I've had my KDX for...ohh....8? years or so? I don't really remember what year it was when I bought it, or how old I was. Its been a while at least. I rode the crap out of the bike for years up in Northern lower Michigan (Traverse City, White Cloud, Silver Lake, etc. etc.) and never had any major issues. The bike got neglected when I headed off to college, and even for the past few years since I have graduated. A few years ago my family bought some some acerage outside Traverse City, right in the heart of all the motorcycle, ATV, and sled trails and we have gotten back into riding quite a bit. So much so that my dad just purchased a 2014 Yamaha TW200, which as an aside is a sweet ride! So I decided its about time to get mine up and running again.
I have a pretty good list of stuff that needs to be done, I'll probably just start a build/mod thread soon. I'm going to end up tearing the motor apart and splitting the case. I need to replace the shift shaft - the PO stripped the splines off a bit, I managed to nurse it for years with a new shifter, but it finally let go (which was one of there reasons I stopped riding it much). I figure if I'm going to split the case I might as well do the top end, check the cylinder walls and repair as necessary, new piston + rings, bearings, etc. After doing some reading here I'll probably send the head and carb out to Fredette or RBD to be worked
I have a RAD valve ready to go for it, I'll also pick up a pipe but I'm undecided on an FMF or the DG. And of course it needs the standard wear items like chain, sprockets, etc. TL:DR - Kevin from West Michigan saying Hi, hope to find some good tips and tricks!
Or, realistically maybe my cousin needs a bike :)
