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'95 KDX in North Carolina
Posted: 02:47 pm Jan 14 2011
by jad628
My 10 year old son was given a Yamaha PW80 for Christmas 2010, and it only took that day to realize I really wanted to end my 27 year dirt bike drought. By Dec 29th, I had located and purchased a very used 1995 KDX from about eighty miles away. Paid cash, took it home in the truck. Mechanically in good shape, but most plastics look rough. It had to be fate to buy it because the previous owner had the same last name as me (no relation) and the VIN number starts with my first initial and follows my name so closely it is eerie.
One day of riding with my son on our family's land, and I know this decision is a good thing. No amount of money can pay for that kind of enjoyment. Priceless. Even my 14 year old daughter likes to ride the smaller bike. I'm in the process of improving the KDX with better parts as well. This site has already been very useful for me. I know I'll be here a lot.
My bio is boring. Born and raised within 1/4 mile of where I currently live. Spent some time in the Army with the 101st, but left to become a cop in 1986. Retiring in less than two years, then on to something different. I hope to be able to ride for many years to come.
Posted: 03:18 pm Jan 14 2011
by ez
Well hello neighbor.I live in Landis Got a kdx200 and an 11 yo with a yz85..Barry
Posted: 03:24 pm Jan 14 2011
by jad628
ez wrote:Well hello neighbor.I live in Landis Got a kdx200 and an 11 yo with a yz85..Barry
Ha! Went right by you to pick it up (High Point area).
Posted: 06:38 pm Jan 14 2011
by sped66
I occasionally venture into NC. Been to Uwharrie a few times & plan to test the riding at Brushy this year. Maybe we'll meet up at one of those places someday.
Congrats on your return to dirt. I know just how you feel about now.
Posted: 06:44 pm Jan 14 2011
by Indawoods
You are right... can't put a price on it.... Welcome to the site!
Posted: 02:51 pm Jan 15 2011
by jad628
Thanks guys!
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Posted: 02:56 pm Jan 15 2011
by Julien D
Howdy neighbor :). Good to see you here. I'm up around Boone, riding a 1989 KDX200.
Posted: 11:23 pm Jan 15 2011
by jad628
juliend wrote:Howdy neighbor :). Good to see you here. I'm up around Boone, riding a 1989 KDX200.
Howdy right back. I love the Boone area. Maybe when I retire!
Posted: 10:12 am Jan 16 2011
by rbates9
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Welcome! Looks like that bike came from a long legged feller. Are those four wheeler handle bars?
Posted: 09:07 pm Jan 16 2011
by jad628
rbates9 wrote:jad628 wrote:Thanks guys!
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Welcome! Looks like that bike came from a long legged feller. Are those four wheeler handle bars?
The kid who had it was close to my height, 6'3". The seat is extremely high as well. Not sure who makes the handlebars...I've got nothing to compare them to.
Posted: 02:44 am Jan 17 2011
by KDX Butterfly
Welcome to the site!
Posted: 03:31 pm Jan 24 2011
by jad628
Added a FMF Gnarly Woods pipe, Turbine Core 2 SA, a used UFO headlight assembly, front fender, MX rear fender, shrouds, bark busters, and new UFO side panels. New Uni filter, brake pads, a few other parts, and still have to mount the new Michelin front, but this is how it looks now:
Posted: 04:55 pm Jan 24 2011
by Indawoods
That seat looks soooooo comfy!
Posted: 10:28 pm Jan 24 2011
by jad628
Indawoods wrote:That seat looks soooooo comfy!
It actually is. The material is a bit weird. Sort of like the old metallic paints on hot rods, but I like the way it sits.
Posted: 09:41 am Feb 05 2011
by G22inSC
I am right there with you. My oldest son just received a PW50 for Christmas and has an absolute blast every time he rides. My drawback is I'm down with an ACL and tibial plateau fracture so I can't ride with him right now. Can't wait to get back on the bike and back to work.
I've been to a couple LE classes in your neck of the woods over in Huntersville. Nice area except for the horrible traffic at certain points in the day. Always enjoyed visiting the area.
Pic of the two bikes on Christmas Eve. Have not taken any better pics as of yet. He has to "park" his bike by dad's bike.
Posted: 11:10 pm Feb 05 2011
by jad628
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G22inSC wrote:I am right there with you. My oldest son just received a PW50 for Christmas and has an absolute blast every time he rides. My drawback is I'm down with an ACL and tibial plateau fracture so I can't ride with him right now. Can't wait to get back on the bike and back to work.
I've been to a couple LE classes in your neck of the woods over in Huntersville. Nice area except for the horrible traffic at certain points in the day. Always enjoyed visiting the area.
Pic of the two bikes on Christmas Eve. Have not taken any better pics as of yet. He has to "park" his bike by dad's bike.
Small world! I'm a LEO myself and we live not too far from Verhoeff (where I believe you attended the classes). I'm third generation on family land and it looks like our kids will be the last. The traffic you mentioned is very much ruining our area.
Sorry about your injuries, but when you're healed enough to ride I'm sure you'll smile as much as I do. I just acquired a Go Pro Helmet Hero (non-HD) to record some of our rides. It won't be break-neck awesome stuff, but it'll be great to keep for future years.
Take care.