Going to pick up my first KDX200 tomorrow

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Going to pick up my first KDX200 tomorrow

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Bike looks nice in pics it's a 95 KDX200 and I'm going to look at/buy it tomorrow. I'm a bigger guy 6'0" 240 so I'm hoping it's enough to ride wood trails with. I don't want to set any trails on fire with it but I do want to be able to get out of my own way with it. Any insight like things to look for tomorrow would be appreciated.
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tires and rims , check to see if they are warped, compression, and cables clutch and throttle make sure they are not frayed , make sure the frame isnt rusted to bad or cracked , and sit on it and ride it to check the rear and front suspension good luck ! just a few things i would look at
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don't forget to look for the obvious sings of neglect: a dry chain, wore out sprockets, a dry and dirty airfilter, missing chain guides

also, be cautious of bikes that are running when you come to look at them (I always feel the cylinder to see if the seller warmed it up) the seller might be hiding something if the bike is warmed up

im 6 foot even, 200 pounds without my gear and my 200 will move me just fine

if the bike your looking at is listed on craigslist post the link, some things the trained eye can spot a mile off
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Doesn't lookt too bad, aftermarket silencer, pipe. Missing fork boots which need to be replaced
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Looks tidy!

I'd just check the expensive things... Wheels as mentioned aren't cheap, check for play in the forks (or rattles when moving around). If the kickstarter is sloppy be aware that they're not cheap. Even bottom end rebuilds are cheaper than some other seemingly minor things.
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looks well cared for, like buffy said, there is a nice aftermarket pipe on there
there is about every guard on there known to man, frame guards, brake guard, lower fork protectors, pipe guard

the side panels have been replaced and most likely the tank (I would expect it to be purple with a purple seat and fenderbag, but I wouldn't worry about that)

the only thing that looks off to me is the chain, it is too tight

but it looks like a well cared for bike, I would seriously consider it if I needed another one

just curious, what are they asking for it?
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-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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$800.00
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I would just about pull the trigger at $800 just to have a spare bike even though I don't really need it.
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At $800 it could be missing fenders and it would have been gone here in a day lol. I'm currently looking for another bike and would have jumped all over this one.
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at $800 if it runs I would get it
(well, I wouldn't cos I already have 2 but you get the point)


come to think of it, you probably drove out there and looked at it by now, did you get it ?
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-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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It's mine
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good job man, see you in the members bikes profile page

get yourself a set of forkboots, somewhere around here there is a partnumber for an aftermarket set that fits (someone will chime in)
toss in a fresh quart of oil and get her dirty

(where are you from anyway?)
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-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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Indiana. The bike really seems to run good. I hope the annoying ticking sound is just the KIPS
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if it changes pitch when you pull the clutch then it is most likely the KIPS
they like to rattle to let you know they are still in there

we got a couple of members from Indiana, im sure some of them can point out a few riding spot near where you live (if you don't know any yet)

or, if you live close enough to the Michigan border you can come ride with me someday (still 3 hours north though)
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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That annoying rattle is the KIPS, I've owned 3 KDX's at the same time, and still have two, and I still question it sometimes haha.

Put some fresh motorbike gearbox oil in and overfill it slightly and it'll quieten it down a LOT.
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07' KX125 (Completed basket case rebuild, for sale)
88' KDX200 (Not sure yet, runs but with rattly top end)
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Where's the picture??
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Going to pick up my first KDX200 tomorrow

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I'll get some more pics posted in the members area soon. That photobucket link was sharing me entire albums gotta sort that out. Thanks for all the info and help so far.
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