Hello, I have ridden quite a few 2 strokes off road and now own a '95 KDX 200. I like the bike, but am looking to increase the low end power or gear the bike down. I most recently rode a KX250. KDX now has an FMF fatty pipe on it and in 2nd gear in the woods the rpm's are too low to be in the meat of the powerband in most situations. Do you recommend lower gearing or a torque pipe to replace the fatty? Pro-Circuit platinum 2 or FMF Gnarly woods? Which pipe do you all prefer? Thanks in advance for any help.
I would drop the front sprocket down to 12 and see what that does first. It's a cheap mod, and easily reversible. I usually prefer 2nd or 3rd gear, and not in the powerband in most situations, but to each his own. If you like to ride it on the pipe, the lower gearing will surely help some.