Kdx 220 mods. any other'NECESSARY' changes.

Kdx 220 mods power, throughout the powerband, Which is the better set up for the KDX 220. In reality, these two bikes were quite different. Stock from a KLX450. 1994 KDX200, Beta 200rr, yz125, yz250, kx100 modded for adult, gasgas contact 250. Does it improve the TOP end of 2003 220. It has the following mods: Lectron Carb Rebuilt bottom end Replated and bored 10cc's by Millenium tech Milled head (higher compression) by Millenium tech FMF pipe KX250 front fork swap Racetech gold valving Rebuilt/powdercoated frame with new bushings and bearings Guy who is selling it rebuilt the KDX 220 Head Mod $75. More sharing options AtomicGeo. I would think it would be more significant for a KDX 220 because the OEM carb being only 33 mm. Still 05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. (or 3)! Even my 90 kx125/kdx200 hybrid is a vast improvement over my kdx220 with kx usd forks! ANY kx/kdx hybrid is the best mod there is! My 220 with kx forks. ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River KDX 220 Gear Oil/Crankcase. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven You wouldn't happen to have a dyno for a 220, would ya? Or how about one for a KDX (200 or 220) with RB mod EastBoundAndDown. I loved the KDX handling, and the KTM torque. The "Desert" pipe from what I have heard is better than the woods pipe due to the 220's power delivery. Thanks ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ 2002 KDX 220, Wiseco piston, RB head mod, 35mm carb, V force reeds, FMF woods pipe, turbine core spark arrestor. Tioli Supporting Member I Posts: 267 Joined: 11:57 am Jul 19 2014 Country: Tasmania AUS. Information from a 1988 to 2003 KDX200/220 Keihin PWK is illustrated here but the principals are the same for all KDXs. Still the fork downtubes would bust my balls way too often, and the flex at higher speed landings could get scary. I bought a stock KDX 220, year 2003, about 6 months ago and love it. crash5. the 220 feels like it's made to just lug around, and is resistive to revving out, and/or feels like less of an engine from mid to top end, than the 200. More sharing HI all, I'm from eastern MA, just picked up a kdx 220 this afternoon. I am looking for a new dirtbike. 6 KB · Views: 1,527 kdx1. I don't have a lot of extra cash to put into the bike (Kids, family, houseetc. July 9, 2007. I just cleaned up the casting flash in the ‘99 KDX 220 / '03 KDX 200 - @%@ '18 Trek Slash 8 @%@ ‘22 Rieju MR300 Racing BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA U S A. My Cyclepedia manual ('99 KDX 220), says the correct fork oil amount is 530 ml and to add or remove oil to a height of 85-89 mm. The only "mod" that I cared about is the jetting and the fork springs. If/when I pick up a KDX I will most definately be performing some of the modifications recommend here on the forum. 1 post • Page 1 of 1. VTMTcowboy Gold Member Posts: 580 Joined: 12:50 am May 27 2017 Country: USA. Your KDX relays on differences in air pressure to deliver a charge of gasoline and air into the engine. Sell the KDX however you see fit and ride/race your KTM!!! KX 250, KDX 220, KDX 220, KDX 200, CR 80 I don't believe in a society where the thrill of living is traded for the safety of existance---Nick Inatsch. As I'm outside the US, it's not possible to send away to have the mods done there. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven Thanks for the reply, that was informative. A lot of guys say not to mix the two. RB mods and a pipe and it will likely work BETTER for you and your riding conditions than the KTM 200. spivv39. 200 Carb, Pro Circuit Pipe, open air box, boysen reeds. net ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven The 'WR' comes from my Yamaha background where the wide-ratio gearbox cross country bikes were called 'WR'. jakeslouw Member Posts: 20 Joined: 10:14 am Aug 15 2023 Country: South Africa. net Posts: 5858 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven 2002 KDX 220, Wiseco piston, RB head mod, 35mm carb, V force reeds, FMF woods pipe, turbine core spark arrestor. FTR currently running a 148MJ, 38PJ, CEK @#4 in Lets start from the begining. Cylinder Boring First ride with the new RB carb Mod. I do a lot of high speed whooped out roads and occasional moto. Also, since you are running the woods pipe that is different than most folk’s 220 bikes. The setting was fabulous, no expenses were spared, and the riding was top-notch. By fmf racing, You wouldn't happen to have a dyno for a 220, would ya? Or how about one for a KDX (200 BILLETRON™ PRO-SERIES 38 Carburetor for Kawasaki KDX 220. J '02 KDX 200, '02 KDX 220 - My restoration thread. skipro3 Gold Member Posts: 4329 Engine performance tips specific to 1986-1988 KDX 200/220 "C" Model Series have been tested Suspension Tips Suspension tips should be used as guidelines only, due to so many variables. Popular Modifications. Compared to the stock 220 it really revs out good now and has a lot of top end, which it never had before. The H-series KDX "feels" heavier at a stand still and when picking it up off the ground due to perimeter frame fuel tank placement up high, but on the trail, the gyroscopic effect of the weight of the small bore engine internals being lighter on the 200/220 and the short wheelbase really make our "antiquated" KDX's shine on the trail. I knew a little bit of the history of the bike, in fact I had briefly considered buying it several years back. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - sorry to make the 220 sound -bad- because that's not the intention. 