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I bought my 2004 KDX220 in June. It is a project and it got some new bearings, seals, etc. Yesterday I got to take it on the trails for the first time and I had a lot of fun. I think I am really going to like this bike.

But the day ended early because of a broken clutch cable. The transmission dragged in gear when I bought it, but after a couple oil changes it seemed to be fine riding around on my property. But once I got it really warmed up it was dragging a bit again. The cable has a quick adjuster on it so I adjusted it and it was a little better, but then the cable broke. So I am hoping a couple oil changes and adjustments will help, but given the overall condition of the bike I am betting the basket needs attention. Any opinions on this would be appreciated.

Also, I need a clutch cable. I can get a Motion Pro on Ebay for $17 shipped. Has anyone had any good/bad luck with the MP products and is that a good price?

Thanks.
Bill

They make good stuff

10-4. thanks. I ordered a couple from my local off-road dealer.

What part of central Illinois are you from?

In the repair manual there is a check in the clutch section that has to do with a spacer on the clutch actuator rod that sets the arm on the clutch cover. I had to remove the spacer on mine to get the clutch to drag less. that might be worth at least checking.

Budget_89KDX wrote:What part of central Illinois are you from?

I'm from the Peoria area. I went to the Peoria Motorcycle Club's off road poker run Sunday and had a blast.

Where are you?

rbates9 wrote:In the repair manual there is a check in the clutch section that has to do with a spacer on the clutch actuator rod that sets the arm on the clutch cover. I had to remove the spacer on mine to get the clutch to drag less. that might be worth at least checking.

Good idea. I have seen that in the manual. I assume once I get the clutch cover off I can see the basket easily and make a determination if I need to work on the basket or look at changing the spacers? I did the 90 degree test in the manual but it didn't tell me much because the cable kind of flopped to the side.