Kawasaki KLX 450

[scott411]

strange, we have had very little problem, but have always reccomended unleaded for 4 strokes,

98 is a bit better, but hardley noticeable

[Fryin Finn]

I have done a bad thing to my KLX - I accidentally installed the oil filter back to front after the first change. The motor got rattlier after a few rides before having it investigated. Result - new top end required. The oil filter is reversed fit from the norm (WR450 etc.) so my mistake can be explained. I've had it back a while and it is all good now.
Recently fitted a KX muffler and rejetted but backfires on the overrunn - I heard a bigger accelerater pump could be a cure - needs further investigation.
Thumpertalk forum has lotsa useful info - http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/arc...php/z-379.html
including fitting a fan to the back of the radiator

[gettindirty]

Cheers guys for the tips. As it was wet yesterday I did a bit of tinkering on the bike and now I can't wait to get out and roost.

[scott411]

what rejetting did you do, sounds lean if it is back firing, have you spaced or changed the needle?

[chop]

I rejetted mine. Changed the exhaust tip with the team green specs and rejetted to team green spec's. I also added and power now and a power shot pump,worked a treat.