Late introduction from the Mojave
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Late introduction from the Mojave
I've been here for a few months and figured I should introduce myself. I have been riding for about 10 of the last 15 years. When I started I had an old honda xl125 that I rode for about 4 years then I took a break for a few years and fixed up an xr200, moved to an xr500, took another break, picked up my 94 kdx200, and am in the process of making a 2003 Hondasaki.
I am not a racer and don't jump much at all, I just wanted a lighter, better handling bike for the trails in the woods and desert near where I live. That and I enjoy most aspects of a project like this. Other than that, just waiting for my kids to grow up enough to where they will be able to ride and keep up with me.
Anyways, I figured that this was overdue. Thanks to those who have helped me out so far with my hybrid and to those who put this site up. It is a great place to go for ideas and help.
I am not a racer and don't jump much at all, I just wanted a lighter, better handling bike for the trails in the woods and desert near where I live. That and I enjoy most aspects of a project like this. Other than that, just waiting for my kids to grow up enough to where they will be able to ride and keep up with me.
Anyways, I figured that this was overdue. Thanks to those who have helped me out so far with my hybrid and to those who put this site up. It is a great place to go for ideas and help.
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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I'll let you know after I get the tires dirty. Still have to extend a few wires and finish the last section of the exhaust to line it up with the muffler. It is almost there. Then I'll see what a KDX does with modern suspension and 40lbs of weight loss. It is geared down a little bit, so that will effect it as well.
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Ok, here is the finished product. It handles quite well in the whoops and smaller jumps. The suspension is an amazing difference, I actually had to think about preloading rather than taking it for granted that the stock springs would try to bottom going up the face of a small jump . When I get a chance to take it out for a longer ride, do some climbs, faster sections, and goat trails I will let you know. Right now I need to get it inspected by a CHP officer so I can get my sticker so I can legally go riding.KDX Butterfly wrote:
At this point, pretty much everything regarding riding motorcycles (expecially woods motorcycles) is interesting to me.
But THAT was VERY interesting.