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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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Bill Blue 351 and TM36-68 carb jetted and ready to go:

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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 04:59 AM
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Rear shock completely rebuilt including Racetech Gold Valve install

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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 05:00 AM
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Bill Blue 351 #620 installed:

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Head rebuilt with fresh Kibblewhite valves and springs:

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Head and TM36-68 carb re-jetted and installed:

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Airbox (screen removed), rear lower fender:

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Looks like the PO got real lucky...

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My bike being a 1997 it looks like it suffered from the dreaded weak idler gear. I wonder how long it's been like this?
 
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Looking great, I'll get back into my KDX when I can afford to.
 
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