Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs - Episode 1

Welcome to episode 1 of my Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs, I restored this bike 16 years ago and I have noticed recently that it has started to smoke quite a lot and decided to remove the engine strip it down to investigate what's wrong. I suspect the crank seals but find out it a lot more than a pair of seals causing the problem.
Thanks for watching I hope you find it interesting
regards
Allen Millyard

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

AM's film and edit skills improve each episode.. That compression test for seals is brilliant.. I swear watching this man working lowers my blood pressure..

[@richbrock9876]

No corroded bolts, no stripped threads, no rounded heads, it’s a joy to work on something that hasn’t been butchered by someone who’s rough and ready or knows no better (I’m looking at you...yes you! The one who sold me my super blackbird). It’s a joy to watch someone work on bike like this too, well done and thanks for another great video

[@retromechanicalengineer]

I know that guy. He recently sold me a BSA engine.

[@mikees60]

Sorry lads.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@mikees60 you bounder!

[@waterboy8999]

He sold me a cement mixer.

[@sungear]

I got my Honda from that dude!

[@carleddison7479]

"Allen, there's a quicker, easier more efficient way of doing that job.", said absolutely no one, ever!! A joy to watch a master at work. Thank you for another brilliant tutorial.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

I really appreciate how Allen takes care to set up the camera at every stage, to ensure everything is clear.

[@garethjudd5840]

My wife also makes me a nice cup of tea and a bowl of Moss. 😅

[@insideout2600]

🤣

[@NOELTM]

Allen Millyard takes the Iain Tyrrell approach to "listening" to an engine to another level! Fantastic 🙂

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Your methodical disassembly of each engine you work on helps all of us to learn how to do so ourselves. Thank you so much! Looking forward to this and each episode of this series, Allen, and cheers to you & yours!

[@CONEHEADDK]

It's as meditative as watching good fly tiers, casters or actually doing the things irl.. Not to forget the animals, and the wife's kitchenery...

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Simplicity of an air-cooled two stroke single is a lovely thing. Your videos really are becoming short films. Love all the attention to secondary shots of walking about and garden/nature etc. Just lovely.

[@AllenMillyard]

thank you

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

@@AllenMillyard And the ticking of the clock in the background is so relaxing as you navigate your way through bits of engine!

[@ekim000]

I lusted after a KDX200 as a teenager. Lovely thing!

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

A joy to watch Alan, wish I had just a small percentage of the skills you have 👍

[@dj1encore]

Allen does an outstanding job of going over all the details of the bikes we rode as kids while making it a very enjoyable experience.

[@user-xt2lf9qv9s]

watching these video is so therapeutic

[@28bikes53]

As always, your calm and thoughtful narration, clear angles and the love and respect you have for your darling Tracey (and the animals) is such a pleasure to watch. You keep me motivated to work on my own projects in the garage and to maintain a positive attitude and perspective towards the challenges that come. Thank you!

[@dirtbikedave9055]

What a machine and also quite a fine KDX; 19 minutes have never passed so quickly.

[@mikerapley1303]

I raced air-cooled KDXs for 6 years through all the British, Scottish and North of England Championship enduros, including the 1988 ISDE at Mende in France, battling my way to about 104th (!!!) place in the 250 class, A great bike to ride, never missed a beat or broke down in all those events, and still competitive even now in the right hands some 30+ years later. Arguably one of the best off-road bikes ever made.

[@AllenMillyard]

I totally agree It’s an amazing bike

[@chrispollacchi9367]

I love these, I learn something new but totally obvious every time I watch. Put a hose in the crankcase to LISTEN for leaks??? Simple but genius.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Always straightforward information on strip down Allen,really great video.👍👍

[@matthewwhite4008]

That idea of blowing pressure and listening through the tube is brilliant,thanks Allen your always teaching me something new

[@6060don]

I own a 1985 KDX that I bought new in late 1984. I don't ride it so much as I am getting on in years. I am able to ride in the front range of the Rocky Mountains which are just west of my home in Calgary. This Kawasaki has been an awesome bike. I will be rebuilding the rear shock for the first time this winter. It never fails to start. I have enjoyed this video.

