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Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 07:00 pm Jan 03 2013
by Thedude1973
JoKDX220r wrote:Have you think about building an hybrid instead ?
Yes, I've definitely thought about a hybrid. But honestly, that's probably too ambitious for me. I don't know how to weld, not to mention everything else that comes with that kind of project.

Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 09:48 am Jan 04 2013
by FORCON8541
WIth that much responsibility at home I can only try to imagine what its like. You cant be selfish, especially when you have a family, and go out and drop 5-10K on a bike. I just dont want to hear that you spent 3K on a 1500 bike when its all said and done.

I didnt read all the posts and dont know how far along you are on your project but Id put little chunks of coin aside, even in a savings account, and let it slowly ad up. Then see what you can do

Regards, FORCON

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 11:45 pm Jan 04 2013
by Thedude1973
So, there is a 91 KDX 200e rolling chassis for $250. It needs a motor. I found an h complete motor for 350. I'm not 100% sure the h motor will just bolt on though.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 12:25 am Jan 05 2013
by rbates9
Thedude1973 wrote:So, there is a 91 KDX 200e rolling chassis for $250. It needs a motor. I found an h complete motor for 350. I'm not 100% sure the h motor will just bolt on though.
Does the 91 have an engine or is it missing completely?

The cases of an E and an H are pretty close to the same so the engine will bolt in. The head on an H has two head stays so you may have to cut one off to get it to fit.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 01:43 am Jan 05 2013
by Thedude1973
rbates9 wrote:
Thedude1973 wrote:So, there is a 91 KDX 200e rolling chassis for $250. It needs a motor. I found an h complete motor for 350. I'm not 100% sure the h motor will just bolt on though.
Does the 91 have an engine or is it missing completely?

The cases of an E and an H are pretty close to the same so the engine will bolt in. The head on an H has two head stays so you may have to cut one off to get it to fit.

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3522614358.html

This is the bike. Pull the trigger?

Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 07:48 am Jan 05 2013
by dfeckel
Tough call on that bike. The pictures don't show the tank, plastic or seat, which you would want to be in usable condition for that price. If the motor actually has a new bottom end and just needs a piston and the sleeve installed, then this could be a nice basis for your project. i'd be willing to bet that the power valves are trashed, which will add $125-150 to your rebuild to get right. Then they''ll probably break in about 40 hours of running any way. :( If you can live with pulling the top end every 40 hours to replace the KIPS sub valves (this has been my experience on my E hybrid), or riding a bottom-end-only 200 with broken KIPS (which has been my experience for the last two rides on my E Hybrid), then go for it! If you want the full KDX experience, I'd pick up the H motor to put in that chassis.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 09:30 am Jan 05 2013
by Julien D
A member here at some point installed an H series cylinder/head on an E series bottom end. It also required the clutch cover and kips actuator rod from the H. Just something to think about if the troublesome kips valves are an issue.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 09:35 am Jan 05 2013
by Thedude1973
dfeckel wrote:Tough call on that bike. The pictures don't show the tank, plastic or seat, which you would want to be in usable condition for that price. If the motor actually has a new bottom end and just needs a piston and the sleeve installed, then this could be a nice basis for your project. i'd be willing to bet that the power valves are trashed, which will add $125-150 to your rebuild to get right. Then they''ll probably break in about 40 hours of running any way. :( If you can live with pulling the top end every 40 hours to replace the KIPS sub valves (this has been my experience on my E hybrid), or riding a bottom-end-only 200 with broken KIPS (which has been my experience for the last two rides on my E Hybrid), then go for it! If you want the full KDX experience, I'd pick up the H motor to put in that chassis.

For sure, I'd absolutely use a RB modded h motor. As long as that suspension (rear) is sufficient, I'll be finding kx forks for the front. If the frame and master cylinder are good I hope to be on the right path at least.

May all be for not. The guy stopped responding and I'm not sure the status. We'll see.

Dude

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Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 11:42 pm Jan 05 2013
by Thedude1973
Is there a secret for being able to view my private messeges? I get emails saying I have messages, but says I'm not authorized to read them.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 01:22 am Jan 06 2013
by Deseret Rider
Dude-----I've sent you a private message------sounds like you didn't get to read it -----You will be most interested in it---and I'll repeat it here for you if you aren't able to get it up. Let me know

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 01:33 am Jan 06 2013
by Deseret Rider
Thedude1973 wrote:Is there a secret for being able to view my private messeges? I get emails saying I have messages, but says I'm not authorized to read them.
On the message which you get in email which tells you that you have a private message----is there not a link somewhere in that message which you can click on and which will then open the message for you? I had sent you a PM which you would be most interested in. You may email me at rt_rydr@Yahoo.com if you like and I'll get the message back to you that way-----

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 01:53 am Jan 06 2013
by Thedude1973
On the message which you get in email which tells you that you have a private message----is there not a link somewhere in that message which you can click on and which will then open the message for you? I had sent you a PM which you would be most interested in. You may email me at rt_rydr@Yahoo.com if you like and I'll get the message back to you that way-----[/quote]


Yea, I did click the link but no luck. I went ahead and emailed you.

Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 08:48 am Jan 06 2013
by rbates9
You have to be a supporting member to use the PM's.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 11:49 pm Jan 06 2013
by Thedude1973
rbates9 wrote:You have to be a supporting member to use the PM's.

I want to contribute. What's the process as far as typical dollar amount. And its it PayPal?

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 07:48 am Jan 07 2013
by Julien D
Thedude1973 wrote:
rbates9 wrote:You have to be a supporting member to use the PM's.

I want to contribute. What's the process as far as typical dollar amount. And its it PayPal?
http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=12076

Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 07:59 am Jan 07 2013
by ukkdx200
If I were in your position I would just open a new bank account and add to it little by little so you only spend the 1500 and not 3000.

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 06:06 pm Jan 07 2013
by Thedude1973
Julien D wrote:
Thedude1973 wrote:
rbates9 wrote:You have to be a supporting member to use the PM's.

I want to contribute. What's the process as far as typical dollar amount. And its it PayPal?
http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=12076

Did the $21 level just now. Tmilow@yahoo.com. Forgot to include my user name in the comments.

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Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 12:33 am Jan 08 2013
by Thedude1973
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mcd/3524634515.html

Hopefully going tomorrow afternoon. If he'll take a bit less than he's asking, I may be able to stretch the budget just a bit.

Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 07:33 am Jan 08 2013
by ukkdx200
looks like a better plan! are you going to take someone with you? if possible you should as you will just be thinking mmmmmmmmm bikkkkkeeeeeee!!

Re: Buying a KDX... one piece at a time

Posted: 10:52 am Jan 08 2013
by scheckaet
both tires look really worn out.
front end looks like it might be leaking (lift the boot and inspect seals for oil and crude)
Ask him if the piston is stock or not (see newb thread in my sig)

If he's willing to go down, that could be a deal.
good luck