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Just picked up a 1989 KDX 200 yesterday evening. I lurked on the site for a day or so and thought I would share my bike and say hi. I think I got a decent deal, $500 for the bike and a pile of parts. I've already started a major clean up and replacement of body parts, it came with a decent stock front fender and a Maier rear that is brand new. Hopefully it will look a lot better shortly.
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Welcome. Enjoy the kdx.
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Thanks! I'll have to get a little more cleaning done in the next couple of days but it already looks 100% better. After 2 hours of work I got the decals off, fenders mounted, ditched the ugly acerbis fork/brake covers, and did a quick inventory of the parts that came with the bike. I plan on adding a couple of stickers once its all clean. Also, the number plates are getting painted since they are so faded. I figure if I don't like black I can get a new/used set that aren't so faded later on.
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Welcome to the site!!! You stole it for $500
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Hi there nice paint job
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$500 with the motor?? Jeez how the heck are people finding these for so cheap??? The pipe and those fenders are nearly worth $500 new. I forked out over double that for my '89(owner stated it was a '91) and that was after some bargaining. Later to find it out it needed over $200 in parts and servicing. And was still the cheapest intermediate bike I could find locally.
That's a nice find. I'd recommend doing a water pump and top end inspection as the powervalves pinion gears are known to strip down on these old E series, which can compromise your top end power. You'll want all three to get the most out of your powerband!
Good luck
That's a nice find. I'd recommend doing a water pump and top end inspection as the powervalves pinion gears are known to strip down on these old E series, which can compromise your top end power. You'll want all three to get the most out of your powerband!
Good luck
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Bike Profile -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 61#p136315
Suspension Overhaul(Shock+89-92 conventional forks) -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 15&t=15255
96'-98' RM125 Showa 49mm fork swap -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 04&t=16994
KDXrider world map! -> https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=186158
Bike Profile -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 61#p136315
Suspension Overhaul(Shock+89-92 conventional forks) -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 15&t=15255
96'-98' RM125 Showa 49mm fork swap -> http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 04&t=16994
KDXrider world map! -> https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=186158
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Spent some time cleaning today. Also got the new rear fender and stock front on. The side covers got a coat of paint (I'm cheap). Gone are the neon KDX stickers, a little too early '90s (late 80s) for me. There is still paint on the rear spokes, but I spent at least 1 hour working on the front and its much better.
I really feel like I got a great deal on the bike. The asking price was $700, I offered 5 and loaded it up. I was a little surprised when the extra parts started getting loaded for me by the owner...
I really feel like I got a great deal on the bike. The asking price was $700, I offered 5 and loaded it up. I was a little surprised when the extra parts started getting loaded for me by the owner...
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You will easily get your moneys worth out of that purchase! Couple quick items...
Fork boots - will save a lot of wear and tear on seals and fork legs
Front Brake Cable - needs to be routed correctly (inside of fork leg) to prevent snagging/damage
Chain - adjust that thing then go ride.
Fork boots - will save a lot of wear and tear on seals and fork legs
Front Brake Cable - needs to be routed correctly (inside of fork leg) to prevent snagging/damage
Chain - adjust that thing then go ride.
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I'm adding neoprene seal guards to the forks, just waiting on them. Not sure what you mean about the front brake line, I'll have to check out some pictures and my service manual. A chain adjustment is in order, I hadn't looked at it that closely until now...thanks!bufftester wrote:You will easily get your moneys worth out of that purchase! Couple quick items...
Fork boots - will save a lot of wear and tear on seals and fork legs
Front Brake Cable - needs to be routed correctly (inside of fork leg) to prevent snagging/damage
Chain - adjust that thing then go ride.
I did manage to ride it around my garage 2 times tonight and have to say it feels plenty healthy. My previous bike was a CR125 and its got a lot more bottom end than that bike did. I spend most of my time at lower speeds so this feels like a great fit for me.
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Welcome to the site.
What bufftester is saying is that the front brake hose should pass between the lower fork slider and the wheel. In the picture you posted the brake is on the outside of the slider. Take the caliper off and slip it through on the inside.
Also, be careful of the neoprene seal guards. Once dirt and grime get under them, your seals will be gone in no time. A lot a guys in my area used to run them on their trials bikes and had problems keeping the seals good for any length of time. I like the fork boots because they cover the entire upper fork slider. Just my two cents.
What bufftester is saying is that the front brake hose should pass between the lower fork slider and the wheel. In the picture you posted the brake is on the outside of the slider. Take the caliper off and slip it through on the inside.
Also, be careful of the neoprene seal guards. Once dirt and grime get under them, your seals will be gone in no time. A lot a guys in my area used to run them on their trials bikes and had problems keeping the seals good for any length of time. I like the fork boots because they cover the entire upper fork slider. Just my two cents.
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I'll be sure to watch the fork seals. The fork seals are new, just replaced by the previous owner so I do want to keep them alive. Realistically I won't be putting a lot of hours on this bike at all. I wish there was a riding area closer to home but private family owned land is a 2 + hour drive and public land is at least as far. Next time I ride it at all, its going 3 blocks to the car wash for a deeper cleaning to remove the exhaust stains and the grease I couldn't get with the garden hose and dish soap.