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E ticket rider:
I might pick up a '01 kdx 220 on Monday. Its a rider, doesn't need rebuilt, and the price is right!
 What might be some target areas to check out?

any adv is appreciated

Thanks,
EZ

sandblaster:
Besides all the normal things to look for, the two things I have found is the threaded area of the gas cap tend to crack and leak.
Take the cap off and carefully inspect for cracks as they can be really hard to spot.
The other problem is bent forks.
It's not always obvious.
I look for some small bumps on the front of the fork tubes.
Just inspect the chrome very carefully and look for ANYTHING that seems abnormal.

E ticket rider:
Cool, Im looking forward to this one!  8-)

SS109:
I can't stress this enough, find out if it has the a stock or aftermarket forged piston. The factory cast pistons will come apart without warning. It doesn't matter if it has one hour or 50 hours on it. They let go with no other reason other than a poor design that never was corrected even in the replacement cast pistons. The only readily available safe option is a Wiseco forged piston.

E ticket rider:
Ill ask if he has been inside the motor, but hes not the orig owner.
I'm going up to ride it on Monday, Ill post some pics when I get home.

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