1997 KDX220r

[eagles22793]

I just got a 1997 kdx220r and i want to know from someone if this bike is good for me. i amd 5' 9" and i weigh 146. there is an fmf turbine power core two silencer and fmf fatty. i am going to get jets for it. can any tell me what jets should i put in it? what little things can i do to it to make it faster but not spend a lot of money on it.

thanks
brandon

 

[dansavage]

I'm much bigger than you and my 220 suits me just fine.
Do you know if you have the stock carb on your bike, or one off of a kdx200?

That should guide your jetting direction, along with how you plan on riding. I recommend that you read the tech tips on this website, it spells out the low cost mods you can do to these bikes.

Take care.

 

[eagles22793]

i am not sure what the carb is for. it has a 160 jet in it already so i am not going to mess wih the main jet. what is the website for the tech tips

 

[mudpack]

I what little things can i do to it to make it faster but not spend a lot of money on it.

That's easy: learn to ride it to its full potential. I'm serious. The bike is faster than you are, and may be faster than you'll ever be.
Too many guys think the easy way to more speed is by engine mods. It aint. The best/easiest way is through suspension setup and enhanced riding skills.
Soooo...
Git out there and RIDE it!

 

[dansavage]

This website has tons of info (before u get to this discussion board).

I'd read up on it before embarking on any mechanical work. Also, as mudpack said, it is our skills that make us good riders, not a faster bike!!!

 

[flapwick]

Now you tell me

 

[flapwick]

Anybody out there want to trade a 35mm carb and an FMF gnarly pipe for some riding lessons?

 

[sr5bidder]

get a lighter rear spring and go riding every chance you get ..check your air pressure in your tires 12-15psi will help traction