97 kx125 forks . on 97 kdx 200 ?

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97 kx125 forks . on 97 kdx 200 ?

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does anyone know if the kx125 forks would work and if they would be better than the kdx forks ?
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Yes, Yes
'91 KDX 200 Project $300 KDX
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awsome , mine are leaking and rather than get seals know may be a good time to upgrade them . Thanks for the response fuzzy .
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does anyone know if my kdx brake caliper will work on the kx forks ?
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yes, will need to mount bracket for hose clamp on lower fork guard.
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ok , thanks , sounds like changing over forks may not be to bad !
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I have a spare wheel if you need one..
2000 KDX 200 97 KX 125 Front End
1996 CR 250
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I was planning on using my kdx tire ! any difference ?
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The wheels are not the same.
You have to use the KX wheel.
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I will let you know saddletramp ! I"m in the process of getting forks know .
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The tire is the same but not the wheel....
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ok , my front tire is in good shape !
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The 97 kx 125 forks where sold , does anyone have any recommendations on a year or years of bikes that have the inverted forks to fit 97 KDX200 ?
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Any KX forks 96 and up.....
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will I need to get the triple tree as well , or will the kdx triple tree work ?
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Everything...
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man this site makes doing kdx research easy ! Thanks for all the info very very helpful ! :grin:
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