Reuniting with the KDX family, looking at a 01 KDX220

sr5bidder · Mar 19, 2011

I think you just may have had too much fluid in the bike and it did what it was suppose to do. I f you have fluid coming out around the cap then I assume the tank is full (too much) I run mine empty.

sr5bidder · Mar 19, 2011

jb_dallas said:
My point is that alot of drama would have been avoided with the purchase of a $45 chain. I think it would have been well worth the $45, all things considered. A chain used constantly in sandy/muddy conditions will wear quicker than one used on dry, packed trails. Also, the tires hardly wear in sand...so...it really depends on the riding conditions. Besides, I wasnt making a comparison of a chain wearing at the same rate as tires...I simply said they were both regular maintenance items.

a $45 chain is not going to be half as good as the one in place.

If you are running $45 chains I can understand the "regular maintainence" you are preaching,

I am guilty of even worse....$25 cycle gear chain stretched so bad an ruined my renthal sprocket in one weekend!
peace bro :cool:

denbsteph · Mar 19, 2011

sr5bidder:
I filled her to the full line on the reservoir. I'm leaning towards I did not do a good job of snugging it down. I did not take the KDX out today, waiting for another Air Filter holder. The old one was split in several place's, should arrive Wednesday.

Instead I took the FZ1 out today for a little ride.................right at a 500 mile day ride. Took a ride into White Sulfur Springs WV. Then had lunch in Paint Back VA, best Buffalo Burger with in 1000 miles, good ride, great day, some decent twisties.

You ride with your reservoir dry??

julien_d · Mar 19, 2011

yes, I leave my reservoir dry. If I don't, it all splashes out through the vent tube anyway. I tried just taking it off, but the rads were always low without it. I suppose it does it's job of catching overflow and allowing it back in but any excess will just get splashed out.

sr5bidder · Mar 20, 2011

denbsteph said:
sr5bidder:
I filled her to the full line on the reservoir. I'm leaning towards I did not do a good job of snugging it down. I did not take the KDX out today, waiting for another Air Filter holder. The old one was split in several place's, should arrive Wednesday.

Instead I took the FZ1 out today for a little ride.................right at a 500 mile day ride. Took a ride into White Sulfur Springs WV. Then had lunch in Paint Back VA, best Buffalo Burger with in 1000 miles, good ride, great day, some decent twisties.

You ride with your reservoir dry??

I was going to go on a little day ride up around Jasper today with my xt350 and then hike down to a cool stream, but my wifes aunt passed away last night so I have to clean out the mini van for an alabama trip

denbsteph · Mar 20, 2011

sr5bidder: Sorry to here about the loss.

I'm gonna do some reading on the Reservour tank, get a good sense of what it's true purpose is.

sr5bidder · Mar 20, 2011

its mostly for catching over boil

denbsteph · Mar 28, 2011

Still waiting for the OEM air element holder, I wonder if the Japan disaster has slowed the part? I know it's getting ready to hurt the Toyota factories here. Maybe this is a sign, that maybe we should not out source all our fuc&ing jobs and idea's to the rest of the world. Take note Washington!!

julien_d · Mar 29, 2011

denbsteph said:
sr5bidder: Sorry to here about the loss.

I'm gonna do some reading on the Reservour tank, get a good sense of what it's true purpose is.

My experience with it is that it does a good job of catching boil over, and letting it back into the rads as it cools. However, if you put "extra" in there, it WILL slosh out. I tried running without it for a while, and found the rads consistently low. I don't see this with the tank on. That's why I figure it does it's job with the overflow.

sr5bidder · Mar 29, 2011

denbsteph said:
Still waiting for the OEM air element holder, I wonder if the Japan disaster has slowed the part? I know it's getting ready to hurt the Toyota factories here. Maybe this is a sign, that maybe we should not out source all our fuc&ing jobs and idea's to the rest of the world. Take note Washington!!

I meant to tell you earlier I have an extra filter cage kick'n around in the garage somewhere, been busy just got done with a 36hr 1400+mile round trip to PA and back.

denbsteph · Mar 30, 2011

sr5bidder: Well glad you made it back in one piece. I got the element cage the other day. Now if the weather will cooperate this weekend I can go hit the trails for a while. If I get out and do some riding, I'll give a report on how things are going, mechanically wise that is. Looking forward to wringing her out for a while.

Julien_d: Thanks for the insight on the overflow tank. Makes sense to me.

denbsteph · Apr 3, 2011

Went out to the farm and created some trails yesterday on the 150. Glad I took the Honda, that black mud was as slick as oil, it was soggy and nasty. Either way, got the GO PRO mounted on the helmet, It should of dried out some. I'm gonna hit the farm again today after work with the KDX. Do some experimenting with the GO PRO. I have not put on the lowering link yet, I'll do it this week. Need that extra leg extension.

denbsteph · Apr 27, 2011

Well I have went and done another mod, suspension overhaul at fti racing in Thomasville NC. Going to have it lowered two inches internally, rebuild the rear shock as well as the forks. The owner "Cal" is a wealth of knowledge. He was freaking out on the condition of the KDX, he was pretty much in awe. I'm now looking at a trials tire for the beast. I have done quite a bit of research concerning how the tire will react in all conditions. It seems that it will be quite a bit to handle at first, but with time it will be manageable.