[@AllenMillyard]

That’s amazing they are great bikes the rear shock is easy to strip and repair

[@mrsilbo6499]

Always fancied a KDX 200, can't wait to see it go back together.

[@peterlovett5841]

Two cups of tea but no cup cakes! What is the world coming to? Excellent video by the way-thumbs up for the algorithm.

[@nickwhalley6753]

Bloody love these videos. Home after a long shift. Cup of tea, Mr Kipling fruit pie and a Millyard video. Perfection.

[@walkingpictures]

Another superb video Allen,thankyou,and with Charley Weaver overseeing proceedings.....just perfect Kimbo

[@jimkendall500]

No annoying music, no desperate pleading to like and subscribe, just a genius at work happily barbecuing motorcycle parts. Oh, and a hedgehog update. Marvellous.

[@TS50ER]

As an owner of a 1993 KDX250, I salute its older air-cooled brother.

[@hullygully1135]

An absolute pleasure to watch, as always.

[@derekcomer4858]

This made my day Allen , such a treat. Little KDX looks fun to ride ☺️

[@TheMarcball]

Lovely job. Also, consider getting a Toulouse goose. They're regal and considerate and they do like to watch the sunset while standing one legged in our little tub of water. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking

[@paulwheeldon3487]

"Thanks for watching." The pleasure was all ours, as always.

[@ckkrons2338]

Tracy is the best! So excited to see the rest of the series.

[@etarepsedllits48]

I've a KDX 200 out here in France, and only got a .pdf English workshop manual, so this serves as both entertainment and information. Thanks, Allen.

[@Colin_Ames]

What a great way to start my Monday. Thanks Allen.

[@SuperLaplander]

You sir, you have so many nice bikes. Thank you for anotther well edited video. Also thanks to your sweet wife!

[@derryjones1029]

Brilliant bikes these are I had a kdx 250 I used to use it bk and forth work and on a Sunday go up the mountain and Rip around the old coal tips big banks it would pull me up anything I was brave enough to go up it's a pleasure to watch u work on bikes👍

[@paulhall170]

The simplicity of the two-stroke engine is one of its many appealing traits; a pity we can't have a two-stroke road bike any more :(

[@merc1onthewater]

Great stuff Alan! I've just recently rebuilt an IT175, I'm keen to see your method for balancing the crank webs.. looking forward to the next episode! 👍

[@postiemania]

I always learn something new watching Allen Millyard. Today it was using grinding paste on the crankshaft to mate the rotor better. Thank you Allen.

[@TS50ER]

I loved the spanner on the clutch actuator arm to free up the cable.

[@geneharrogate6911]

Literally the bike I did my licence test on about a thousand years ago as a broke teenage apprentice! Kept it for about five years and used it for everything. Tough as nails. Cant wait to see this running.

[@baines93]

Alan, your videos are both a tremendous inspiration and great therapy!

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

Another grade A video Allen,I never miss one,and have watched most several times.always a treat,thanks.

[@clayfarnet970]

I watch your mechanic skills in amazement. I spent all day yesterday trying to remove the rear tire from my NT700V. I do wish you were here to perform your magic.

[@cospics]

Nice to see, excellent work done on a two stroke engine to a high standard..... pleasure to watch thank you 🙂

[@caprimen]

Loved that , cannot wait for the rebuild - keep up the great videos

[@the_forbinproject2777]

Ah a nice simple engine like a 2 stroke and light years away from that Honda ;-) Thanks Allen, another great video for Sunday evening !

[@senor7857]

Great to see enduro bikes here!!

