Kawasaki KX65 Top End Install

I got the KX back in shape with a new top end, I also set the timing and performed a leak down test before slamming it back in the bike.
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[@RR98guy]

15 years ago this video would have been a great help to me. That being said it is still a help to KX65 owners even today. Thanks for another great how to video.

[@GarageAddiction]

Thanks for the support!

[@robg6688]

I just overhauled the carburettor on my sons KX65 A1 (2000) and thought I was pretty good. Your videos leave me in the dust! Excellent work man

[@GarageAddiction]

Thank you! These are awesome little bikes aren't they?

[@robg6688]

@@GarageAddiction definitely fun.

[@thomasmoonan7040]

Great video. I'm getting ready to put a new top end in my son's bike this week and this was an excellent preview/how to.

[@GarageAddiction]

Thanks, have fun with your top end job!

[@otcboyz]

so underrated

[@ianparrish2621]

Hi m8 enjoying your kx vlogs you have inspired us to get kx 65 just wondering if you could do a vlog on wheel change to mags detailing spacers etc

[@timleban3673]

THENKS FOR THE VIDEO...BR FROM SLOVENIA(EUROPE)

[@GarageAddiction]

Hope it was helpful!

[@jshdtrch1]

What does drilling the extra hole in the piston do? I’m binge watching your videos so I’m prepared for this rebuild😂

[@GarageAddiction]

Supposedly helps oil the exhaust bridge. I've run with and without one, haven't seen a clear difference. Good luck with the rebuild!

[@baronkostek1]

Dziękuję! Regards !

[@robertponsford8493]

There is 3 dowels that go round the studs that secure the cylinder to the cases. Yours are missing

[@GarageAddiction]

Ah yeah just looked at the parts fiche, looks like the 05 has 2 on the right side case. Good eye, I'll add that to my list for the next rebuild!

[@mmholling87]

Is Boyko still in business? If not who would you send your jug and cylinder head to for similar work?

[@GarageAddiction]

Boyko is definitely still in business, highly recommend him if you're in the area or want to ship. I hear millennium tech is also great but I have no experience with them.

[@Rookie_bass_fisherman]

I would love to send my 05 kx65 motor to you and pay you to rebuild mine! Let me know if that’s a possibility please

[@GarageAddiction]

I think you'd have a far cheaper and easier time bringing it to a local bike shop. Shipping alone would be nuts on one of these engines.

[@Rookie_bass_fisherman]

@@GarageAddiction yeah I think your right. Well anyways. I believe I can do the top end myself now with your videos there to help. I took off the piston and wrist pin and that bearing yesterday. I’m really hoping I don’t have to mess with the bottom end but the crank has a lot of left and right wiggle. That’s not goofs right?

[@Rookie_bass_fisherman]

@@GarageAddiction good*

[@GarageAddiction]

Some side to side play is normal there should be no pay up and down though

[@Rookie_bass_fisherman]

@@GarageAddiction i do have about 1/8” up and down play 😖