idle

[kdxmann]

i went ridin yesterday with my 01 kawasaki kdx200 and ever time i came to a stop it would idle a little and die what is a matter with my bike do i just need to turn he idle up or is it somethin more serious then that?also 1 more thing is it ok to shift without the clutch i heard some people say it was and some it wasnt please help thanx

 

[mudwalker]

First make sure your air filter is clean, then if idle is still low, turn it up. Read more good stuff about tuning stock/modified kdx, all the answers are here.
Shift with or without the clutch, I do both.

 

[kdxmann]

thanx well im ridin on trails that r bumpy so i dont wanna reach for the clutch when i hit a bump u no

 

[wibby]

...don't wanna reach for the clutch??

I usually keep two fingers on the clutch as well as on the front brake, especially in tight, bumpy, technical stuff.

 

[KdxChode]

Does your bike idle in nuetral? If so, it might just be a simple clutch adjustment.

 

[jaredr]

Regarding your question about using the clutch to shift... not using the clutch is sometimes termed 'power-shifting' in my neck of the woods. Power-shifting does increase wear on some internal components but there are some situations when its worth it. It is quite common for people to power-shift when racing, I personally don't do much racing so I only power-shift during long uphill climbs or other vicarious situations where I more concerned about keeping control or momentum.
Play hard.

 

[kdxmann]

i adjusted the air screw and idle adjuster and seems to idle fine but i will see this weekend what it will really do.my friend is gettin a yamaha yzf250f and he is sayin it will smoke me i think its the other way around what do u guys think

 

[mudwalker]

Reguarding the upcoming race with a YZ250F, no it won't. I was smoked on pavement by a WR250F on sunday, not even close. Although I am still running a 12t sproket, lots of shifting. Still I doubt you will beat that blue monster in a drag.

 

[kdxmann]

well it is 95% rider 5% bike right well any ways i just wanna ride it in the woods. but has anyone found the top speed of this bike i dyin to no and i dont feel like killing myself getting it into 6th gear

 

[89kdx200rdr]

i think when the yz250wr's came out they clocked one at 99mph in a magazine. whos gonna do that in the woods? get your self a 50 rear sprocket get in front of the guy and rock blast him

 

[kdxmann]

the top speed of that yz250f is 65mph from dirtbike magazine. i can beat that.if i did put a larger 50tooth rear sprocket on it will it go faster or just more acceleration with less top speed or visa versa