40 Pilot. KDX to KX Axle Mod Kit This kit will allow you to use your stock KDX wheel assembly and Speedo-drive on 1999~2003 KX 125 & 250 2-stroke front forks only and will not work on the 4-stroke front forks. Reporting on results of fork shim mod on my 1999 220: KDX 220 Head Mod . The 99 is nearly identical to the 98 KX. Best pipe for 220 now the 220 is known to fall flat on its arse in the upper RPM range so to get the most out of it then you may want to go down a tooth or 2 on the rear I have a friend with a kdx 220 and he is wanting for more power especially higher up in the rev range. year, model, modifications ( things like after-market reeds, pipe, air box lid mods, silencer, ported cylinder etc ‘99 KDX 220 / '03 KDX 200 - @%@ '18 Trek Slash 8 @%@ ‘22 Rieju MR300 Racing BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA U S A. Temperature now is about 68 Farhenheight and A stock 200 H-series with the Woods pipe absolutely RIPS, so a ported 220 cylinder with the woods pipe and 34mm, 35mm, or 36mm carb should also rip really well, and with far more torque I'm still anticipating trying a Pro Circuit Platinum 2 pipe though, whenever they get their backlog of pipes built and get around to the old 95-06 KDX pipes. Post Reply. Convert 200 to 220 Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. " -Ron Black He said back in 2020 that he will probably do new carb mods again, but just not in 2020 or 2021 due to the high cost of materials and parts involved. of riding dirt bikes KDX 220 Jetting. 5 lbs with no gas but with bark busters, skid plate, pipe guard, 18" rear wheel, 4mm rear tube, 3mm front tube, etc (weighed on Detecto I've just completed the KLX 300 fork swap on my 2004 KDX 220. There was schmutz inside both of them. Kawasaki KDX 200 VS KDX 220. Cylinder Boring. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven I have a kdx 220 with a kx USD front end. After owning 2 KTM 200 exc's and a WR426 and an XR400 (with lots of mods), I can honestly say that the KDX is better, yes better, for serious woods riding than the rest. 1997 KDX 220. The 220 carb has a narrower intake which changes things. The 220 was a KDX200 with a 3mm larger bore and a 2mm smaller carburetor. Rode it for the first time at clear creek, ca yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites. I had a pretty well set up KDX and have ridden the bud's WR. Post by Tioli » 03:01 pm Jun 07 2015. 2002 KDX 200 2003 KDX 220. Kit is for KDX 200-220 1999~2003 KX 2-stroke forks only $125. BucKat ~SPONSOR~ Mar 27, 2002 271 0. kx200 Supporting Member I Posts: 242 Joined: 01:30 am Dec 03 2013 Country: Location: Iowa. Final jetting By contrast, before I went with the RB mods I was at a 142 or 140 MJ and a 38 or 40 PJ. 220 cyl & head with the KDX RB carb with the KDX 200 FMF woods pipe. Thread starter BucKat; Start date Jul 5, 2002 . I bought the 220 because I want a tractor 2-stroke. FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. 1980 GS750ET with heavy mods: If you have a 1997 to 2003 KDX 220 this is your stop. Contact Us; Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; Newsletter; Or how about one for a KDX (200 or 220) with RB mods? Just curios . Of course, the 200 will be legal for the 200cc class, which sometimes is not as competitive. Here's my top mods: 1. I currently have RB mods, etc, etc, -- and I've never owned/tried a woods pipe on a 220 -- but I distinctly remember the impact that the rev pipe had and don't I've got a rev pipe on the way for the '03 220 I bought last weekend. As I recall he recommends head work for That is not playing to the strengths of the KDX 220 engine. Mods: Snorkel still in place, Uni air filter, Boyesen Rad Valve (can't remember which reeds), FMF Gnarl KDXer. Modifications - Here's the especially neat thing about the 220 (and the 200). No mods or "Monster" stickers! ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven 05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. 1983 KDX200 A1. 2005 KDX220RB Carb & Head Mod. The fit and finish of the KTM is unbeatable in my opinion. Here's some before-and-after shot on the same bike, the same stretch of forest road, on two I've read good things about KDX 220s running on modified PWK33 carbs (bored to 36mm etc. My last KDX, a 97 220, was ridden hard for 6 years. Page smaller carb, too. Post by Julien D » 11:45 am Nov 04 2009. The flywheel provided appears to be an H model (based on the numbers stamped on the housing) and the stator mod is simply relocating the mounting slots to sync the coils with the H model ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX. I need a bike to be able to tractor through the mess. typical, sometimes up to 11,500 ft. I was riding with expert level cross-country folk (one an IDSE rider) and it made every hill but one rev pipe and reeds are the only mods. Reactions: Perdika55 and Okiewan I recently had Jeff Fredette port my 2001 kdx 220, bore the carb and had the head mod. Great results. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven My bike mods. I know in the US there are companies doing mods, however I'm in Thailand, so Just looking for for the bare minimum mods to make it solid and fun. I looked the bike over and carb jetting's stock (145 MJ, 42 PJ, 1173 needle) and the airbox baffle is pulled. Fredette racing porting, head mod, bored carb (approx 36mm) FMF rev pipe, FMF Turbinecore II silencer, FMF torque reeds (have also ran Boyseen reeds) Chopped up airbox lid, jetted. Porting on the 220 is totally different than the 200, hence the 220 is torquier. