BIG problem with SMALL part

DJQuik · 09-03-2007, 02:09 PM

I need to add a picture...I believe the part is called a "kip"? Anyways, its rotted and the gasket has shot to s***. Its for a 94 kx125. Anyone know where to get one? How can I upload a picture of it for reference? I just restored this bike and would like to put up some before/after shots. But any help on the "kip"? would be great. The manual and service manual were vauge on what it does besides rob power if damaged. Thanks

DJQuik · 09-03-2007, 02:50 PM

Also, this part is located above the water pump and to the right side of the cylinder if that helps without a picture.

DJQuik · 09-03-2007, 02:53 PM

I know its a huge pic but here she is

tigmaster · 09-03-2007, 03:09 PM

this is the "power valve" assembly. it basically changes your compression ratio based on where u are in the rpm range by opening or closing part of your exhaust port. you can get a gasket at the dealer for about $5 and what are u saying about the cover, is it messed up too? if so u can also get a cover but it will probably be like $20. i think kawasaki calls it the KIPS valve or in your case the KIPS valve cover and gasket.

DJQuik · 09-03-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tigmaster

this is the "power valve" assembly. it basically changes your compression ratio based on where u are in the rpm range by opening or closing part of your exhaust port. you can get a gasket at the dealer for about $5 and what are u saying about the cover, is it messed up too? if so u can also get a cover but it will probably be like $20. i think kawasaki calls it the KIPS valve or in your case the KIPS valve cover and gasket.

The case would break if i squeezed it with my bare hands. I definetly need the case and the gasket,but i dont think kawi dealers can get them

tigmaster · 09-03-2007, 04:48 PM

why cant they? if they cant then the part doesnt exist. u can get them at the dealer.

DJQuik · 09-03-2007, 06:24 PM

Thats just my guess being the bike is 13 years old

wr250f95 · 09-03-2007, 07:38 PM

you can always use ebay, but kawasaki also used kips on the kdx220 and kx250.

tigmaster · 09-03-2007, 07:54 PM

a while back i had an 89 rm80 and they still could get me any part i needed. they dont just stop making parts for most bikes for a long time.

DJQuik · 09-11-2007, 12:48 PM

The kawi dealers had no idea when i sent them a photo of what it was, so i ordered a 95 version (i own a 94) OEM and hope it fits. The nearest place that can order the part is like 40 miles away and they need me to bring the part to figure out what it is and i sent them a hi-res pic! anyways, if the 95 cover and gasket doesnt fit i'll just send them back and go to the dealer. why does kawi call it a KIP instead of power valve?

09-03-2007, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJQuik C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	BIG problem with SMALL part I need to add a picture...I believe the part is called a "kip"? Anyways, its rotted and the gasket has shot to s***. Its for a 94 kx125. Anyone know where to get one? How can I upload a picture of it for reference? I just restored this bike and would like to put up some before/after shots. But any help on the "kip"? would be great. The manual and service manual were vauge on what it does besides rob power if damaged. Thanks

09-03-2007, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	this is the "power valve" assembly. it basically changes your compression ratio based on where u are in the rpm range by opening or closing part of your exhaust port. you can get a gasket at the dealer for about $5 and what are u saying about the cover, is it messed up too? if so u can also get a cover but it will probably be like $20. i think kawasaki calls it the KIPS valve or in your case the KIPS valve cover and gasket. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-03-2007, 04:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	why cant they? if they cant then the part doesnt exist. u can get them at the dealer. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-03-2007, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	you can always use ebay, but kawasaki also used kips on the kdx220 and kx250. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

09-03-2007, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	a while back i had an 89 rm80 and they still could get me any part i needed. they dont just stop making parts for most bikes for a long time. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-03-2007, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
DJQuik C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Also, this part is located above the water pump and to the right side of the cylinder if that helps without a picture.

09-03-2007, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
DJQuik C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	I know its a huge pic but here she is

09-03-2007, 06:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
DJQuik C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Thats just my guess being the bike is 13 years old

09-11-2007, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
DJQuik C Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	The kawi dealers had no idea when i sent them a photo of what it was, so i ordered a 95 version (i own a 94) OEM and hope it fits. The nearest place that can order the part is like 40 miles away and they need me to bring the part to figure out what it is and i sent them a hi-res pic! anyways, if the 95 cover and gasket doesnt fit i'll just send them back and go to the dealer. why does kawi call it a KIP instead of power valve?

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