Getting a KPM 200 this summer, Looking for advice

Coloradogoose · 04-15-2022, 11:18 PM

If longevity is what you are looking for I would agree with China Rider 27. K&N offers better-than-stock airflow, but not superior filtration according to the tests I've read. I run a K&N cone on mine and it helped it breathe a bit up here at 7300 feet, but the elevation is the only reason I went that route.
Otherwise you have a sound plan. The KPM isn't the best highway machine, but it'll slay the back roads if you don't mind the extra time in the saddle.
I'd love to see how many miles you can wring out of that little motor. I'll be cheering you on!

Megadan · 04-15-2022, 11:41 PM

Just my own little advice. Don't use a racing oil for street duty. They may have a lot of additives, but they generally lack detergents, specifically detergents to hold particles in suspension. Race oils are engineered for short rounds of intense conditions and then they get changed after the race.

I had a discussion with a Motul product rep over this about using 300V instead of 7100 in my bike (vfr). That was the exact response he gave to me. I love 7100, and have never been disappointed in its performance.

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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,031	Just my own little advice. Don't use a racing oil for street duty. They may have a lot of additives, but they generally lack detergents, specifically detergents to hold particles in suspension. Race oils are engineered for short rounds of intense conditions and then they get changed after the race. I had a discussion with a Motul product rep over this about using 300V instead of 7100 in my bike (vfr). That was the exact response he gave to me. I love 7100, and have never been disappointed in its performance. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-15-2022, 11:18 PM	#1
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	If longevity is what you are looking for I would agree with China Rider 27. K&N offers better-than-stock airflow, but not superior filtration according to the tests I've read. I run a K&N cone on mine and it helped it breathe a bit up here at 7300 feet, but the elevation is the only reason I went that route. Otherwise you have a sound plan. The KPM isn't the best highway machine, but it'll slay the back roads if you don't mind the extra time in the saddle. I'd love to see how many miles you can wring out of that little motor. I'll be cheering you on!
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