I know julen_d and sr5bidder run a trials, but the question is what size are y'all running? Cant seem to find the 100/100. Or is everyone running the 110/90?
Looking at the Dunlop D803, not about to spend $150 for the Michelin.

If anyone is interested in buying some lowering links, I have the Kouba Link 1 for $40.00. I got these from sr5bidder, never put em on.

As far as the bike is going, running great. I have switched to Maxim two stroke Racing oil, smokeless type. I have run two tanks through her, no plug fouling seems to run pretty good. The bike has incredible pull from the low's thru the mids. It seems to just keep pulling, it's not flattening out in the top end....yet. When I get her back, I'll try once again to up load some pic's of her. Not having real good luck on the up loads. Later Dennis

julien_d · Apr 28, 2011

Trials tires are not sized that way. It will be a 4.00-18. The D803 is probably the most popular for trails. If you ride on-road at all or like high speeds consider the Pirelli MT43. I have had my MT43 fitted for nearly 3 years now and just can't wear the thing out. Remember the MT43 is NOT a competition trials tire, but rather a trials type tire designed specifically for trail use.

denbsteph · Apr 28, 2011

As always, thanks for the valuable information. I will look into that

denbsteph · Apr 28, 2011

julien_d: Where did you get the Pirelli tire at? checked numerous dealers and no go. Thanks Dennis

julien_d · Apr 28, 2011

I got mine at mc superstore I think. Most places should have it. Here's a couple...

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=WES_871-7143

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...80003&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=45&zmap=11015

http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-mt-43-motorcycle-tire

denbsteph · Apr 28, 2011

julien_d: I hit a google search and it came up, usually I hit bike bandit but it did not show until I hit googled the tire. Weird.

How much pressure are you running when you know you will be hitting some open trails, then back into the tight woods? Just trying to get a feel for what is coming. I have read about some riders running as much as 11lbs and as little as 4 lbs. I'll mainly be hitting the open trails for a quick blast then back into the tide woods, logs mud holes and up some hills.

Rim locks, are you running with just the one?

As always thanks for the info!!

julien_d · Apr 29, 2011

Heavy duty tube, 1 rimlock, 6 - 8psi. If I know I'm going to be running all out on pavement I'll bump it up to 13. A compact pump comes in handy!

denbsteph · May 2, 2011

julien_d: Thanks again for the insight, I'll order the tires and HD tube next week. You are correct the compact pump does come in handy, I have that covered.

I just got her back and the first thing I noticed was she does not pull those wheelies as easy as before, I liked the wheelies. It was just a short ride, so I did not get a chance to see how she really handles. However it did appear to run differently, maybe its just me, but it did not appear to have that break away speed she had before..........maybe it's just me, I hope so. It did take about 7 kicks to get her going, which I found odd. If I can get some pics downloaded, I'll send some.

sr5bidder · May 3, 2011

julien_d said:
Trials tires are not sized that way. It will be a 4.00-18. The D803 is probably the most popular for trails. If you ride on-road at all or like high speeds consider the Pirelli MT43. I have had my MT43 fitted for nearly 3 years now and just can't wear the thing out. Remember the MT43 is NOT a competition trials tire, but rather a trials type tire designed specifically for trail use.

I have both now (803 and mt43)!!! the mt43 is mounted on the xt350 and it is very tall :yikes: and rubbed the shock for about 40 miles. I ran it at motomountain and it has good traction and then put about 70 miles on road sunday. it is alot tougher on the street than the 803 would be. thinking of getting the mt43?? for the front of the xt if thats what the front is called, I am running 33lbs in the rear but may try to go down to 22lbs

the 803 on the kdx has been there since end 2008 and have got many many rides on it and can tell you the only down fall in sand and when you hit the brakes and really need to stop or going down a steep hill. I find at times the 803 has to much traction on hill climbs and have flipped 3 times I have learned to stay on the clutch up steep hills :cool:

denbsteph · May 4, 2011

sr5bidder: Yes I'm looking at the MT43 and putting a Pirelli scorpion EXTRA on the front. I'm gonna wait until next pay day and order the tires. For now the Stock tires will have to do. As always thanks for the information. Dennis

denbsteph · May 5, 2011

julien_d and sr5bidder: I wonder if the Pirelli will rub on the silencer sense the bike was lowered internally 2"?? I'm gonna have to do some measuring before I order the tire......always something.

julien_d · May 6, 2011

It may, or it may not.

sr5bidder · May 8, 2011

I have the fmf pipe and silencer and it does not rub on it. I did however get some tread marks in my rear fender while running the kouba links I'm not sure if it does it anymore though without the links

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