[@garethmilne6887]

I always used to run my 1980 YZ125 at 30:1 Engine outlasted the gearbox. I run all my 2 smokes at 30:1 with Motul synthetic 2T . Love the smell

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I never seen one that nice even when they were new.

[@matthewharlowehrscyclespor668]

Thanks Allen! Be good Stay safe, Wishing you a Deluxe week!

[@fiftyseven3221]

I loved working on a 2 stroke back when i was a kid i had a KDX125 1991 Ah.. good times.

[@neillambton4065]

You`ve done it again Allen, you`ve made it all look so easy 😀

[@manfredmatzdorf4728]

Another very, very nice video!Thanks a lot! Greetings from northern Germany Manfred

[@chromezone4371]

This makes me wish I still had a KDX200. Great machines

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Nice going Mr Millyard ! A late motorcycle mechanic friend of mine, was really good with 2-stroke machines. In discussion with him once about single-cylinder crankshaft wear, he explained that the area of the crankshaft diametrically opposed to the connecting rod's crankshaft pin, sees wear the most in the ball bearing inner race fitment area. Reason being, this part of the crankshaft bears the most load on the firing stroke. Too, the side with the heavy magneto/generator flywheel suffers more wear than the side with the primary gear. I would guess that crankshaft metallurgical issues could be taken into consideration also. Thanks . Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@paullavallee1631]

Always enjoy your content Allen

[@rdaystrom4540]

Great job getting down to the root cause of your transmission oil infiltration. I was surprised to see the wear on the crank and main bearing whilst the rest of the engine is near mint. Your video production and mechanic skills are amazing.

[@MadFordEngineering]

One word, Legend , im not a motorbike fan, but i really enjoy your videos Allan,, i now use Abranett cloth thanks to you sir, wondeful stuff, and with the extraction there is zero dust , keep them coming sir

[@ajfessey_landpirate8014]

Brilliant videos. I really enjoyed the Pan series, but I love 2 strokes. I'd love to be able to work on bikes with your level of skill!.

[@coopertrooper87]

I love coming away from your videos with a new little technique Allen! Pressurised crankcases and listening for air escaping! So simple but I’d never have thought of it! Love your videos and your work! Thank you!

[@minnesotatomcat]

Beautiful bike, I’ve always loved those old kawasaki enduros. I had a Honda that had that nikasil lining on the cylinder, I bought it new and it didn’t take long and it blew up and I was told I had to buy a whole new cylinder as it had that coating and couldn’t be machined. I refused to believe them and brought the cylinder to a local machinist and had him bore it out and press in a steel sleeve. Worked perfectly after that 👍

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

Plated cylinders are a scam IMO. They are needed for 2 stroke road racing bikes but trail bikes should have iron liners.

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@truthboomertruthbomber5125 I bought that bike new in the spring and it didn’t last the season. Fixed it during the winter and it worked great with the sleeve for the next year and a half or whatever it was until I sold it.

[@loddude5706]

Charming genius at work, Tracey's lovely smile & a casual walk-on by the 'Hedgehog from Atlantis'. Where else but here?

[@garageassembled4701]

Finally something someone can relate to!

[@Yogenh]

You do such great work and show how to do the work

[@charlesnothing8369]

I races one of these in the Idaho city 100 enduro in 2016 . These are great machines, I paid 200$ for mine and I was on the oldest bike in the event!

[@dustym9610]

Brilliant tip on the crankcase leakege another fine video Allan...cheers

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Great video Allen I always enjoy watching your easy going approach to the jobs you do Nick Australia

[@thewatcher5271]

Hey Man, That Was Really Good! You Lucky Duck, I'd Give Anything To Have A KDX-200! Didn't Know You Rode Enduro. I'm On The Bell & Can't Wait For Part Two!

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Look forward to the next video Allen thanks for sharing

[@dooleys1972]

thank you allen. in these modern times of noise and rush, what a peaceful pleasant and relaxing watch 🙂🙂

[@waterboy8999]

I love watching the engine coming apart and fine it hilarious that it'll go back together again, and be better that before.

