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Posted: 12:20 pm Jan 14 2011
by Coop
I pulled my forks so I can replace the oil/seals, pulled the pipe so I can clean and paint it (i can't afford a new one anytime soon), and pulled the carb so I clean and re-jet it. My back was really bothering me at this point so I only go the stuff taken off and then I had to quit. I want to pull the triples to check/grease those bearings, as well as pull the shock and swingarm to get those bearings. This bike shows signs of some neglect as far as maintenance goes so I figured now is a good to time to tear down and replace them if needed.
I realized today the snorkel has been removed from the airbox and it is jetted rich: 160 main, 48 pilot, and 1172 needle in middle slot. No wonder the plug was so grungy.
Posted: 12:46 pm Jan 14 2011
by KDX4ID
I bolted in the new skid plate then went out side and cried...
I think I'll drive south this weekend 'till there's no more snow...
Prolly wind up in Vegas!
Posted: 12:50 pm Jan 14 2011
by Coop
Yeah I am pretty much snowed in too. That's why I decided to fire up the garage furnace and mess with the bike some.
Posted: 02:41 pm Jan 16 2011
by turtle
I didn't do all this today, but here's what is going on:
- Silencer repack done
- Installed Daystar fork boots
- About to install polisport headlight
- Seat foam and new cover install in process
Planned
- Clutch investigation (see separate post)
- Rebuild the rear suspension and shock
- Install better plastics (in hand)
Posted: 07:45 pm Jan 16 2011
by DirtBikeDad
Pulled the carb and cleaned it. Dropped the needle to the 2nd clip from the top and pulled the pipe to do a cursory KIPS inspection then RTV afterwards which I forgot to do the last time and things were getting a little spoogy.
Eliminated most of the low end bog. Don't know if it was carb cleaning or needle drop that did the trick but she rips down low again.
Posted: 09:44 pm Jan 16 2011
by ihatefalling
No bike maintenance, just a little riding. Did some trail maintenance and found a new way to connect two sections
Posted: 10:27 pm Jan 16 2011
by bigene
made a new bigger & better skid plate for her out a semi truck plastic mud flap and it looks great- installed new "scotts" rubber handlebar mounting cones- waiting on mounting my new dyna ring & rear brake pads till my also new "ACL" I got from some dead guy starts to heal. here in the twin cities now its 7 deg. & snow knee deep, so no big hurry.
Posted: 08:22 am Jan 17 2011
by gregp
My KDX hasn't moved since we got all of this snow. We are supposed to get some rain/wet snow tomorrow, so hopefully it will all pack down and refreeze so I can get back on the bike.
Posted: 06:21 pm Jan 22 2011
by Fatherof2
Pulled the swingarm for greasing!
By the way, that S100 stuff works great for removing grime!
Posted: 08:13 pm Jan 22 2011
by SS109
No maintenance today. Just a really tough A/B ride in San Manuel, AZ that kicked my ass. It was "C Rider Appreciation Day" and I was able to pit my bike and myself against some really challenging terrain. I did better than I expected. Found out I am "B" level in some areas but still "C" in others. Ended up going down twice, one of them pretty good, but me and the KDX pushed on and survived! My KDX never let me down!
Posted: 09:41 pm Jan 25 2011
by 220ripper
looked at its pieces in the Garage, waiting for RB mods to get back, carb and head . .
Posted: 07:57 am Jan 26 2011
by exbee
Regreased all swingarm/linkage bearings
New rear brake pads (with EBCs instead of the ebay junk I had before)
Fixed tail light wiring/new bulb
Installed 1-piece top bar clamp from KX500
Most importantly....INSTALLED ICE TIRES!
Hopefully tonight I can get my new carb slide and stock jets installed, clean the air filter and I'll be ready to rip around the lake this weekend!