91 KDX 200 Basket Case

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eprovenzano
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91 KDX 200 Basket Case

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I ride orange, but I just picked up a 91 KDX 200E basket case for $150. Based on everything I've read / researched and looking at the pieces / parts of the bike... The only issue is the LH KIPS valve is broken. The PO pulled it apart thinking it was down on power and needed a top end. The piston and rings have 10 - 15 hours on them He didn't know about the issue with the valves and the steel replacements. The bike is a true basket case. With it in such a dismantled state, I had the opportunity to inspect the engine internals, and to know the bottom end is tight, the cylinder bore is fine, and to see LH KIPS valve is broken. I haven't done a complete inventory yet, but so far it seems as though everything is there, all the way down to the cooling system overflow bottle. All parts / bolts / nuts were meticulously bagged and tagged. This should be a fun winter project

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My orange steed... 01 KTM 380

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1991 KDX basket case... being rebuilt
2001 KTM EXC 380... two stroke heaven
2000 KTM EXC 300, son's
1993 Kawaski Bayou 400 4x4
2008 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Silverado
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91 KDX 200 Basket Case

Post by TheRadBaron »

Man, great score! Since you already know about the steel KIPS valves you should be all set.
That KTM looks nice, too. I hear the 380's are pretty ferocious machines.
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Re: 91 KDX 200 Basket Case

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Honestly they are very forgiving machines. True if you try to ride it like s 125 things will happen quicker than you may want... A little respect goes a long way.


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1991 KDX basket case... being rebuilt
2001 KTM EXC 380... two stroke heaven
2000 KTM EXC 300, son's
1993 Kawaski Bayou 400 4x4
2008 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Silverado
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