My thread (2000 KDX 200 rebuild)
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My thread (2000 KDX 200 rebuild)
I thought it would be fun to share. This is my first post after my bike sitting for 5-6 years. I am posting on my personal wiki site for historical purposes. I hope this is allowed. If not, I'll try and keep this thread updated with photos and my progress.
Anyway, here is my rebuild.
http://www.phospher.com/index.php/2000_KDX_200
Any suggestions and opinions are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
I'm debating on whether or not to have the frame powder-coated silver. Is it worth it?
Anyway, here is my rebuild.
http://www.phospher.com/index.php/2000_KDX_200
Any suggestions and opinions are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
I'm debating on whether or not to have the frame powder-coated silver. Is it worth it?
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@heckler,
Thanks for the assurance on powder coating. I've contact a local guy that's willing to work with me on the price to strip and powder coat both the frame and swing arm. I'm planning on a silver powder coat.
I've adjusted my stock replacement parts order for new swingarm bearings and a 2001 KX500 front fork/tree setup.
getting there :)
Thanks for the assurance on powder coating. I've contact a local guy that's willing to work with me on the price to strip and powder coat both the frame and swing arm. I'm planning on a silver powder coat.
I've adjusted my stock replacement parts order for new swingarm bearings and a 2001 KX500 front fork/tree setup.
getting there :)
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Unfortunately, no. I haven't been able to get them out and I already dropped off the frame for powder coating.Varmint wrote:You got the races out right? Just pound them out from underneath.
I still need to get them out, so,... Can you elaborate further? Is the channel stem tapered? They feel pretty solid. What do you recommend to cover the diameter of the race, a giant socket?
I might have something that will work if so.
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Another question. Is the stem itself tapered? I need to replace the bearings and am not entirely sure if it's safe to push to bearing down or up.
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http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/produ ... lyId=13986
or a pipe that's been cut and spread open in a similar manner?
or a pipe that's been cut and spread open in a similar manner?
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Excellent find. However, It appears they also have a "installer" tool as well. Too expensive for the tools.
I briefly attempted a wide flathead screwdriver and stopped. It felt rock solid and I needed to get the frame to the powder coat shop as the guy was waiting for me.
I'll investigate further as soon as I get my frame back.
The pipe idea might work. It seems that's all the tools really are.
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I briefly attempted a wide flathead screwdriver and stopped. It felt rock solid and I needed to get the frame to the powder coat shop as the guy was waiting for me.
I'll investigate further as soon as I get my frame back.
The pipe idea might work. It seems that's all the tools really are.
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sweet!
My 2001 KX500 forks just arrived AND my frame, swingarm and kickstand are finished!
Check out the awesome job done by All Bay Powder Coatings! I went with a slightly darker grey.
(check my first post for the link. Don't forget to click on the image for a high-res closeup of the amazing job.)
All of the OEM replacements parts listed on my wiki were also shipped today from PartShark.com
I'm about to be flooded with parts! I can't wait!
-Brian
Check out the awesome job done by All Bay Powder Coatings! I went with a slightly darker grey.
(check my first post for the link. Don't forget to click on the image for a high-res closeup of the amazing job.)
All of the OEM replacements parts listed on my wiki were also shipped today from PartShark.com
I'm about to be flooded with parts! I can't wait!
-Brian