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looking to buy a KDX and have a question

Post by Rollo1 »

I am getting back in to riding after almost 20 years away--going to start riding with my 10 yr old son and am planning on getting a KDX. Last bike I had was an 88 YZ250.

Anyway, is there any place that lists the changes year to year from 99 to 2005? I would love to know the differences...or if there were any big improvements during a given year.

Is there anything in particular I should look for to ensure the KDX I am buying is in good shape?

thanks!
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There were no changes between 1995 and 2006 KDX 200/220 bikes other than maybe some graphics. Look for the same issues you would look for on any other bike. Nothing special.
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Exactly as above. Just shop based on condition alone, and dont' pay much attention to the year.

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Post by diymirage »

you should get a 96...i think it is the only year they offered the "barney" package
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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Post by Rollo1 »

LOL...barney package...I think I remember reading that one year something was purple along with the green.

Thanks for the info and advice folks. I always wanted a KDX when I was riding but my Dad was buying the bikes from people he knew and everyone around here rode Yamaha.

I have seen several possibilities within driving distance from 99 to 2002 and from 1200 to 1600 dollars.

Last question: is there a better time of year to buy a used bike? I don't really want to get my son a bike until after Christmas--it's going to be for his birthday in March so I don't really need one yet. But, if pickings will be slimmer after Christmas maybe I should go ahead and pull the trigger when I find a good one...what do you guys think?
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I'd start checking out bikes now in person. If you start to see what's out there you'll know when a jem comes up.
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Post by scheckaet »

fall and winter is usually time to buy, most offload to get better bike or figured they're not into riding anymore...
keep a eye out and go check out the one that fits your price range, I wouldn't jump on the 1st one I see, get the cleanest you can find.
if you see potentials but you're not sure, post away we'll be happy to give you our opinion.
Lucky kid by the way :supz:
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yup, here is an older picture of mine, its hard to capture the purple on camera (always comes out looking more like blue) but in real life it is a dead match for the colour scheme on that friendly dinosaur

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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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:lol:
'91 KDX 200 Project $300 KDX
'95 KDX 200 Project $600 KDX
'94 WR 250 Always a project
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Outside north america you could even get the KDX with a purple FRAME!
'00 KDX 220R
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Slick_Nick wrote:Outside north america you could even get the KDX with a purple FRAME!

wow, i need to get me a gallon of that paint in case i ever overhaul the bike and need to paint the frame...no more of that silly grassy green
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Slick_Nick wrote:Outside north america you could even get the KDX with a purple FRAME!
Japanese home market had an all pink model.
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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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Here is a better pic of the pink model.

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Post by gsa102 »

But I like my barney bike! I even have a 1996 columbia jacket to match!
This is my rifle, this is my gun, the YZ to go fast, the KDX is for fun!

96 KDX 200, 09 YZ 250
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Good God it's a Barbie bike!!!!! :shock:
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I'd rock that pink 250 SR with pride!
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juliend wrote:I'd rock that pink 250 SR with pride!
Same here! You definitely don't see anything else like it out there! :supz:
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I'm not as comfortable in my manlieness as you two... Thank GOD
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Fletch wrote:I'm not as comfortable in my manlieness as you two... Thank GOD
its kinda like the old mopar muscles in moulin rouge or panther pink, its cool as long as you got the testicular fortitude to back it up
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