KDX220, new to me

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Re: KDX220, new to me

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javjacob wrote: 10:03 pm Mar 08 2020 Very nice!!! A good motorcycle suspension shop can rebuild that rear shock. For the gas tank check out plastex.net https://www.plastex.net/
I have used it to repair many plastic parts and it works great.

That looks like Q-Bond, which I think is sodium carbonate or sodium bi-carbonate and super glue. Works great.
Watched there video, looks like good stuff.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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The 220 is done, runs good other than about 1/4 throttle,
Idles fine and just off idle. 4 strokes at about 1/4, 1/3 throttle on runs great.
Only mods are Boyesen reeds, FMF desert pipe and snorkel removes.
Stock jetting,
Main-145
Pilot-42
Needle- R1173l
Air screw- 1.5 out

Any suggestions

I tried raising and lowering the needle 1-up and 1-down no difference

I do have a 35mm from a 200 to try.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Looks awesome!
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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javjacob wrote: 08:42 pm Mar 12 2020 Looks awesome!
Thanks, just need to get to jetting a little better.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Plug looking rich you might try one smaller pilot jet. Especially if your needle clip is in the upper 2 clip settings. You didn’t say where the clip is currently, not sure what four stroking is. I’ve found blubbery sluggish is rich, to lean it runs too good zingy quick revving puts a hole in the top of the piston.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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The was in the middle position, I raised and lowered it one clip, didn’t seem to make a difference. 4-stroking, running rich. I’ll try smaller pilot jet.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Keep a thicker needle in mind.

It looks great!
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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KDXGarage wrote: 12:29 am Mar 13 2020 Keep a thicker needle in mind.

It looks great!
Thanks, I tried a 1174 needle, and didn't seem to make a difference either.
My jetting will be put on the back burner, my March trip was canceled.
In lieu of what I have been reading about cracks in pistons. I'm taking the cylinder off and replacing the piston.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Before you start changing jets, make sure the air screw is set correctly for what you have. Just a suggestion.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Well I removed the cylinder, and found the plating is coming off between the exhaust port and the top of the cylinder. So I guess sending it to be re-plated is the answer. Where is a good place for re=plating.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Millenium or PowerSeal

For example:

viewtopic.php?f=77&t=24041#p206710
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Millennium is the best.
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Thanks, I called Millenium,
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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If you want to save a few bucks on a new piston send me a PM.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Twinsig wrote: 03:43 pm Mar 15 2020 If you want to save a few bucks on a new piston send me a PM.
Thanks, I actually bought a Wiseco, I sent it off to Millennium with the cylinder.
I didn’t see a PM link on you profile.

Thanks anyway.
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rtbmrgl wrote: 05:47 pm Mar 12 2020 The 220 is done, runs good other than about 1/4 throttle,
Idles fine and just off idle. 4 strokes at about 1/4, 1/3 throttle on runs great.
Only mods are Boyesen reeds, FMF desert pipe and snorkel removes.
Stock jetting,
Main-145
Pilot-42
Needle- R1173l
Air screw- 1.5 out

Any suggestions

I tried raising and lowering the needle 1-up and 1-down no difference

I do have a 35mm from a 200 to try.
Beautiful bike and outstanding find! I am out in Napa if you ever want to ride. I ride Foresthill mostly but I am open to wherever. Take care.
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Re: KDX220, new to me

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Got my shock back today, $110 later, new seal, oil, gassed up and ready to go.
Mark
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'06 GL1800
'01 KDX200
'97 KDX220r
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