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I'll hopefully get some pics up tomorrow, if the weather cooperates, but no later than Sunday.

EDIT: Adding the vid to this page so no one misses that my bike actually is done and running!

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That is sweet looking and sounds great. Love the white and blue. Almost to nice to get dirty. And, as rbates said, close ups, please.

Love the albino KDX! All these projects are inspiring for sure!

BTW, nice pony tail. Im sure it goes with out saying but still.

Nice job! It looks and sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing the experience.

Very nice!

Cool man.... cool.

SWEET! Great job on the rebuild. I am glad to see the white KDX going again.

Pics and specs here: http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.ph ... 68#p117968

Congrats on getting her running! I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there if you'll have me

Definitely. I apoligize for being so hard to get in touch with when you were here. I caught some stomach bug and I pretty much slept a day away. Anyways, bring your gear next time so we can squeeze in a ride if you have the time!

First, let me say what a nice ride you've got there, SS109!

My first post here is probably similar to most first posts, in that I am seeking help. I'm fixing up my 1990 KDX200E as the brakes have lost fluid it seems. Anyway, I've got the same Acerbis rotor covers you has originally (not many others seem to!), and I would like to know if you've found a way to remove the large zip ties keeping them attached without having to snip them as I cannot get the tab to budge and get them off easily.

Thanks in advance, and I hope you're still enjoying your white lightning!

Thanks on my bike. It doesn't look nearly as pretty now! On the zip ties, nope, gotta cut'em.

Not true... I have taken mine off several times. It is a PIA and I have to use needle nose pliers, but, you can
get the snap to pop, at least in my experience. Try it. What have you lost if you break them?
P.S. I hope we are talking about the same Acerbis front rotor cover that I have on both of the E2 KDXs in
my garage.
Jeff

Yes, true, in my case. They were on so tight, and were so old, they had to be cut or broken off. All you need to reattach them is some large zip ties. Hell, even standard ones can be made to work.

thanks guys! I finally sort of figured, "Screw it, I can get more zip ties!" and just pulled on the tab as hard as I could and it popped off.

I'm glad I get to experience what most other "first-posters" at forums get to as well. Feeling like an idiot after easily solving their problem, lol.

G'day mate,
Just a quick question as to what the jet hot coating on the piston does.
Cheers in advance for the help

There are actually two separate coatings on the piston. On the crown there is a thermal barrier coating. This helps keep combustion heat in the chamber hence producing more power, reducing the temperature of the piston itself, and increasing the life of the piston. The second coating is on the side of the piston. It is an anti-friction coating, think sort of like non-stick cookware but much more durable. Obviously, it reduces friction which equates to more power for the same fuel burned, and helps cushion the piston in the cylinder increasing piston and cylinder plating life. So, overall, increased power, longer life, and better fuel economy.

Interesting, remember how much it cost you if you dont mind me asking? Did it make a difference in your opinion? Congrats on the build-up by the way. Looks the goods

shaunkdx wrote:Interesting, remember how much it cost you if you dont mind me asking? Did it make a difference in your opinion? Congrats on the build-up by the way. Looks the goods

Cost was $61.73 for both coatings applied to my supplied piston. As to whether it works or not, I can't honestly say at this point. I know these types of coatings have been used in big horsepower, twin turboed, supercharged type engines with great results so I figure the same should hold true for any piston driven engine. I plan to tear my top end down this coming summer so I'll have a better idea then. However, it is running so well I kind of hate to!