looking to buy a KDX and have a question
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looking to buy a KDX and have a question
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!
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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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?
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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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
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
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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
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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Japanese home market had an all pink model.Slick_Nick wrote:Outside north america you could even get the KDX with a purple FRAME!
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Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
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'11 GasGas EC250R
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Here is a better pic of the pink model.
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Current KDX: '98 KDX220
Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
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Current KDX: '98 KDX220
Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
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Same here! You definitely don't see anything else like it out there!juliend wrote:I'd rock that pink 250 SR with pride!
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Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
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'11 GasGas EC250R
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