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I have hung out at KXRIDERS.com for a few years now, gleaning information for my KX500. I found KDXRIDER.NET after the purchase of a kdx200 which was for a kx500 perimeter frame build I had planned. Changed my mind and opted to make the kdx200 rideworthy. Lots of useful info here and I thank you all for the site.
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welcome aboard
looks liek you made a good choice getting the KDX back on the road
something tells me your gonna get some questions regarding that luggage rack ;)
looks liek you made a good choice getting the KDX back on the road
something tells me your gonna get some questions regarding that luggage rack ;)
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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Welcome aboard! And yeah, I will go ahead and ask about the luggage rack.
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What year is your bike? What year and model did the new forks come from? Did you have to use a spacer?
Thanks
Thanks
2003 KDX220r
2007 KX250F
2008 KLX450F
2007 KX250F
2008 KLX450F
- payit4wd
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http://www.happy-trail.com/KLX300/Tail-Rack-KLX300.aspxJulien D wrote:Welcome aboard! And yeah, I will go ahead and ask about the luggage rack.
I tapped out the seat nut to 8mm for a stronger hold. They only have a couple left don't know if they are going to have anymore.
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rayburnwest wrote:What year is your bike? What year and model did the new forks come from? Did you have to use a spacer?
Thanks
The kdx is '96 ,,,forks from 90s kx500,,,forks bolted right on,,,no spacer.
I rebuilt the rear shock,,, replacing the kdx spring with the kx500 spring.
Purple tank eliminated (had a '96 xr600 so purple is way too 1990s for me).
W.E.R. steering stableizer.
Hi/Lo headlight, horn, rear brakelight, and mirror, should be street legal in Idaho. New handguards.
UFO rear fender
Enlarged seat bolts.
Seat being redone by Fishers Saddlebag in Eagle, ID. http://www.fishersaddlebags.com/seats.html
There is much more will continue to post
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OK this what is done since I started. I took longer than planned,,,,but life has been busy.
WER steering stabilizer.
The Fisher seat is really the crowning glory on this bike. Rack from Happy-Trail.com mkers of dual sport racks and panniers.
I had two broken kickstands I saved,,, combined they made one working one. New Moose shift lever.
Hel brake line with an extra 4",,,works excellent. KX500 clutch cable worked better than KDX cable. New hand guards.
Carb from 99' CR125 boot from KX500. Boyesen Super Stock Reed. Rear shock spring from KX500
I rewound the stator the headlight is very bright. I didn't test watts but it is good must be over 90w. Hooked tail light up to the turn signal switch so I can turn it off. Nice 18 pin LED for tail.
This project was really to get a better learning bike under my step-son,,,he likes it a lot better than the KX500,,,for obvious reasons.
Fun day riding today.
New to me toy box.
WER steering stabilizer.
The Fisher seat is really the crowning glory on this bike. Rack from Happy-Trail.com mkers of dual sport racks and panniers.
I had two broken kickstands I saved,,, combined they made one working one. New Moose shift lever.
Hel brake line with an extra 4",,,works excellent. KX500 clutch cable worked better than KDX cable. New hand guards.
Carb from 99' CR125 boot from KX500. Boyesen Super Stock Reed. Rear shock spring from KX500
I rewound the stator the headlight is very bright. I didn't test watts but it is good must be over 90w. Hooked tail light up to the turn signal switch so I can turn it off. Nice 18 pin LED for tail.
This project was really to get a better learning bike under my step-son,,,he likes it a lot better than the KX500,,,for obvious reasons.
Fun day riding today.
New to me toy box.
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The previous post is a copy paste of what I posted at KXRIDERS.com.
I want to thank the contributors to KDXRIDER.net. Here I found the most valuable information I needed to improve this neglected 96' KDX200. The rewind was the best mod,,,it really lights up good. I will be hanging around as I have another project for next winter.
Excellent website.
I want to thank the contributors to KDXRIDER.net. Here I found the most valuable information I needed to improve this neglected 96' KDX200. The rewind was the best mod,,,it really lights up good. I will be hanging around as I have another project for next winter.
Excellent website.
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WOW! You did a great job!
That rack looks really great.
Again, nice work!
That rack looks really great.
Again, nice work!
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net.
To post pictures from a device: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128
To post pictures from a device: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128
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What was gained from the carb? Just bigger?
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Did you paint the head light ? with this texture it look like truck bed liner paint.
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Good job!
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Current KDX: '98 KDX220
Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
AZ State Parks & Trails OHV Ambassador - Trail Riders of Southern AZ
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Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
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It is larger. I don't know if there was a gain but the former carb had a messed up choke believe it or not cracked bowel repaired with JBweld. So to my bone pile first before ebay or new. The larger inlet required changing the boot,,,no problem KX500 parts in the bone pile too. I don't know how it would compare cause I didn't really get to use the original. As you might notice it still need a pipe,,,, I missed a Bills on Ebay and can't quite pull the trigger for Pro-Circuit yet,,,by the way what do you all think of the Pro-Circuit vs say FMF Desert Gnarly. Anywhoo a pipe might really make the carb a beneficial add on.rbates9 wrote:What was gained from the carb? Just bigger?
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Yes bed liner ,,, long story ,,, came off my KX500 had white plastic an wanted all black so the marauding Ninjas couldn't find me in the dark.JoKDX220r wrote:Did you paint the head light ? with this texture it look like truck bed liner paint.
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Thanks, SS109. You have one of the nicest KDXs I've seen by the way.SS109 wrote:Good job!
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My impressions after riding the KDX for around 20-30 minutes (the longest time I've ridden one) are, it is a torque monster, very forgiving, pulled some big tall hills for me. The KX rear spring, and front forks will keep my lard butt out of the bottom end of the travel. I did back all the clickers to 2 clicks out of softest setting. It will make a great trail bike and I intend to hit some aggressive single track with it for a real test this summer, when I do I'll post a report.
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ok, I'm gonna "steal" this idea it look really nice !!