed to be in decent shape except for a noise in the engine- it is a light rattle from idle to high rpm. The owner said that it has always been there and never get worse. He said the top end has been replaced and gone through professionally. Is this noise typical of this model. Thanks

 

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Dazza

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• Oct 20, 2002

• #2

Std for KDX.

 

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gooby

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• Oct 20, 2002

• #3

Normal, they all do it :)

 

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fatty_k

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• Oct 20, 2002

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It is usually the power valves and/or clutch and/or the power valve actuating linkage in the bottom end. Either way, it is normal. Add a full litre of oil to the tranny to quiet it down some.

 

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CMcCarthy

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• Oct 20, 2002

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Wow, a full liter? I was kinda worried about running 800cc in mine. It's good to know that others use more.
-Charles

 

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gooby

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Like fatty said,i too use most if not all the qt.That and brainwashing yourself not to hear it and....it's all good lol.

 

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ACGUY

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• Oct 21, 2002

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You should be learning to love that clattering sound. That is the sound of reliable bike that is extremely fun to ride. They all do it..........

 

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Perk

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• Oct 21, 2002

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Hey guys, look I'm alive and well.

 

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Perk

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• Oct 21, 2002

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Hey, look whose back and alive and well and all.
The only way to get rid of that noise is to hit the kill switch. Works like a charm.

 

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dirtryder72

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• Oct 21, 2002

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thats awesome my bike makes the same sound and its good to know that its just normal...its been there for some time now and it never got worse or quieter so i wasnt worried bout it but at least now i know

 

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gooby

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• Oct 21, 2002

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Perk you dog ....where you been !!!!

 

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DaveRS575

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• Oct 22, 2002

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The sound I am hearing sounds like a valve rapping, or knocking sound in an old chevy 6 banger when running low octane fuel... It's fairly loud and only when I am grunting through a higher gear than necessary, for example at lower RPM's in 5th and 6th gear... It does seem to go away when I get her screaming at higher RPM's but have been cautious... Is this really normal??? Mine is a 1994 KDX 200