2strokeher
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- May 9, 2008
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I'm fixing up an 87 kdx200 that I got form a guy at work. Its in great shape, always starts on the 2nd kick, everythings in good working order. Now I'm doing some basic maitnence on it to keep it running in tip top shape.
Its got very slow oil leaks from behind the kickstarter and the front sprocket. I'm having trouble finding new seals online. any body know were I can order these from. Also do I have to split the lower end to replace these? I have the clymer repair manuel but its not clear.
I'd also like to replace the fork boots. Looking for dark blue ones, don't have to be oem either. If anybodys got some to sell or knows were to get em in the correct size let me know.
The rubber intake manifold between the carb and the reed valves is starting to show signs of cracking but I think its still air tight, I blew propane on it while it was idialing and it didn't rev up at all. But I'd still like to replace it if somebodys got one in good shape that there looking to part with or again if you know were I can find one.
I'm going to pull the cylinder off next week to decarbon the engine and put in a new wiseco piston, rings, and neadle bearing, its running good right now but being as old as it is I'm sure it could use a new piston. As long as I have it off is there anything else I should be doing too?
Lastley, I live out in the sticks and take this bike out on long trips on the gravel roads. I know most 2 stroke dirt bikes like on and off throttle. I'm scared to open her up for to long or hold her at a constant throttle for a long time even at mid throttle for fear of melting the piston. Right know the bike is all stock and I'm running 92 octane at 32:1. Would jetting it to run a little ritcher or using a colder spark plug for this type of riding be a good idea? Using ngk br9es right know. Also any good synthetic 2 stroke oil recomendation? Or any other ideas to help minimize the risk of melting my piston when running the engine like this or am I just being paronoied for know reason?
Thanks
Its got very slow oil leaks from behind the kickstarter and the front sprocket. I'm having trouble finding new seals online. any body know were I can order these from. Also do I have to split the lower end to replace these? I have the clymer repair manuel but its not clear.
I'd also like to replace the fork boots. Looking for dark blue ones, don't have to be oem either. If anybodys got some to sell or knows were to get em in the correct size let me know.
The rubber intake manifold between the carb and the reed valves is starting to show signs of cracking but I think its still air tight, I blew propane on it while it was idialing and it didn't rev up at all. But I'd still like to replace it if somebodys got one in good shape that there looking to part with or again if you know were I can find one.
I'm going to pull the cylinder off next week to decarbon the engine and put in a new wiseco piston, rings, and neadle bearing, its running good right now but being as old as it is I'm sure it could use a new piston. As long as I have it off is there anything else I should be doing too?
Lastley, I live out in the sticks and take this bike out on long trips on the gravel roads. I know most 2 stroke dirt bikes like on and off throttle. I'm scared to open her up for to long or hold her at a constant throttle for a long time even at mid throttle for fear of melting the piston. Right know the bike is all stock and I'm running 92 octane at 32:1. Would jetting it to run a little ritcher or using a colder spark plug for this type of riding be a good idea? Using ngk br9es right know. Also any good synthetic 2 stroke oil recomendation? Or any other ideas to help minimize the risk of melting my piston when running the engine like this or am I just being paronoied for know reason?
Thanks