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Joelster331 · 10-19-2009, 06:52 PM

My son has a kx 100 and I notice that many of the other bike HONDA< YAMAHA AND Suzuki Just sound so much more aggressive than his 100. I also have notices that it takes a little bit to get into the power band??? I have rode a little and I always thought the best riding was when you were riding in the band Just staying in that power band range. Of course I know when you brake you lose it but What needs to be done for the power band to become I guess youd day wider and quicker Why does his bike not sound like a screamer is it just Kawasakis in general??

ktmklx255 · 10-19-2009, 07:12 PM

Yea kawi 85s and 100s were never known for having alot of power. When i was on 85s i went from a ktm to a kx and it was a night and day difference. The kx could handle much better but the kx had nothing on the ktm powerwise. But i put vforce reeds and an fmf fatty exhaust with shorty silencer on the kx and that definetly broadened the powerband.

Luckystar64 · 10-21-2009, 02:36 AM

^^^ Yep! And a good port job. Contact Gene at High Tech Horsepower. He's on here. I understand that he's very knowledgeable. Eric Gorr can do a heck of a port job also. This may seem elementary, but how fresh is your sons' top end? Reeds? Jetting correct? Air filter clean? --L*64

stevec · 10-21-2009, 05:07 AM

How old is the bike and how many hours on the engine? If it's a 1998+, check the power valve.

chasetheface123 · 10-28-2009, 06:03 PM

kx's, sx's, and rm's all have powervalves, yz's and cr's will hit ALOT harder. Thats why i liked mine...

Luckystar64 · 10-28-2009, 06:37 PM

The powervalve generally only helps out the low to midrange power. Wide open it doesn't do anything. It could be sticking though-- if it is, it would hold up the top end. --L*64

10-19-2009, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joelster331 PM Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10	KX 100 powereband???? My son has a kx 100 and I notice that many of the other bike HONDA< YAMAHA AND Suzuki Just sound so much more aggressive than his 100. I also have notices that it takes a little bit to get into the power band??? I have rode a little and I always thought the best riding was when you were riding in the band Just staying in that power band range. Of course I know when you brake you lose it but What needs to be done for the power band to become I guess youd day wider and quicker Why does his bike not sound like a screamer is it just Kawasakis in general??

10-19-2009, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ktmklx255 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 217 My Mood:	Re: KX 100 powereband???? Yea kawi 85s and 100s were never known for having alot of power. When i was on 85s i went from a ktm to a kx and it was a night and day difference. The kx could handle much better but the kx had nothing on the ktm powerwise. But i put vforce reeds and an fmf fatty exhaust with shorty silencer on the kx and that definetly broadened the powerband.

10-21-2009, 02:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: KX 100 powereband???? ^^^ Yep! And a good port job. Contact Gene at High Tech Horsepower. He's on here. I understand that he's very knowledgeable. Eric Gorr can do a heck of a port job also. This may seem elementary, but how fresh is your sons' top end? Reeds? Jetting correct? Air filter clean? --L*64

10-21-2009, 05:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
stevec 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 422 My Mood:	Re: KX 100 powereband???? How old is the bike and how many hours on the engine? If it's a 1998+, check the power valve.

10-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
chasetheface123 Chuck Norris for president! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boyne City Michigan Posts: 4,811 My Mood:	Re: KX 100 powereband???? kx's, sx's, and rm's all have powervalves, yz's and cr's will hit ALOT harder. Thats why i liked mine...

10-28-2009, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: KX 100 powereband???? The powervalve generally only helps out the low to midrange power. Wide open it doesn't do anything. It could be sticking though-- if it is, it would hold up the top end. --L*64

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