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Hi guys, just found this site. Thanks for accepting me into your group.

I just bought a 98’ KDX 220 for a song earlier in the week. Been extremely busy at work so I haven’t even given it a kick. I know it has fueling issues as the kid I bought it from said it’ll start, rev to the moon, then bog down and die.

Hope to get a chance to Begin the tear down soon. Have a few small honey doos to finish up first unfortunately.

I’m Sure I’ll have a few questions for the group to laugh at soon.

Yeti

Were here to help. I'll get the popcorn ready.

Welcome to the group. Pull and clean the carb first thing, and make plans for a top end job unless the PO has already pulled the OEM piston (search on here for 220 piston to see why), and get a service manual. Then have fun.

Thanks a lot. Thanks and yes I’m already aware of the piston issue. This is my first 2 smoke since the mid 90s.

I'm new to the board too. These guys are very friendly and super helpful. Welcome aboard!!!! I recently overpaid for a 93 KDX200 which I am trying to keep from flooding out. Before you say it I know... Jet Block Gasket....

Ok so I finally began the project. First objective being get it to run. Cleaned carb, new plug etc... Reinstalling the carb I found the intake boot torn, not surprised. This carb is the Keihin 38mm and the boot seems too small. Period, even with the tear I can’t get it to spread out to what seems effective. Has Vforce 3 reeds. Is there a specific boot for the 38mm ???

Thanks in advance

Greg

OK, after a quick search, which I’m terrible at on these places. Sounds like most here prefer the stock 36mm. Previous owner had it, I left without grabbing it. I’ll contact him.

Any recommendations from you guys will be greatly appreciated.

Get that carb back.

The stock carb on your 220 is a 33mm. The 33 and the 35 from the 200 are the same size body on the carb. The 36 and 38 are larger bodied. I stretched a 38 onto another bike and wouldn't want to try it on the KDX.

Thanks a lot. Hoping I can get my hands on the supposed stocker.

Got the stock 33mm in my possession, not in good shape at all...

Anybody have one for sale ?

Or has anyone used an ebay / amazon knockoff with success ?

Don't use the knockoff's. Their not the same.

Thanks and yeah I kinda knew that, wishful thinking I guess...

Can I make a 96’ 200 carb work ? I know it’s the stock 35mm. I suck at searching and can have the the carb in hand quickly. Really want this project running Lol.
Thanks in advance.

Greg

Yes it will work fine, you will lose just a touch of bottom end, but also gain a little top. Needs to be jetted properly of course.

Thanks bufftester, yes I have enough jets on hand to dial in I believe. The 35mm is on the way. I’ll report back soon.

Thanks everyone

Greg

Hi guys ! Been a while. Wound up splitting cases on 98 kdx220. Re installing transmission. Is this neutral on right side ?

Yeti24 wrote: ↑07:06 pm Oct 12 2021 Can I make a 96’ 200 carb work ? I know it’s the stock 35mm. I suck at searching and can have the the carb in hand quickly. Really want this project running Lol.
Thanks in advance.

Greg

Welcome to the team Greg! I have a 97 220 with a 04 200 35mm carb on it. It runs great so far. Good luck. You are going to love the bike.

Yeti24 wrote: ↑06:08 pm Aug 07 2022 Hi guys ! Is this neutral on right side ?

Yes. that is neutral.

Good morning guys and thanks a lot. I’ll probably try to drop the gears in tonight. Probably be reaching out to you all again.