Hi all, been into street bikes and track days for several years now. I decided to sell my track bike and get into dirt bikes with my boys. So, I picked up a 2001 KDX 200 for me and have so far picked up a 2004 CRF50 for the boys. Once I get my older boy (9) used to it, I'll probably pick up a 70-80 for him next season and hand the 50 down to my 6yo.
I looked at a couple of ragged KDX's before coming across this fine specimen locally via Craigslist. It was in great shape (as you can see), but wouldn't start after having been parked for a couple of years. I got it home, put in a fresh plug & gas. After checking for spark, I drained the carb float bowl (plenty of junk came out with the gas) and let some gas run through there. Buttoned it back up and she started on the second kick!
It idles pretty rough and it tends to stumble at mid-throttle, but WOT goes like a raped ape. So, I've got some carb cleaning ahead of me. But hey, that's half the fun. :-)
I've already found some great info on here, looking forward to more!
-Bob
I looked at a couple of ragged KDX's before coming across this fine specimen locally via Craigslist. It was in great shape (as you can see), but wouldn't start after having been parked for a couple of years. I got it home, put in a fresh plug & gas. After checking for spark, I drained the carb float bowl (plenty of junk came out with the gas) and let some gas run through there. Buttoned it back up and she started on the second kick!
It idles pretty rough and it tends to stumble at mid-throttle, but WOT goes like a raped ape. So, I've got some carb cleaning ahead of me. But hey, that's half the fun. :-)
I've already found some great info on here, looking forward to more!
-Bob