Would you trust this crank?86 200

GKBO · Post by **GKBO** » 09:31 pm Mar 07 2013

Already have the a Hot Rods kit,was hoping to use it on this crank

Now pay the $$ for a "good" crank or get one that needs the kit?

Post by **KDXGarage** » 09:54 pm Mar 07 2013

Since you already have the connecting rod kit, use it. As best I remember, 1986 crankshaft is not exactly the same as 1987 and 1988 as far as OEM goes. Look on Kawasaki.com under Owner Info / Parts Diagrams to see part numbers. I assume your connecting rod kit would work with all 3, but all 3 might not work with your 1986 engine.

You ARE sure it is 1986, right??

EDIT: Nevermind. I saw your 1986 thread link in your signature. I see the seat and decals.

Goofaroo · Post by **Goofaroo** » 10:38 pm Mar 07 2013

You could always go the Ebay route. I just recently completed a 1987 rebuild and I understand how pricey it can get.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-KDX200-KAWAS ... e5&vxp=mtr

Goofaroo · Post by **Goofaroo** » 10:41 pm Mar 07 2013

This is worth a look.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRANKSHAFT-KDX2 ... a3&vxp=mtr

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 10:53 pm Mar 07 2013

Goofaroo wrote:This is worth a look.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRANKSHAFT-KDX2 ... a3&vxp=mtr

The third picture (the transmission end of the crank) looks like it has a rust mark about where the seal will ride. It might be saveable. Might not. I would ask the seller for a better picture of the spot in question. If they aren't willing to get a better picture there might be an issue.

Goofaroo · Post by **Goofaroo** » 11:16 pm Mar 07 2013

It's hard to tell for sure if that is rust or something that might just wipe off. I also don't know exactly where the seal rides but from the pic it doesn't appear that the seal rides where the dark spot is. Maybe the seller could answer the question or send better pics. For that matter maybe there's a better one for sale but this one looks pretty good and the price is right if it is usable. It would save a lot of time and money.

Roadhazardguy · Post by **Roadhazardguy** » 11:22 pm Mar 07 2013

A little off topic but I just came across this for the KDX, http://www.oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKDX200BIKEID.shtml

There are several really nice looking cranks on ebay, here's a few:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/87-KAWASAKI-KDX ... 1b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRANKSHAFT-KDX2 ... a3&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-KAWASAKI-KDX ... 20&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-KDX200-CRA ... c6&vxp=mtr

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 11:56 pm Mar 07 2013

Goofaroo wrote:It's hard to tell for sure if that is rust or something that might just wipe off. I also don't know exactly where the seal rides but from the pic it doesn't appear that the seal rides where the dark spot is. Maybe the seller could answer the question or send better pics. For that matter maybe there's a better one for sale but this one looks pretty good and the price is right if it is usable. It would save a lot of time and money.

I wasn't saying that the crank isn't worth looking into, just that there is a mark that didn't look right. To me, if the mark would wipe off they would have wiped it off. Again, it's defiantly worth looking into and the price looks great.

Roadhazardguy wrote:A little off topic but I just came across this for the KDX, http://www.oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKDX200BIKEID.shtml

There are several really nice looking cranks on ebay, here's a few:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/87-KAWASAKI-KDX ... 1b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRANKSHAFT-KDX2 ... a3&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-KAWASAKI-KDX ... 20&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-KDX200-CRA ... c6&vxp=mtr

The first link looks like a great reference!

Nice find!

The first ebay link, the threads look funny. Like they might be pulled a bit.

The second ebay link, is the same as the crank listed a few post above.

The third ebay link, looks a little rough in the seal area on the flywheel side. Might sand out fine tho.

The fourth ebay link, looks to be not too bad.

Just MHO take it for what it is. I would just hate to buy a crank that has issues to replace a crank that has issues.

GKBO · Post by **GKBO** » 12:38 am Mar 08 2013

All very nice but I don't have the $$ available right now either.We tried up the money getting the rod kit.Did put a shout out up in the wanted forum to.

GKBO · Post by **GKBO** » 08:38 am Mar 31 2013

The one with that mark is gone,DRAT!Will this fit? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1989-Kawasaki-KD ... d2&vxp=mtr in Canada so I'd save at least $30 shipping.BTW the rod kit I have is good for 86-06.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 09:45 am Mar 31 2013

That is for 1989.

GKBO · Post by **GKBO** » 05:05 pm Mar 31 2013

Yes but is there a difference between a 89 and the 86-8 cranks?

Roadhazardguy · Post by **Roadhazardguy** » 05:12 pm Mar 31 2013

You know, I've searched and searched for that post where I (thought) I saw someone say they will interchange but I just can't seem to find any mention of it. Maybe I'm just crazy???

sarrant · Post by **sarrant** » 03:51 pm Apr 05 2013

Looking at the pictures, I would say it's very unlikely that they would interchange; they look pretty different in proportion, construction style, and flywheel mount (the end on the E-series is threaded, not tapped). But I've got an E series crank here and could take some measurement, if necessary for comparison purposes.

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