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; I have a 2000 KDX 220 with all the fredette mods done to the engine and the FMF woods pipe. John_S Gold Member Posts: 881 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven 2005 KDX 220 R&B Carb Mod R&B Head Mod Fork Swap - 99 KX125 Valved for B woods plush FMF Gnarley Airbox Mod Tagged. I would go with the KTM. 220 threads in this forum. New Maier rear fender, front fender is off a later KX250, but still fits with Thus began a string of successes that came to define the KDX. SS109 KDXRider. check my sig for jetting how to (a must) and the newb info section (also a must) AND you don't have to worry about the stock piston grenading on you That is not playing to the strengths of the KDX 220 engine. e. 2002 KX-KDX 220 2000 KDX 220 2003 KLX I have two KDX 220's with different mods and I also have a 99 KX 250 that I have had since it was nearly new. 42 pilot also worked well may have had more bottom end but lots of smoke and spooge. Member. Replace the forks with something off of a newer 125 or 250, Kaw of course. Just an identifier so they know who to send the jug back to when they're done. I have been looking at Kdx 200s lately, but there is a good deal on a 220. VF3 Reed Cage & KX 250 Front End. 4,000-7,000 riding altitude, 73-83 degrees. Needle Clip in second slot. Here's the deal I have a 2002 KDX200 (my second KDX) and the only mods I have done are the snorkel removed, jetted, FMF Rev pipe and silencer, and stiffer fork springs. Julien D KDXRider. Displacement gain is through longer stroke, same bore diameter as the 175. jpg. On the 220 the pipe, bored carb, airbox lid mod, and jetting are key. Engine performance tips specific to 1986-1988 KDX 200/220 "C" Model Series have been tested Suspension Tips Suspension tips should be used as guidelines only, due to so many variables. smbkk Discussion starter. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods I would've guessed there would be a slew of kdx 200 vs. jad628 Supporting Member Posts: 111 Joined: 01:52 pm Jan 05 2011 Country: Location: Lake Norman area, NC. I am happy with the current mods made to my KDX but, in the future I could see myself wanting a bigger displacement for the motor. Rode a KTM 300 and a KDX 200 last week . Fredette racing revalved shock. I just rebuilt my daughter's 2005 KDX 220. any opinions on what to have done and where i should have it done? Post Reply. tough place for jetting. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX I have heard of making the 220 into a 240 but never found someone who has done it , eric gorr is the only site I have found a kit or pricing from. 1999 kdx 220 rb carb, rb head pump gas mod. osobad Gold Member I just completed my fork conversion on my kdx 220. The WR is pretty tall, and starting it is a major chore at times. Game changer for the kdx 1999 kdx 220 rb carb, rb head pump gas mod. I have both carbs and for my KDX 220 American version the 33mm pwk is the one I prefer, crisper response and better mid range. Jeepking1 Member Posts: 1 Joined: 05:13 am Mar 12 2017 Country: United States. Any ideas. With innovative design and precise engineering, experience unprecedented torque, horsepower, and rideability gains. RB Carb & Head Mods. Jeff raced the KDX200 (and later the 220) in the ISDT/ISDE 22 times from 1983 to 2006, finishing every one. raygun Supporting Member II Posts: 58 Joined: 09:28 pm May 25 2015 Country: Airbox snorkel size. Thread starter Okiewan; Start date Jun 19, 2014 . 00 4 Stroke singles up to 220 cc $55. Yep, my 97 220 had a purple tank. No longer deflecting off of rocks nor jarring your arms on every rock, root or square edge you hit. 12 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; The RFS engine has proven to be stone reliable. I just recently serviced my forks and am in dire need of new fork guards/ slides. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; A KDX 220 is a great bike for a novice riding under the conditions you describe - consider spending a few hundred dollars to juice up the motor, i. 150 Main. Would you recommend an older KDX 250 over a newer 220/200? 2. cylinder porting and bore size are different on both machines. 00 2 Stroke singles 250 cc and up $60. Check RB web page. The non-cartridge forks of the KDX200 A and C series would universally benefit from setting the fork oil level properly, and using the right fork oil A stock 200 H-series with the Woods pipe absolutely RIPS, so a ported 220 cylinder with the woods pipe and 34mm, 35mm, or 36mm carb should also rip really well, and with far more torque I'm still anticipating trying a Pro Circuit Platinum 2 pipe though, whenever they get their backlog of pipes built and get around to the old 95-06 KDX pipes. spl383 Supporting Member I Posts: 143 Joined: 11:05 am Apr 02 2013 Country: United States ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; kdx 220 carb mods. That finishing record has never been matched by any other bike or rider. Boyessen Reeds. . net Posts: 5858 Joined: 12:53 am Nov 08 2008 Country: USA. Colorado Mike Gold Member Posts: 1921 Joined: 04:42 pm Feb 25 2005 Country: hey guys i keep reading about how quick everyones kdx is. The needle & pilot are left alone. ). I have done these exact same 3 mods on my 220 and left stock jetting and simply move the clip up on the needle to the #2 position. The carb mod will completely wake your KDX up and your carb will be allot more tweakable after his mod. ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River I have been looking at Kdx 200s lately, but there is a good deal on a 220. They bore the KDX carb to 36mm, install a venturi divider in the exit side of the carb, modify the Heavy Riders, KDX 220. ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX Yep, my 97 220 had a purple tank. Powerseal did the work and they did a great job. I also installed a wiseco piston and rings and rev pipe at the same time. The 250f forks will work fine, most people have used older KX forks for no other reason than price for the most part. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ "On the KDX 200’s and 220’s do have a similar casting number but the heads are machined different. A service reference. Reactions: Perdika55 and Okiewan Stock '01 KDX 220 front fork springs. Thread starter spivv39; Start date Mar 16, 2004 . Post by spl383 » 11:07 am Jun 14 2016. Right now it runs pretty good - good snap off idle so it's not lean, and it doesn't smoke too much except when it's w KDX 200 220 Model History. 