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Great video and a nice cup of tea in the lunch break. No cupcakes this time. Great skills on this engine, everything you repair looks easy and simple. Thanks for sharing.

[@CelticMotorcycles]

What a nice, relaxing and informative video! I miss the two-strokes. It's all bloody overhead valves and timing chains these days haha.

[@bandyladd5138]

It’s great to see you haven’t whacked your thumb recently ! Great videos Allan.

[@james.d.8044]

Another Awesome video with a Charlie Weaver appearance well done Sir😀👍🥰

[@iamthefatstig]

If I can be this patient and methodical in rebuilding my other halfs engine, then I'll pass the shed anger management classes!

[@hlpang1075]

What a treat to watch!

[@deankdx]

I had a 1986 KDX200 and sold it to the bike wreckers due to this issue (was fouling the plug and wouldn't restart one ridden ). I had no idea about bike engines back then (25 yrs ago ) i bought another KDX200 though, a 2001 model which I regret selling as I haven't owned another bike since. I'm really enjoying your rebuild videos.

[@BMW7series251]

Thanks Allen, made my Sunday night. Fascinating incite into top grade engineering. Take care, regards, John.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Great video Allen. Always a pleasure.

[@Antony_Jenner]

Nothing worse than a dodgy bottom end, I remember doing my YZ's when I was younger. I love a good tear down rebuild and paint, I'm working on my 1984 GPz900r at the moment. Being born in St Leonards but living in Australia it's a joy to see the little hedgehogs getting about, funny buggers! One of my cats allways spills the water dish and drinks the water from the floor whilst standing in the puddle so I keep their water bowl in the shower.

[@dussikkeyvar12]

Such a pleasure to watch…makes me think of the good old days with my little Zundapp/ Puch and Yamahas. Thanks Allen!

[@gdrums7733]

Looking forward to the next instalment, I sold my bikes around 5 years ago, honda 400/4 and CB 750K along my tools and lift, after watching your videos I’m drawn to eBay.😊❤ keep them coming, and thank you for all your posts.

[@andeanrider6355]

Keep em coming Allen.

[@G58]

Would anyone else here watch a video by Allen on how to find a Tracey? You’ve definitely got a one in a million mate. Cup of tea AND a smile. Perfect. PS That taper tip has given me hope that I can cure the dodgy Morse taper issue on my Clarke pilar drill. It keeps ejecting the chuck - even when it’s only mildly stressed. But I might need to remove the tang to do the job properly. That was the last thing I bought from Machine Mart. The alternative option is to make a vertical miller style drawbar. Anyway, great vid as always. Wonderfully simple engine to work on. Thank you for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

A nice simple project by your standards Allen, looking foward to seeing it get a new lease of life. The Hedge hogs will soon be "at it". Spring is just around the corner,Just make sure you draw the curtains at night to give them some privacy:)

[@kobeldokes]

Interesting as always Allen!!...........thanks........looking forward to your next one!!

[@DaveStroble]

Another fine day with Allen & Tracie

[@chrismcdonnell8297]

Excellent as always, thanks Allen.

[@yosmith1]

always enjoyable to watch

[@Tom-ye5dn]

love your videos allen!

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

a new Allen video - just perfect.

[@stevenkerry3101]

great little video Alan 👍

[@taxalterror]

Lovely job Allen, Cheers.

[@tomwaits1428]

Great video Alan can't wait for the next one 👍 👏

[@my_random_things]

Wow. One of my favourite bikes from back in the day.

[@jabbalechat7910]

Pleasure as always... 👍👏😻

[@martintin250]

Brilliant, thanks Allen.

[@billygingerguitars2791]

Another great video to end the weekend 👍

[@mikedrop4421]

Amazing as always

[@bigmac60]

Another great video

[@billconnor103]

The genius Allen 👍👍