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Flywheel weight

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rradar:
Anybody put a flywheel weight on the Wife's KX100 to make it more trail friendly? If so, what size and what results? Is it worth it? Like some feedback before I modify the little screamer.

Rick:
While I have never owned a KX100, I have helped others smooth the power of thier new KX100's.  The flywheel weight is a HUGE benefit, and keeps the front wheel on the ground much better.  Unfortunately, I am not sure what size was used.

rradar:
...Can't say I own one either as my wife owns everything except my K5. She even tried to hide my snowboards last winter after about 65 days on the mountain. Anyway she went from a Yamaha Blaster to a KX 100. Being that the Kawie has the advantage in the power to weight ratio and she is not quite able to use all of the top end in the woods we are thinking about experimenting with some weights in addition to gearing. Never thought of putting weight on the K5 since it goes from woods to dunes, desert and moto. Thinking maybe a front brush guard for the woods howwever, since it seems to like heading off of the single track on it's own sometimes.

mikesmith:
My wife wanted a 100 but after trying one she went for a KX85 because she's a small woman the 100 was to tall.I put a flywheel weight and carb spacer on and it made it easier for her to ride and Ill go down in gearing later.She doesnt ride it much so Im thinking a adjustable top Pro-Taper clamp and bars,taller seat foam and Ill have a fun little play bike! Larry Roseler raced a KX80 in a 125 frame at an ISDE once and a lot of big guys riding 50's,so why not!

rradar:
Good Info, thanks Mike!

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