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Hello everyone. New member here
Been riding a KDX since 1999. I currently own a 2003 KDX 220. (purchased new). I just do some casual riding. Sometimes the Mark Twain forest on the easy stuff. I'm old.
Glad to have found this place.
Glad to have found this place.
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nice to meet you
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Welcome to KDXrider. Is your 220 running a stock piston? There are many threads on here of the stock piston breaking off the skirt. Just want to make you aware of that issue before it happens to you.
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Welcome to the board!
X2 on what Dekon said about the piston. It doesn't matter how hard or easy you ride the bike, its eventually going to happen.
X2 on what Dekon said about the piston. It doesn't matter how hard or easy you ride the bike, its eventually going to happen.
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Welcome to KDXRider!
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1st Bike: '72 Arctic Cat Whisker (rode it to the wheels fell off)
2nd Bike: '76 KT250 Trials (gone, but not forgotten)
3rd Bike: '01 KDX200
4th Bike: '96 DS80 (okay, my 9yr old's and it's gone)
5th Bike: '04 RM65 (okay, he's now 10 and it's gone)
6th Bike: '08 KTM 105xc (okay, he's now 13)
7th Bike: '06 KTM 200xc-w (okay, he's now 16)
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Welcome to the forums.
Congratulations on the KIDS, as well as buying one new
Congratulations on the KIDS, as well as buying one new
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Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
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Any aftermarket piston, from a reliable manufacturer, purchased from a reliable reseller will do. Wiessco, pro X and something else are all revered. Just don't order unbranded junk off of ebay.Molly's 70 wrote:Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
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newbbewb wrote:^what he said.
*side note...I'm drunk, so try to read what I'm trying to say, instead of what I actually typemasterblaster wrote:Man 6 riders you rock.
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6 Riders wrote:Any aftermarket piston, from a reliable manufacturer, purchased from a reliable reseller will do. Wiessco, pro X and something else are all revered. Just don't order unbranded junk off of ebay.Molly's 70 wrote:Thanks everyone! Glad I found this place. I have heard about the piston issue, but never have addressed it. Which piston should I get?
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I thought Pro-X are OEM rebranded, so you might to avoid those. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
http://www.pro-x.com/genuine-pistons/
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Welcome to the site! It has already been a wealth of knowledge for me as a new KDX owner. Really awesome community of riders here.
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Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the welcome.
OK, I have a Wiseco piston & top end kit on the way. I already have it apart, and it looks good. Cylinder & stock piston look good. No damage, scratches, rust or pitting. I always used Amsoil in it. It could be the fact it has been inside most of it's life. I took it apart & greased everything I could when I first bought it. I guess I am giving my kdx a 14 year face lift.
My plan is to clean everything, including the new piston. Measure ring gap, piston & bore. I'll give the cylinder a scotch bright hone . Is red OK?
I already leaned something here!
I have read on this site about clocking the circlips in the piston. 6 or 12. I have never heard this before. How do you guys clock the circlips?
Thanks in advance, JB
OK, I have a Wiseco piston & top end kit on the way. I already have it apart, and it looks good. Cylinder & stock piston look good. No damage, scratches, rust or pitting. I always used Amsoil in it. It could be the fact it has been inside most of it's life. I took it apart & greased everything I could when I first bought it. I guess I am giving my kdx a 14 year face lift.
My plan is to clean everything, including the new piston. Measure ring gap, piston & bore. I'll give the cylinder a scotch bright hone . Is red OK?
I already leaned something here!
I have read on this site about clocking the circlips in the piston. 6 or 12. I have never heard this before. How do you guys clock the circlips?
Thanks in advance, JB
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6 or 12
they may compress and pop out otherwise
they may compress and pop out otherwise
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