Howdy from Texas!
Posted: 06:11 pm Feb 22 2008
Old ex-racer getting back into riding. I've done alot of research off and on over the last several years dreaming of getting a bike again just to come to the realization that I couldnt afford it, untill now! When thinking about which bike would be best for me I allways came up with the KDX200. I just want a trail bike that is "Woods worthy" and cheap. I'm also looking for another hobby. Something to play with, something to build, something that stimulates my mechanical and analytical abilitys.
I'm going to build a bike I have never seen in person! And I mean, I'm not going to buy a bike and restore it, Ill be building it from parts I buy from the usual places piece by piece. This is what I have coming so far.
89 frame
92 frame
92 forks with triple tree
92 swingarm with linkage and a few other odds and ends.
I'll be having a ALOT of questions and yes I know how to use the "Search" option so if I ask a question that may sound stupid, it's because I really am stupid! Or I may challenge yall with stuff like, I want a KX tank, seat and plastics on an 89-04 KDX. Maybe even YZ stuff if all its takes is moving a few mounts! LOL
My idea so far. Frame will be Imron in silver. Tank, seat and plastics to look like a KX 2fiddy. No lights and most likely, homemade wiring harness. Motor stock cept the Fatty and the airbox. Stock suspension set up for a 50 year old, 210 pound guy with racing experiance back in the day and rides Mountain bikes. That means, I might twist the throttle a little!
Thanks for the welcome in advance and I apologize for any stupid questions that I will come up with. lol
I'm going to build a bike I have never seen in person! And I mean, I'm not going to buy a bike and restore it, Ill be building it from parts I buy from the usual places piece by piece. This is what I have coming so far.
89 frame
92 frame
92 forks with triple tree
92 swingarm with linkage and a few other odds and ends.
I'll be having a ALOT of questions and yes I know how to use the "Search" option so if I ask a question that may sound stupid, it's because I really am stupid! Or I may challenge yall with stuff like, I want a KX tank, seat and plastics on an 89-04 KDX. Maybe even YZ stuff if all its takes is moving a few mounts! LOL
My idea so far. Frame will be Imron in silver. Tank, seat and plastics to look like a KX 2fiddy. No lights and most likely, homemade wiring harness. Motor stock cept the Fatty and the airbox. Stock suspension set up for a 50 year old, 210 pound guy with racing experiance back in the day and rides Mountain bikes. That means, I might twist the throttle a little!
Thanks for the welcome in advance and I apologize for any stupid questions that I will come up with. lol