engine in or out for top end/ KIPS rebuild

[DeKay]

Hi Planning to do my first top end rebuild and kips valve clean on a KDX200 year 2005 would like some comments on should i do this with the engine in the bike or removed. cheers

[KDXGarage]

in!!

[doakley]

In.
Got a service manual? Strongly suggest getting one before you start if not.

[KDXGarage]

YEP!!

THE best money one can spend on a bike, car, truck, etc.!!

[bufftester]

and a torque wrench...two tools that are indispensable. BTW I say out just because I'm old and hate working hunched over plus it gives you a chance to look over your frame cradle/swingarm/linkage mounts.

[KDXGarage]

bufftester, Google a very recent invention for mechanics. It is called a ... (drum roll please) chair. :-) Sitting down low or having the bike up high is so much better than stooping over. Hunched over sucks. :-)

[doakley]

bufftester, Google a very recent invention for mechanics. It is called a ... (drum roll please) chair. :-) Sitting down low or having the bike up high is so much better than stooping over. Hunched over sucks. :-)

ROTFLMAO!!
If I come back to Alabama this November for the National Enduro we have GOT to meet this time!

[KDXGarage]

I hope it happens!

I hate getting scrunched over. Another one I love is the little pads for gardening that I can put a knee or two on without it hurting. Heck, I used to live in a different place and had the entire garage (KDXGarage, yuck yuck) covered in the foam pads from Harbor Freight. It made it easy to squat down onto my knees. Also, dropping a bolt, it did not run off so easily.

[Twinsig]

Where is that enduro in Bama held?

[doakley]

Where is that enduro in Bama held?

Stanton, AL, November 1st. Gobbler Getter National Enduro typically the final enduro of the National series and where they award season awards.

[DeKay]

Thanks for all the advice