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madmike4x4

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I just bought a 1996 KDX200 in stock form and good condition. I just started it up for the first time after buying it and when it idles, there is a loud clicking noise. When i twist the throttle 1/8 turn and the rpm's go up slightly, this noise goes away. I have been riding for a long time, mostly owning motocross bikes and I have never heard a noise like this. Is it the kick starter? kips system? any info would be great.

 

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Roland C

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That's pretty normal for a KDX. When you change the tranny oil, put in more than what is recommended (close to a full quart). That should help.

 

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Kips

 

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madmike4x4

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doesn't putting more oil in risk blowing out the sight glass?

 

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madmike4x4

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If it is the KIPS, explain whats making the noise and how do I fix it?

 

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Bubbie3737

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from what i understand you can't really "fix" it. kdx's are just like that. Mine does it and runs perfect. I've looked up how to fix it, and people say it's normal.

 

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250RDude

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My 90 KDX Makes the infamous KIPS Clatter at idle & slightly above. All my riding buds that have KDX's I've compared & ALL have it to some degree, more or less. :yeehaw:

doesn't putting more oil in risk blowing out the sight glass?

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The Transmission is vented. I've overfilled mine & it just leaked out the overflow tube for a couple miles. :joke:

 

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redramhemi

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• Apr 17, 2004

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I noticed it too. i was curious as to what it was. thanks guys

 

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KnoxKDX

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Got mine back from EG and it no longer makes the "noise"...makes other noises, but it doesn't sound like it's being lubed with gravel.

 

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89kdx200rdr

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it wont blow the sight glass but it may leak alittle at the clutch shaft. i run a whole quart in mine.

 

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guggie

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• Apr 21, 2004

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When you put a whole quart in do you have to turn the idle up so it won't stall in 1st w/ the clutch in? Because I filled mine from 650 ml, to a quart yesterday an yesterday it wouldent idle in first with the clutch in. Whats wrong w/ my clutch?