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Re: Woot.
« Reply #90 on: February 07, 2011, 07:46:51 AM »
I'm only 5'10,  ;D as for the suspension $500 is a hell of a deal. However, if I don't end up doing a hybrid, I think buying a set of kx125/250/500 kxf250/450 forks would be a better deal to work with as it would update the bike completely . The other idea is to ride it a bit more and get a 250 and keep the kdx for a trail bike.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #91 on: February 07, 2011, 01:37:58 PM »
Quote from: MyckMcClung on February 07, 2011, 05:36:07 AM
I was very dissapointed with myself for buying the KX250

That's a common sentiment. :P ;)
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #92 on: February 07, 2011, 02:35:58 PM »
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #93 on: February 08, 2011, 04:49:52 AM »
key word  "WAS" :D
very much satisfied with my decision now.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #94 on: February 09, 2011, 08:50:58 PM »
Dope bike.

Changed tranny fluid, will see if it fixed the problem this weekend.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #95 on: February 11, 2011, 06:10:19 PM »
Went riding again today put in about 10.7 miles, still having some clutch issues. However, it is not as bad as before, so I believe the fluid change helped.

As for suspension, the forks feel great, and the rear shock sucks.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #96 on: February 11, 2011, 06:52:35 PM »
On my '03 I feel the opposite. My forks are way too soft but the shock feels pretty good. I have the forks off for new seals and I will go with some heavier oil. i can't afford new springs right now.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #97 on: February 11, 2011, 09:05:08 PM »
either way I'm simply stoked that I don't have to do much.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #98 on: February 11, 2011, 09:54:32 PM »
That out in bend desert?
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #99 on: February 12, 2011, 12:02:36 AM »
Yep. This was out at china hat where there are a bunch of small riding areas/trails, but this is small compared to east fort rock which is up the road 20 or so miles.
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« Reply #100 on: February 12, 2011, 12:57:20 AM »
Never been, had plans to go a few times but never made it out China Hat or East Fork Rock.  I heard if you go past end of May it's too dusty
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #101 on: February 12, 2011, 01:14:19 AM »
well it depends when summer decides to start :-\. It was not warm till July last year, and then we got snow in September.  :-X.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #102 on: February 12, 2011, 10:46:06 PM »
Checked compression, and its 140psi. Anyone know what stock compression is?
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #103 on: February 13, 2011, 07:32:35 AM »
My service manual says 95-151psi under the section for top ends.

You can download the owners manual from Kawasaki's site. I see stuff like jet sizes in there, but didn't see compression numbers.
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Re: Woot.
« Reply #104 on: February 13, 2011, 07:44:59 AM »
Anything under 120psi and the KDX will start to run poorly.I'd guess you should see about 150psi with a fresh engine.I've tested CR250 Honda's at over 200psi and had Yamaha's still run at 70psi.I think with an aftermarket pipe and silencer and a slight bump in compression that Kawi would be just about perfect for those long desert rides. :D
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