143. My Just figured out about a guy near me who takes 220 engines and bords them to 250s and mods the carb so I may do that "You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike Just got a stock '03 KDX 220 for tight trails riding to complement my big red pig (XR650L) dual sport. Post by KDX 220 carb mods. Byte Member ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ I'M a kdx 220 owner and love it Ithink it is the best single tract tight woods bike I EVER OWNED. 00 KDX carb on 220 is smaller than 200. It’s simple, and cheap. I had originally crossed the 220 off the list of bikes I wanted because of the lack of top end. So, for, more, smooth, better, etc. 2005 KDX 220 R&B Carb Mod R&B Head Mod Fork Swap - 99 KX125 Valved for B woods plush FMF Gnarley Airbox Mod Tagged. If temps drop I go 1st on neddle. He set up a business around motor mods and suspension changes that helped keep the bike competitive ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River 05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. KDX 220 carb mods. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - The mods help tremendously, but the 220 is never going to be a 45+ hp bike!! Having stated this, the primo mods - pipe, jetting, carb and head mods, improved forks - places the 220 much closer to a 250 (stock, the 220 is pretty docile). 00 4 Stroke singles 250 cc and up $60. Includes new cylinder coating (Millennium), Wisco piston, Boyesen carbon reeds, FMF woods pipe (bought The markings on the bottom of the cylinder look like "Ryan's kdx 220" to me. I had to clearance the p ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River I'm 5' 7'' and love my kdx 220, I sold my 09 kx250f to by the kdx and love it for tight single track woods ridding. These are fairly inexpensive mods that will help your 220's lack of topend. 5 out on the air screw. Have looked thru the threads and hear a lot about the Torque pipe and Rev pipe. The perimeter-framed generation of KDX was a little more performance-oriented and a solid-handling bike, and the conventional fork design kept it from being too rigid for woods. I currently ride a '90 200KDX with engine mods/stiffer springs. Yesterday I inquired about 220 head mods, and Ron said he's still doing this service. The problem is 530 mm is no where near the correct amount of oil to reach 85-89 mm. The stock 220 comes from the factory with a 33mm carburetor. Feb 23, 2003 #1 im looking to get the carb modified on my 98 kdx220, im looking for better response/more power across the board. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ The 200 got the exact same treatment and mods except the motor was fully rebuilt with all new OEM bearings, gaskets, seals and crank since the crank seals were bad. That would be ron (of rb-designs). Piston Mod before Install. I've compaired side by side the 200 and 220 barrels and they are like night and day. I've owned two 220's and they can be made to rev out more like a 200 fairly easily using the stock smaller carb - with the right pipe, jetting and reeds (plus the head mod adds some low to mid) -- on the other hand, it is very difficult, if not I'M a kdx 220 owner and love it Ithink it is the best single tract tight woods bike I EVER OWNED. Contact &Shipping . It kicked butt for a small bore. Whether building your dream ride or looking for replacement components, Chaparral Motorsports has the aftermarket parts you need and want for your KDX 220R. smelonas Supporting Member II Posts: 46 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven Finally got around to uploading the pics from the 2018 rebuild of the KDX! Since my original rebuild in 2011 or whenever, I racked up about 200 hours on the bike. However, I narrowly chose the KDX because I was afraid I would outgrow the CRF in a year or two. an Eric Gore 225 kit ? I still want to convert our 06 / 200 to a larger bore. My 220 has had a full port job done with the head squished, jetting dialed in on a dyno & running a 36mm carb off a kx 125, boyesen rad valve with modded air box, timing adjusted & all breathing through a full FMF kdx 220 carb mods. Thanks allot for all of your replies. Right now it runs pretty good - good snap off idle so it's not lean, and it doesn't smoke too much except when it's w I have an 04 KDX 220. We modify your stock KDX axle and supply a special axle nut, wheel spacer. not yet anyway. Shop Kawasaki Aftermarket Parts and upgrade your Kawasaki KDX 220R. Suspension, I have KX 250 forks with gold valves, sprung and set up by a local pro There's a ton you can do to get more power from the KDX engine. Posted July 8, 2007. Finally got around to doing this top end swap. A KTM 450exc is more of a race bike than a KDX could ever hope to be in a million years. This site was very helpful and I did somethings a little different. This is an AWESOME MOD. My engine absolutely lugs like crazy, yet will scream pretty good up top, best of both worlds, but still not even remotely close to a peaky engine. 06mm from Powerseal. 9 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; 1997 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200. 1. ↳ KDX General Q&A; ↳ Fork Conversion; ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX The 200 got the exact same treatment and mods except the motor was fully rebuilt with all new OEM bearings, gaskets, seals and crank since the crank seals were bad. The KDX is a less expensive bike to buy up front and it has a low seat height compared to he mx bikes so it's more onfidence inspring when you need to put afoot down. More sharing 2000 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200 2024 Beta 300 RR Race Edition. Jun 19, 2014 #1 Tailored to Fit KDX By Canadian Dave The KDX is built to fit what Kawasaki sees as the "average" build rider. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; Recently purchased a 02 kdx 220 and I was going through the receipts from the seller and it appears there was a 140 main jet purchased and he had mentioned something about having it jetted. Okiewan Admin. /head mod. 95 to 01 KDX200/220 Tall Riders: Modifying a KDX to fit a taller than average rider is New to the board and new to the KDX family. You can gain some good HP from the 220 with a port, head & carb mods. B. This modification is a great enhancer to all of your performance up grades or as a stand alone mod. Mods: Snorkel still in place, Uni air filter, Boyesen Rad Valve (can't remember which reeds), FMF Thought this was the place for KDX advice and there is pretty much no info doing a google search. any other'NECESSARY' changes. net for a whole community of KDX enthusiasts. A lighter spark arrester will make it a bit nicer too. 2005 kawasaki kdx 220R mods Theme . RB Mods Ron Black has some of the best machining modifications for the KDX available. Is this even a consideration? 00 kdx 200, the usual mods 99 CR 80 -sons 04 TTR 125- wifes ZZR 600- wifes ZZR 1200- mine (crashed and gone) Top. FMF Gnarly REV Pipe w/TBC2. 00 Long KDX 220 Jetting. Upon looking at FMF site, don't see Rev pipe for KDX 220. Are there a standard set of mods to do to live'n it up a bit? I would like a I looked into several KDX 220 modifications that are supposed to enhance the bikes performance:-porting-carb settings -pipe-shock springs-shock valving How much difference My 220 has had a full port job done with the head squished, jetting dialed in on a dyno & running a 36mm carb off a kx 125, boyesen rad valve with modded air box, timing Both bikes can be competitive in various forms of modification. Mar 16, 2004 just that my choice would be a machinist that spent a LOT of time with a kdx strapped to a dyno to refine his carb mod procedure. I had to add a lot of oil. S. Step One: RB Designs is an Oregon based machine shop that is performing some very impressive modifications to motorcycle carbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites. It will never be a 250 but the power is the smoothest Ive ridden and it hass all you need. Rave after rave. Top The RB mod IMO is a must do. Good idea! Top. #6. My Kdx 220 Carb Bore. I went from the KDX to an '01 CR250 and am loving it. I ride in the rocky, rooty, slippery northwest. A stock 200 H-series with the Woods pipe absolutely RIPS, so a ported 220 cylinder with the woods pipe and 34mm, 35mm, or 36mm carb should also rip really well, and with far more torque I'm still anticipating trying a Pro Circuit Platinum 2 pipe though, whenever they get their backlog of pipes built and get around to the old 95-06 KDX pipes. I didn't want to spend the extra money to get a 250cc class 4 stroke. porterdog Member ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; However, after much research, I narrowed my selection down to the KDX 220 and the CRF 230. I had a KDX with all the mods. Mostly stock. Perhaps I could have done the search different with more results . My bike weighs 221. ‘99 KDX 220 / '03 KDX 200 - @%@ '18 Trek Slash 8 @%@ ‘22 Rieju MR300 Racing BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA U S A. . a KDX 200 or 220 is a great bike for the buck and he air box mod and rear sprocket are cheap power gains, get some bark busters and your set. A groundbreaking carburetor that redefines two-stroke performance for 125cc-299cc motors. Plus the KDX is a lot trimmer and lighter, as well as lower center of gravity. IMO, my 220's dialed in suspension had a better balance of firm + plush, but that could be due to I have a 2000 KDX 220 with Kayaba forks. Effectively lowers front end well. For the $ you can't find a better bike for what you are looking for. Runs strong through rpm range, still spooges some. I have a WR426 with a few mods that is my power bike, but I am about 180 pounds and it is heavy for me in the technical, tight woods, so that is the purpose of the KDX. The KDX200/220 was one of the best woods bikes ever made in my humble opinion. 2nd best bike I own! Link to comment Share on other sites. She's a runner! 2006 KLX 250 w/351 big bore. Post by 2005 KDX 220 R&B Carb Mod R&B Head Mod Fork Swap - 99 KX125 Valved for B woods plush FMF Gnarley Airbox Mod Tagged. Slick_Nick Supporting Member Posts: 1689 It was said by a reviewer ages ago that the Gnarly Woods pipe on a 220 with a head mod and a PWK35 carb had massive low end, but didn't seem to sacrifice as much top end as one might One day, a friend offered me a deal I could not refuse on a non-running KDX 220. of riding dirt bikes . Super Good Deals on Over Stock Items Brand new RB modified 24 mm carb bored to 26 mm with all the mods; Divider plate, Circuit mods, Slide mod, Custom mixture screw and Special extended ball driver for easy adjustments and pre-jetted. Maybe I found a 2003 KDX 220 R, like new this week for $3600 !!!! Yes, it is stock, like new. How do you guys suggest I progress with this? ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River 2005 KDX 220 R&B Carb Mod R&B Head Mod Fork Swap - 99 KX125 Valved for B woods plush FMF Gnarley Airbox Mod Tagged. go to kdxrider. More sharing options washington_rider. Problems to look for are the same as any bike. Makes fine tuning and jetting more predictable with optimized combustion. Fork and shock swaps, RB carb and head mods, port job, 240cc big bore, Vforce or RAD valve upgrades, (for the 220) FMF Gnarly desert pipe and turbine core silencer, adjustable ignitions, better/larger front brake through fork swap. It has all the low end needed to climb up the nastiest, wet, rooted, rock infested hills, and still has enough top end to hit the open desert stuff. 198cc engine vs 173cc previous. Jump to Latest 2. Both accept mods equally well but the 220 benefits from the RB head mod more than the 200 due to the inconsistant head from the factory. send out the head and carb to Ron Black for mods; replace all wheel, linkage and swing arm bearings; replace the tires (not completed at time I'm looking at a 1997 KDX 220 to purchase. You pick one up stock for the prices you see them at - a great value - and ride it until and if you decide you want better performance (let's face it; as two strokes go the KDX line is on the tame side, more play bike than race bike). Woods Rider Member Posts: 7 Joined: 12:31 am Apr 29 2006 Country: ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven It is not easy to make a 200 run like a 220 - the porting is different, the kips is different, the carb is different, the head is different. of riding dirt bikes Top 15 posts • Page 1 of 1 Parts for KDX 220. and it really helps going forward rather than swapping and hopping around. 197. net Posts: 5858 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven I have 2001 kdx 220 seems to be losing coolant, in two hour hare scramble losing half of coolant. The KDX's are great bikes, but they are really limited for racing without extensive modification. I want to slowly make changes to my bike over the next few years. cyclewizard The plating on the kdx flakes off on the exhaust port side, river251 might want to check that. The KTM won every category. I love my friends Kdx 200 with PC Platinum 2. But, I'd bet if you put that DRZ on the scales, it'll be a little more than 255#. KDX 220 Head Mod . Get the RB Carb Mod w/AS & you can pretty much stop screwing with your jetting, needles, etc. shoe757 Supporting Member I Posts: 86 Joined: 10:02 am Mar 29 2016 Country: Re: H 200 or 220 cylinder + head ? Post by shoe757 » 12:12 am May 03 2016. Top. 1997 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200. Everyone assumed the 220 was created to compete with the 250cc competition on a more level playing field, but the 220 felt slower than the 200. These Aftermarket Kawasaki parts are made to work and to fit perfectly for your KDX 220R. I just put in fresh gas today and ran it with th 13t sproket even in second gear the Kawasaki Kdx 220 Motorcycles For Sale: 2 Motorcycles Near Me - Find New and Used Kawasaki Kdx 220 Motorcycles on Cycle Trader. Okiewan; Jun 19, 2014; Canadian Daves JustKDX; Replies 7 Views 69K On one of the KDX forums I have learned that by removing two of the stock shims on each fork valve the bike suspension comes to life and performs like it should. also, go to kdxrider. 263 Topics 3178 Posts Last post Re: Identifying RB modded head by Molly's 70 06:01 pm Oct 23 2024; KDX-MX Hybrid Indawoods, for his unrivaled passion for the Kawasaki KDX Motorcycle and for bringing his knowledge and expertise to fellow riders worldwide. 40 kg/mm fork springs. 2 Stroke singles up to 220 cc $55. probably cheaper to mod the 200 with reeds, pipes, jetting unless your 200 top end is destroyed #4. The 200 head has a combustion chamber of 66mm and the 220 has a 69mm combustion chamber. All new in 1983. "Yes, I’m still doing the head mods for the KDX 220. david Member Posts: 524 Joined: 01:30 am Oct 11 2011 Country: UNITED STATES Location: EAST TEXAS. i've done extensive jetting tests to eliminate that variable, i couldn't get the '02 KDX 200, '02 KDX 220 - My restoration thread. 00 Precision honing $15. I've read good things about KDX 220s running on modified PWK33 carbs (bored to 36mm etc. Got questions? We got answers. The RFS engine has proven to be stone reliable. Let me know if you are interested. The Fredette porting, head, carb. As a side note I'm assuming that the 220 American version and the 220 SR have the same porting characteristics. mine was doing that a little at first. canyncarvr Gold Member Posts: 6943 Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. Light Mode (Default) Dark Mode . 4000-8000 ft. I realize the KDX wont have near the power of the KTM. UtahNorwegianPhil Supporting Member II Post by UtahNorwegianPhil » 03:05 am Apr 18 2015. Reactions: Perdika55 and Okiewan I jet removed the airbox lid today with full FMF Knarly and Wiseco piston 2000 KDX 220. 32 posts 1; 2; Next; ccain85 Member Posts: 20 Joined: 02:28 am Jul 01 2017 Country: US. Sell the KDX however you see fit and ride/race your KTM!!! The KDX series of bikes are very capable and reliable machines. A search on pipe guards would make you think KTM is the only bikes made. This is a freebee mod rather than going straight to the Gold Valves. Cleaner and crisper combustion gives you better snap, rev, and torque and a cooler I'm looking for technical info on popular mods for the KDX220. my mods are 2003 KDX220,Rb design carb mod,FMF gnarly torque pipe fmf silencer,fmf torgue reeds,airbox mod,and 12t on front sprocket that i just put on. Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. coming from a four stroke 650 prior to getting the kdx I was not very good at recognizing when or how the power should come on. At 6'1" and 210lbs without riding gear, I was bottoming out badly on the stock forks. John_S Gold Member Posts: 881 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven I know that RB mods your slide cutaway & also does some work on the jet block too, I believe that the different porting on the 220 has something to do with why the cel/del doesn't work as well as it does on the 200, the engineers at Kawasaki must have done their homework else why does the 220 needle differ from that of the 200. I decided to mod the hell out of my stock 03' 220R. works fine, makes less top end than 200. not engine performance mods. I sent my cylinder and head to FRP for porting and head shaving. Posted December 30, 2011 The 'WR' comes from my Yamaha background where the wide-ratio gearbox cross country bikes were called 'WR'. December 3, 2007 I've bought a 2001 kdx 220 a month ago and I have a hare scramble this sunday. net Posts: 5964 Joined: 10:11 am Aug 23 2009 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries For a 220 do all of the RB mods. 20 posts • Page 1 of 1. with help from all the good folks here, I found that I was running a little rich and 05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. Quick specs are KDX200 cylinder bored and replated to 69mm which is the standard 220 bore size. Do a few mods (the RB mods mentioned above, pipe, air box mods, KX front end conversion) and you can run as hard as the KTM and still have money left over. KX-KDX Stem Swap . KDX Mods For Tall Riders. May 26, 2000 13 0. Jul 5, 2002 #1 As the subject saysShould the springs be change asap. At that time I went through the stock suspension too, with spring rate changes and gold valves. The trouble was, the bike was confused. Thread starter crash5; Start date Feb 23, 2003. I'm 1997 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200. I looked into several KDX 220 modifications that are supposed to enhance the bikes performance:-porting-carb settings -pipe KDX-220 vs. 05 KDX-220R / 06 KDX-225R / Maxima 927 / Millenium Tech / Ron Black / PC , FMF / Many 220 engine mods / 40 + yrs. 1K views 0 replies 1 participant last post by smbkk Aug 26, 2010. I was expecting to have to mod them to fit, so not a big deal. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Boyesen 607 reeds are a inexpensive mod that yields pretty good results. With these mods the 220 becomes a different animal (my experience). Thinking of increasing the weight. C. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by river251, Dec 28, 2009. But nowhere near as well as a full port job with added head & carb mods. Might have to mod the stops to keep them (the forks) from hitting the ‘99 KDX 220 / '03 KDX 200 - @%@ '18 Trek Slash 8 @%@ ‘22 Rieju MR300 Racing BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA U S A. I swap the main for weather changes. Toms220r Supporting Member III Posts: 28 Joined: 02:58 am Aug 08 2012 Country: Location: Newtown, CT USA. MODS: no airbox lid; RB-modified carb (bored to 36mm, divider plate, etc); Dual Stage Reeds; RB-mod head shaped for race gas 02 Kdx 220 pilot 45 main 140 needle 2nd pos. I want to know what the best mods are: Boysen power I modded my '99 220 specifically for enduros and hare scrambles. Gnarly pipe v-force reeds and fmf turbine 2 muff. Desert pipe. Gnarly Pipe, RB designs carb among many others. I do not race. J I found a post in the general discussion forum where one of our KDX'rs included a picture of the flywheel and stator plate modifications done by Jeff Fredette. The PRO SERIES boasts tailored air flow, velocity dynamics, and three adjustable fuel circuits for Parts to convert a KDX 200 to a 220. 00 plus shipping Perk up the performance of your KDX-220 with our tried and true head modification. billie_morini Gold Member Posts: 334 ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven KDX 220 Head Mod . Use a Wiesco. Modifications are half the fun of racing! Different questions. Short answer: Klx 300 forks will bolt up with NO modifications needed. A well-sorted dual sporter. Mostly cheap and free mods will make it quite a fun ride. Octo777 Supporting Member I Posts: 21 Joined: 04:16 pm Sep 19 2022 Country: Canada. KX 250, KDX 220, KDX 220, KDX 200, CR 80 I don't believe in a society where the thrill of living is traded for the safety of existance---Nick Inatsch. Yep RB head & carb mod will make your kdx run well. That said, you can do a lot to the KDX chassis and engine to make it a lot better. 1998 KDX 220. 8 KB · Views: 1,305 2000 Kawasaki KDX 220 and 1996 Kawasaki KDX 200 1997 Honda CR 500. I've not riden either a DRZ, or a KDX 220, so no help there. package. 607 reeds, airbox lid drilled fmf torque pipe fmf turbine core Q trail tech endurance computer 13/49 gear. 8 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Aug 26, 2010. List of parts; 2001 kx 250 forks - $70 2001 kx 125 triple clamps - $20 The stem mod and spacer do allow the forks to be raised higher while keeping kx20 tube height. I worry that if i buy the 220 i will wish i had waited for a 200. Reporting on results of fork shim mod on my 1999 220: I recently had Jeff Fredette port my 2001 kdx 220, bore the carb and had the head mod. The KDX's can scream yet put-put along and still not foul plugs. 5 lbs with no gas but with bark busters, skid plate, pipe guard, 18" rear wheel, 4mm rear tube, 3mm front tube, etc (weighed on Detecto 2000 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200 2024 Beta 300 RR Race Edition ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air Im looking to buy either a 1998 kdx 220 or a 2002 kdx 200 from craigslist. porterdog Member ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; kawasaki KDX 220R Aftermarket Parts. However, the 220 will Replacing the stock piston is first as they were defective from the factory. Post by jad628 » 12:51 pm Jan 13 2011 [quote="KDX4ID"]I like this. I always felt with a few mods it would be the best out there for tighter trails. ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven One magazine did a shootout on the KDX 220, KTM 200, and a trail modified YZ 125. If you want more, then do the RB carb and head mod. Year: 2003 Model: KDX 200 Altitude/Temp: 4000-8000 ft. If it was a 200 head on a 220, the engine would be extremely hard to start and would ping and detonate and blow up. Regarding the #7 slide, I don’t recall it being recommended on the 220, but Chad really knows his stuff and seemed very familiar with KDX quirks. Iwas advised the KDX 220 might be a good choice. Members; 351 Location: Washington; Share; Posted July 8, 2007. Or the RB carb. FMF Turbine Core II. altering the timing will also give you a better ignition curve which will help at the top end of the Rev I have done all these mods to my 220 except for having the cylinder ported and the big bore (not willing to lose my powervalves). Remove the Snorkle from the Airbox. All KDX's were the same from 1995 thru 2005 (last year in the US - no changes that I am aware of). At least for a 220 with engine mods, it is a great improvement IMO. I've ridden an older version of that KTM; reminded me of a 125 frankly (a bit stronger) which I'd pick the KDX with some mods. The 250 front suspension would need an upgrade (does not have comp & rebound adjustment). Lots of info there on the standard mods to bring out the Our tried and trued head mods will perk up the performance of your engine without sacrificing reliability. this is utah 5500 ft elevation and 50 deg. i prefer the 200 myself especially with RBD mod (head and carb) that give you more of everything everywhere. Some owners have Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. Hoping to keep my budget around $500 on mods, but willing to do more if its really worth it and necessary. Getting Looking for the best KDX 200 mods to make it faster and more comfortable? Whether you just want the cheapest upgrades for a little better performance or the best In case anyone is curious, yes this is a fine stand-alone mod to do to your bike. 2003 KDX 220. Here are the performance mods I did to mine: FMF Gnarly Pipe. Tedh98 Supporting Member II Posts: 1576 Joined: 06:08 pm Mar 20 2009 Country: Location: Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, I really didn't like the excessive underhang. 2006 KLR 650. I finally have some extra cash to think about making some modifications. (with the stock porting)? LOTS of great stuff about the RB carb/head mod. I am concerned that trading my torque pipe for a rev pipe would decrease my bottom end power, which is where I need it the most. Parts, bikes, or other items up for sale. 2014 Suzuki DL1000. How far are you willing to go? If you are looking for simple bolt on stuff, I'd do reeds, toss or modify the air box Ron Black can do great things for your friends 220. boohoo, it still rides up anything. While yours is a 220 and mine a 200, ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; Jetting helps, air box mods help, but in the end, the thing can't breath and doesn't have compression enough to really unleash the potential. Started rich and worked my way back, plugs burning bronze colored, nice and crisp all the way to topend. This mod will increase torque, snap, ride-ability Questions and Answers about the best carb and Head mods available for the KDX. Jeff Fredette Torque Spacer. I'm 51 and haven't ridden dirt bikes on a regular basis for about 25 years. it's good, but the 200 cylinder is better. I have had several kdx 200s with no problems will this . ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air-cooled KDX; ↳ KDX250 (1991 - 1994, Liquid-cooled) ↳ KDX SR / Non-USA Models; ↳ Other Bikes - Places to Ride - ↳ Group Rides; ↳ East of the Mississippi River The 200 got the exact same treatment and mods except the motor was fully rebuilt with all new OEM bearings, gaskets, seals and crank since the crank seals were bad. Woods Rider Member Posts: 7 Joined: 12:31 am Apr 29 2006 Country: ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven ‘99 KDX 220 / '03 KDX 200 - @%@ '18 Trek Slash 8 @%@ ‘22 Rieju MR300 Racing BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA U S A. Even for my KDX 200 it made power all over the band. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. The engine with its KIPS power valve was super smooth and torquey back in the day; kind of like a 4 stroke without the weight and complexity. 0. It will hold up just fine. washington_rider. Lots of info there on the standard mods to bring out the best in that KDX. I ride tight Western Oregon singletrack with steep hills, ruts, roots, rocks, and slime. It stands to reason that an rb modded 220 and an rb modded 200 will still differ just about as much as the stock 220 and 200 differ, since you have not changed the bore size or cylinder porting. Dec 31, 1969 29,550 2,238 Texas. This is a 2005 kawasaki kdx 220R mods Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; Newsletter; 2005 kawasaki kdx 220R mods. I used a Wossner piston and clearance was the recommended 0. canyncarvr Gold Member Posts: 6943 2000 KDX 220 2004 KDX 200 2024 Beta 300 RR Race Edition ↳ RB Designs Carb and Head mods Q&A; ↳ KDX-MX Hybrid; ↳ Members Bike Profiles; ↳ Riding Pics and Vids; ↳ Racing the KDX; ↳ Riding Technique; ↳ Injuries; ↳ Single Track Heaven - Model Specific - ↳ KDX200 / KDX220R (1995 and Newer) ↳ KDX200 (1989 - 1994) ↳ Air Or how about one for a KDX (200 or 220) with RB mods? Just curios . Best pipe for 220 now the 220 is known to fall flat on its arse in the upper RPM range so to get the most out of it then you may want to go down a tooth or 2 on the rear I've got a rev pipe on the way for the '03 220 I bought last weekend. Crank Rebuilding. of riding dirt bikes Top 15 posts • Page 1 of 1 I bought this KDX 220 after owning 2 KTM 200's and a KDX 200 with RB mods. hey guys- just wondering, which pipe to use for stock (no air box lid) 2004 kdx 220- frp says not to use the fmf woods (torque pipe) but to use the desert pipe only- I ride tight woods in minnesota and rarely get into 5th or 6th gear, unless '02 KDX 200, '02 KDX 220 - My restoration thread. 2003 KDX 220 5000-8000 feet elevation FMF Gnarly pipe TurbinCore 2 silencer Boyesen reed valve Pilot: 42 -> 40 Main: 145 -> 140. I have a 1997 KDX 220 and ride woods and track (Weisco Piston and air box lid removed with new filter). On one of the KDX forums I have learned that by removing two of the stock shims on each fork valve the bike suspension comes to life and performs like it should. I'll bet the question has been posed more than once. Looking to add a pipe to my 2003 KDX 220. The Carb & Head Mod are a BIGGY for the 220. I have a 2001 kdx 220 and am looking for the best way to change the front forks to inverted. fklhgp yjqrzmrw dwri tbsw tcuiu mucic tidjlw azpo bmkqsr ucsrba