Newbie Needing Advice

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speedracer238

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• Feb 13, 2004

• #1

Well I finally decided it was time to get into dirt bikes. I found a decent deal on a 1990 KDX 200 so I took that. I know it needs rear wheel bearings but I'm just here looking for any trouble spots these bikes have and what maintence I should do before i ride this spring. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :thumb:

Ed

 

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FLBob

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Jun 4, 2001

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• Feb 13, 2004

• #2

The rear suspension has a bunch of needle bearings that go bad if not kept up. Check them all.

I seem to go thru throttle cables-check both ends for fraying.

Check the KIPS for spoonge build-up.

Check your sag to see if the springs are near right for you-most folks need heavier front springs.

Good luck!

 

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canyncarvr

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• Feb 13, 2004

• #3

Check the 'new bike' prep on CDave's site. You will want to check the suspension bearings including the swingarm. Also the steering head bearings. Chances of them being ok are about zip. .

Maybe see if the KIPS even works.

 

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wibby

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Mar 15, 2003

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• Feb 14, 2004

• #4

Speaking of Steering Head Bearings
http://www.dirtrider.net/teamdrn/sh...f56475965e468406d30ea07e96e029&sort=1&cat=500

 

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fuzzy

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• Feb 16, 2004

• #5

Nice!