Dirt Bike FAQ

First thing I'd do is a full cleaning, almost taking the bike apart. Its easier to work on something when it's clean. Buy a silencer plug (Pro Grip makes a good one) before washing, keeps water out of the silencer. Before you go out riding, Air pressure (14 lbs) in the tires is good and check the air filter if its dirty (if you see dirt… its dirty). Also Lube the chain w/ a chain lube, NOT WD40 (explanation later) After ride is more important. Clean it again, after washing bike spray the engine, pipe, radiators, plastic, under the fenders, wheels, linkage, swingarm and chain with WD40 (the WD stands for Water Dispersal) then towel off the plastic as best as you can letting the mechanicals dry. After everything is dry, lube the chain (links, not rollers) then spray the engine again w/ WD40 and the plastic and tires and wheels w/ Armorall then wipe it down (it not only makes it look good, but dirt, mud and water come off easier the next time you clean). There should be grease zerks on the KDX so you should probably grease them every other ride or right after you get back from a really muddy/watery ride to blow out any water. Clean air filter every 2 to 3 rides. I would go to your local Kawasaki shop and get a Clymer repair manual for your bike.

http://www.frpoffroad.com/ is probably the best site for KDX products, Jeff Fredette has be racing KDX's for 20+ yrs and should have the parts you would ever want for it.

PS: Never WD40 or Armorall the brakes or seat… you won't like the results