What is this bike please???

[dpt]

 

Hi I just purchased this bike of the neighbour for a $100 he stated it was a kdx 200 but i noticed that on the barrel it is dated 1980 i thought the kdx200 started in 1983 if it is a 1980 kdx200 would anyone have a pick of one or direct me to a site which does.
the reason he sold it was that it is missing the stator and flywheel any thoughts where i could get one or one that might fit from another model

I will attach pic tomorrow sorry
Thanks
dave

[dpt]

Can you get the stator repaired as i have found it in the bucket of bits that came with the bolts??

[YUMASTEPSIDE]

Dave,
   I think the '83 was just the last of the air cooled models,there were 200's before that and 175's before that.There's a KDX forum on Yahoo and I think there's a site called ........just KDX

                                               Roger

[GMC]

88 was the last of the air cooled
86 to 88 were virtually identical & had power valve & front disc
I think their were 3 years of 200 before that 83-85
& 2 years of 175 81-82

[cyclegod]

http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/kdx175/

http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/kdx200/

[dpt]

Having trouble uploading Pic???

There is no Pic of a bike for the 1980 in the bikepics site what a shame

[cyclegod]

The 1980 cast into the barrel ISN"T 1980 it's "198CC", look closer at the pics of KDX200's untill you find a match

[dpt]

Please don't beat me but it does say on barrel 1980 and if i can get a pic up on this site i will show you.

[dpt]

And next pic

[LWC82PE]

http://www.dirtrider.net/justkdx/newtime.html

there were no KDX 200's in 1980. they came out in 84 ( according to site above). if yours says 1980 someone proabably just engraved it in there or its a 1980 175 engine

[dpt]

Code on the Barrel

KHI DX200AE00 5865

MMMMM Thats what i thought but the Date is Cast on the Barrel not engraved

[LWC82PE]

ok maybe the barrels for the 200 are the same as the 175 and they used bored out 175 barrels cast in 1980?

[GMC]

That's not a date on the barrel, never known any manufacturer to cast in dates. Exception being with the clock style date casting, usually on plastics
Cyclegod was right, look closer its says 198L meaning 0.198 litre.
Looks like an 84 model by the sidecovers
Not sure, did they make a 175 in 80, I thought 81 was the first KDX?

Will make a good Vinduro ride when you have it sorted.

[cyclegod]

Please don't beat me but it does say on barrel 1980 and if i can get a pic up on this site i will show you.

Definately pre85 KDX200 and a damn fine score for $100, no such thing as a 1980 KDX200 first production year was 1983 same as Yamaha IT200. May I suggest that you write down your engine and chassis numbers and take them to your nearest Kawasaki dealer to verify the year and model.

[cyclegod]

This will tidy it up too...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1983-1985-KAWASAKI-KDX-200-250-REAR-FENDER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem130222825093QQitemZ130222825093QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1983-1985-KAWASAKI-KDX-200-SIDE-PANELS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem150247784309QQitemZ150247784309QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1980-1985-KAWASAKI-KX-125-250-420-500-FRONT-FENDER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem150147237205QQitemZ150147237205QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories