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Ark_220

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I bought me a new KDX220 today, I am going to tear it down and grease all the linkage, ect. I have always had race bikes mostly but after riding for 20 years, I am going back to a enduro again.
I wish they had a 19" rear tire on them, because of the tire selection is greater. I was looking at putting Michelins on it, FMF pipe and silencer and putting renthal bars and sprokets.
Time to tear in...

 

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Fred T

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Originally posted by Ark_220
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I wish they had a 19" rear tire on them, because of the tire selection is greater. I was looking at putting Michelins on it, FMF pipe and silencer and putting renthal bars and sprokets.
Time to tear in...

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Yeah, those pinch flats are more fun aren't they? The 18 inch is the preferred woods tire/rim for stiffer sidewalls. Michelin makes lots of real nice S-M-H 12's to fix you up.

 

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Ark_220

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Does Michelin have the new Star Cross in 18" for the rear?

 

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Don't buy Renthal sprockets unless you want to save a few ounces (if that.) Just get the cheap steel sprockets, I garuntee they will last at least 4 times as long, and 1/4 the price! But hey if you're into racing and want so save a quarter pound or so go for it....or ya could just go on a diet for a day or two. ;)

Also, they use an 18" rim for a reason, so you can run taller sidewalls and prevent pinch flats in the trails/dez. 19" rims are nice for MX (doesn't feel quite as squishy in the corners) but they are no good for woods, rocks, roots, etc. Michelin doesn't make starcross tires for 18" rims (or at least I have never seen any) but their other tires are pretty damn good, M12 front and S12 rear is a killer combo. Or Dunlop D756's are great...but tires is a whole other can of worms.

Congrats on the new ride! ;)

 

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Congrats on the new bike! I would get the Gnarly REV pipe for it. See Jeff Fredette's website for mods info.

 

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Ark-220 , No they dont' make it. I did however try the front 21", didn't care for it and went back to Dunlop 756 front and kept Michelin S-12 rear - great set up for my area. This setup should work for you very well.

Congrats' on your new bike!

 

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Get the steel sprockets and lose the kickstand. Saves more weight.

 

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Ark_220

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You were talking bout the FMF pipe right, the woods or desert?

Yes, I think I am going to like it ok. I am going to get the Michelins S-12's I guess front and back.

 

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Originally posted by Enduro_Nut
Ark-220 , No they dont' make it. I did however try the front 21", didn't care for it and went back to Dunlop 756 front and kept Michelin S-12 rear - great set up for my area. This setup should work for you very well.

Congrats' on your new bike!

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I am about to do the same thing. I have never had a KDX and am wondering whether I should opt for a 200 or a 220. I will basically be putting around with my teenaged son, but there are some decent hills where we riude anbd I need to make sure I can climb them.

He will be on my old XR 250.

 

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Dave - I would opt for the 220 but either one would be fine, they will carry you anywhere you have the capability to ride. I've owned 3 of them in the last 16 years, they wear like a pair of Levis'!!