1994 KDX200 Problems - Low Power, Oil Leak, Hard to Start
Posted: 10:35 am May 28 2025
I recently rebuilt a 94 KDX200 from a box full of parts I got from a guy off marketplace. It was a combination of me and a local mechanic that finished off the build after I ran out of time. Everything is all back together now and the bike runs, but I'm experiencing the following problems:
- Hard to Start, the air filter and carb are spotless so I do not believe it's either of these
- Will not idle without throttle, adjusting air and pilot screws does nothing
- Compression feels low even though piston and rings are brand new and cylinder is fine, very easy to kick over
- When riding through the gears, power is low. it will rev high but engine is not delivering nearly the power it should be
- black oil leaking from exhaust port. all of the correct gaskets and washers are in place between the exhaust and cylinder
- black oil leaking from crankcase overflow
I'm concerned that I have a crank seal issue, but wanted to check with others to see if there's anything else I should be doing / checking before I resort to taking the entire engine back apart to look at them.
thanks!
- Hard to Start, the air filter and carb are spotless so I do not believe it's either of these
- Will not idle without throttle, adjusting air and pilot screws does nothing
- Compression feels low even though piston and rings are brand new and cylinder is fine, very easy to kick over
- When riding through the gears, power is low. it will rev high but engine is not delivering nearly the power it should be
- black oil leaking from exhaust port. all of the correct gaskets and washers are in place between the exhaust and cylinder
- black oil leaking from crankcase overflow
I'm concerned that I have a crank seal issue, but wanted to check with others to see if there's anything else I should be doing / checking before I resort to taking the entire engine back apart to look at them.
thanks!