Hey Brother I couldnt agree more. I am fairly green to it as its been a long while since I have ridden but I recently picked up a KDX220r 2001. I was going to pick your brian about it if that is ok? 1. Did you find that you had to change the stock piston to something better? I am hearing a lot of that. 2. The little black cap with the small clear glass window (looks like gear oil location) am I correct or ? 3. What gear oil you use and how often you change it? 4. Recommented handle bars and bark busters. thanks much dude. Ride safe.
I haven't heard of anyone 'trashing' them. Usually when I show up for hare scrambles with mine I either get, 'hey man, cool bike', or 'bro I had one of those and sold it, wish I still had it though!' or just nervous glances. This thing always finishes and usually in the top half of the field if I can hang on.