found a 99 KDX, I think
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found a 99 KDX, I think
I found what is supposed to be a 99 KDX that seems ideal because the guy that owns it bought it new 11 years ago. However, in the picture it appears to have a purple seat and it has KDX in yellow stickers down the radiator shroulds...does that sound like a 99?
I would link it but I'm afraid a lurker might buy it out from under me.
I would link it but I'm afraid a lurker might buy it out from under me.
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if today is 2012 and he bought it 11 years ago its most likely a 2001
i guess it is possible it that some dealer had a 99 sit on the floor for 2 years but if you want to be sure ask for the VIN and have a look at this little nugget of into i found in the "H series info" section
i guess it is possible it that some dealer had a 99 sit on the floor for 2 years but if you want to be sure ask for the VIN and have a look at this little nugget of into i found in the "H series info" section
WNC wrote:I dont know where else to put this post. (Mod, if there's a better place to put this, feel free to move it).
Here's the VIN codes for ALL Kawasaki bikes, (as far as I know).
COUNT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 10 CHARACTERS. Compare the 10th character of your VIN with the chart below.
1980 = A 1981 = B 1982 = C 1983 = D 1984 = E 1985 = F
1986 = G 1987 = H 1988 = J 1989 = K 1990 = L 1991 = M
1992 = N 1993 = P 1994 = R 1995 = S 1996 = T 1997 = V
1998 = W 1999 = X 2000 = Y 2001 = 1 2002 = 2 2003 = 3
2004 = 4 2005 = 5 2006 = 6 2007 = 7 2008 = 8 2009 = 9
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The first character being the country of origin ---> 'J' for Japan
The second being Who made it ---> 'K' for Kawasaki
All the way thru till the tenth character being the year model.
Good stuff to know in case you come across a seller trying to pass off a 97
off as a 05' or whatever..
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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Thanks guys....I really just wanted to know because I could get the price lower if it is older. I have found pictures of 2000 models and mid 90s but couldn't find the 1999 model pic.
I also found a 97 220 that looks really good in the pictures. I am going to try to look at both next week even though I don't really want to buy yet. I have been searching bikefinds.com and I have an unusual number of KDXes in my price range locally at the moment so I figure I better strike while the iron is hot....
thanks again for the advice...especially to the guy who had the 99 and the stickers...seat may just look purple in the pic.
I also found a 97 220 that looks really good in the pictures. I am going to try to look at both next week even though I don't really want to buy yet. I have been searching bikefinds.com and I have an unusual number of KDXes in my price range locally at the moment so I figure I better strike while the iron is hot....
thanks again for the advice...especially to the guy who had the 99 and the stickers...seat may just look purple in the pic.
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Titles can be very elusive depending on where you are in the country. In NY KTM's are about the only dirt bikes that have titles. I have mine registered and it still don't have a title.OLHILLBILLY wrote:The sticker on the steering head tube should say what year it is.
Also should say on the title. It.. does have a title.. doesn't it?