New to the KDX world

Just picked up a new (2002 leftover) kdx220 for a very reasonable price. My last bike was a mildly modded 02' XR250. I went for the Kaw fro several reasons. Great reviews of the bike for many years running. Lighter, and more power than the XR (not to mentino it wil get my kid off my back (a KX rider.) So far I like the green machine, but the handling seems quirky and unpredictable. (I know, I know - read the posts and get the suspension dialed...) I've fooled with the sag, and clickers but can't get a read on anything comfortable yet. Most notably for me is how the bike jumps. No hard landings (the reduction in weight and slightly more travel is much easier on the body than the XR), but I can't seem to get a consistent partern for flight. Sometimes very nose high, other times tail in the air. In this respect the Honda was much more predictable and forgiving. I also have a bog at throttle snap. I think it's the "lean" version down low (probably requiring an increase in pilot), but am not really sure how to distinguish the difference between that and too rich. (currently Starts easy - cold or warm, will sit and idle for a reasonable amount of time without self-choking.)
The low end of this bike is awsome, but I was pretty disappointed with the short "legs" (the XR will smoke it from 3rd gear up.) So if anyone can point me to the "real good" threads...
> 195 lb in full gear - need suspension help / tips. (Semi aggressive trail rider, spend a fair amount of time on practive MX track since it's close to home.)
> What are the obvious mods to get some performance without spending a fortune.

getting there . . .

Another 1/2 hour of seat time today. The low end bog is nearly gone. Must have been a goo situation in the carb since it's been sitting on the showroom floor for nearly 3 years. I increased the compression on the forks (clickers in 4 turns from stock), and increased the sag on the rear by 1/2 inch (left the compression and rebound alone for now.) Rides a little better, and the additional seat time is also a big help. I'm contemplating .41 springs for the forks. (Does this sound about right?) ~190-195 with gear. Great forum - I originally worried I may not be able to find a comprehensive info source like thumpertalk was for the XR, but it looks like this is the real deal here! Thanks for the replies and tips. Mods soon to come! :cool: