Another new bike.

**Rupe** · 15th September 2007, 19:30

Hi,

My mate has just brought himself his first bike, a 95 kdx200. She's in good condition for the age, and was just serviced by Mr Motorcycles.

We've got a couple of quick questions.

What fuel mix is it best to use on the bike, and is the any oil they prefer? The owner has been running it at 40:1, but I thought they were to be run at 32:1, and I didn't recognize the 2t oil, looked cheap (but has brand new piston and rings).

Also can't tell what is on, off and res on the fuel switch, any ideas.

Thanks

**dammad1** · 15th September 2007, 19:53

The manual for the KDX says to run it at 32:1 which is what i used to run mine at with motul comp 2t and I never had any problems, but i'm sure with a good oil 40:1 will be fine as well. I cant quite rember what the direction to turn the tap in, I think looking from underneath clockwise is on, anti clockwise is reserve and off is in the middle?

**AntFarmer** · 15th September 2007, 21:27

hey rupecopp,

a kdx is a wicked bike for the money. it's bullet proof and easy to work on.

a few mods will extract tons more power from it. if they haven't happened already: replace the stock pipe with an FMF gnarly pipe, and a power core 2 silencer. get a good racing air filter and drill holes in the top of the air box. then pop off and get some boyeson power reeds.

a useful website for KDX stuff: http://kdxrider.net/forums/

As for the petrol tap - Anticlockwise: down is ON, front pointing to the handlebars is OFF, up is RES.

enjoy

**Rupe** · 15th September 2007, 23:32

sweet, thanks.

Anyone know where to get a set of mx boots tomorrow (sun) on the shore, or on the way to woodhill?

**Wellyman** · 15th September 2007, 23:48

Originally Posted by rupecopp

sweet, thanks.

Anyone know where to get a set of mx boots tomorrow (sun) on the shore, or on the way to woodhill?

He will be ok in gumboots as a starter. but make sure he gets mx boots during the week.
nothing is open tomorrow. You going to be at the bike park then?
WM

**barty5** · 15th September 2007, 23:48

you could go through town to moto mail in ponsonby

**Wellyman** · 15th September 2007, 23:51

Originally Posted by barty5

you could go through town to moto mail in ponsonby

Yea just checked the site and they are open weekends 9am to 3.30pm.
WM

**Rupe** · 15th September 2007, 23:58

Originally Posted by Wellyman

He will be ok in gumboots as a starter. but make sure he gets mx boots during the week.
nothing is open tomorrow. You going to be at the bike park then?
WM

Yeah be there for the morn.

I know cyclethreads is open, but I find them a bit expensive.

Might have try the old gummies.