I haven't done any plug chops yet with the KDX220 but I did rejet my bike and have done a couple of other things that recommended here that have improved my riding enjoyment.
First thing was to set the sag and adjust the compression and rebound on the rear shock. I didn't notice much difference in the bike but then again, I'm not riding it very hard either.
I then modified the airbox and still didn't notice a big improvement.
Next up was to rejet the bike to a 142 main and put the clip in the 2nd from the top on the needle valve. I went riding yesterday and the bike is a totally different bike - what a difference. Much more responsive throttle and the bike just felt all around better. I'll have to do further refinements as time allows but this was sure a big improvement
I also switched to to Mobil MX2T synthetic and the bike doesn't smoke anymore. This could be due to the jetting as much as the oil, but I am grateful the smoking is gone.
Next step is to put new springs in the front. don't know if this will make a difference for me but many here say it will.
I went out to my first trail ride on Saturday to a place that was great. Nemadji State Forest in MN was the location and I was overwhelmed. They list maybe 100 miles on a trail map but there must be ten times that many unlisted trails which was where the fun really was. Tried a couple single track trails that were a bit rough for my 8 year old but we hit miles of two trackers that my son really enjoyed. We rode over 60 miles and my butt was sore by the end of the day.
Questions:
1. Does anyone know of any hop-ups for a KLX110 to give it a little more grunt out of the hole? The bike could ues a little help here.
2. How do you all not get lost when riding in some of these very large trail areas? GPS unit so you can at least know the direction home? Anyone carry 2 way radios?
Again - thanks to all for the help. More questions to come I'm certain.
Mark
First thing was to set the sag and adjust the compression and rebound on the rear shock. I didn't notice much difference in the bike but then again, I'm not riding it very hard either.
I then modified the airbox and still didn't notice a big improvement.
Next up was to rejet the bike to a 142 main and put the clip in the 2nd from the top on the needle valve. I went riding yesterday and the bike is a totally different bike - what a difference. Much more responsive throttle and the bike just felt all around better. I'll have to do further refinements as time allows but this was sure a big improvement
I also switched to to Mobil MX2T synthetic and the bike doesn't smoke anymore. This could be due to the jetting as much as the oil, but I am grateful the smoking is gone.
Next step is to put new springs in the front. don't know if this will make a difference for me but many here say it will.
I went out to my first trail ride on Saturday to a place that was great. Nemadji State Forest in MN was the location and I was overwhelmed. They list maybe 100 miles on a trail map but there must be ten times that many unlisted trails which was where the fun really was. Tried a couple single track trails that were a bit rough for my 8 year old but we hit miles of two trackers that my son really enjoyed. We rode over 60 miles and my butt was sore by the end of the day.
Questions:
1. Does anyone know of any hop-ups for a KLX110 to give it a little more grunt out of the hole? The bike could ues a little help here.
2. How do you all not get lost when riding in some of these very large trail areas? GPS unit so you can at least know the direction home? Anyone carry 2 way radios?
Again - thanks to all for the help. More questions to come I'm certain.
Mark