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Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: All Things 414 on March 18, 2010, 09:16:14 pm

Title: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 18, 2010, 09:16:14 pm: I had a KX 80 D2 back in the day and I'm considering going down the path of restoring (against my better judgement) one. I'm assuming that the D1 and D2 were virtually the same ('80/'81) and I'm also assuming that parts would be a pain in the arse.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: KB171 on March 18, 2010, 09:22:16 pm: Ive got a Knockout CR80RA, If your after a calm 80cc to play on Ross ::)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: yzhilly on March 18, 2010, 09:23:08 pm: Good on ya Rossco ,here's some bits in the local paper . KX80 frame & wheels $55. 0419009919 Cranbourne , just down the road from me . I could pick up if they suit . hilly
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 19, 2010, 06:52:05 am: Thanks Hilly. I'll check it out..... ;)

I'd like to end up with something like this.

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/bikepics-1012802-800.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/bikepics-1012807-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: mainline on March 20, 2010, 11:48:33 am: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kawasaki-KX80-1980_W0QQitemZ220573985560QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycles?hash=item335b3beb18
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 20, 2010, 12:45:29 pm: Yup. That's the one I'm looking at but I think it's going to cost me more to freight it down here than to actually buy...... :-\
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: ty4 on March 20, 2010, 12:48:24 pm: think i have a seat for one of those, the cover is crap but foam and base are usable maybe f/gaurd as well
cheers
tony
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 20, 2010, 12:51:22 pm: Thanks. I'll be in touch if I buy it. :)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: Davey Crocket on March 20, 2010, 12:57:35 pm: Thats a cool looking little jigger, its even got Stefans number on it!! :P
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: mainline on March 20, 2010, 02:48:06 pm: Quote
Yup. That's the one I'm looking at but I think it's going to cost me more to freight it down here than to actually buy......

maybe see if anyone in Maryborough can pick it up. If you can get it to Brisbane you're halfway there. Classic Dirt is just around the corner, and there'll be plenty of southerners up for a drive then.
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: bigk on March 20, 2010, 05:53:09 pm: Sold one of those complete, reasonable condition in need of a rebore or rechrome, for $250 a few weeks back. $500 for the one on ebay is too much Rosco. Pretty sure I have a NOS cylinder for one somewhere if you end up with one.
Cheers,
K
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 20, 2010, 06:52:55 pm: Track down the guy and tell him I'll give himm $600.00 for it now please Mick.... :P
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 21, 2010, 08:41:07 am: This was my original. Please excuse the 'knob' sitting on it...... :-[

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/NewKX80.jpg)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: mainline on March 21, 2010, 09:01:38 am: was that taken on christmas morning?
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: KB171 on March 21, 2010, 09:16:39 am: Have ya still got that cardigan ?
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 21, 2010, 10:06:47 am: Quote from: mainline on March 21, 2010, 09:01:38 am
was that taken on christmas morning?
No but I think I might have just had my first root.... ;)

Quote from: KB171 on March 21, 2010, 09:16:39 am
Have ya still got that cardigan ?

Yes it did take a few years for the Fashion Fairy Godmother to find me..... ::)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: mainline on March 21, 2010, 12:24:23 pm: Obviously you didn't pick up while wearing the cardigan
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 21, 2010, 12:33:59 pm: She didn't notice it. I wish the damn labrador could've stopped humping my leg though...... ::)
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: KB171 on March 21, 2010, 05:35:12 pm: Would've been difficult if the Lab was crackin a decent pace :-\
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: mainline on March 22, 2010, 06:46:15 pm: I'm thinking when you've bought and restored the KX80, you should scour St Vinnie's stores to find a replica jumper, and then reshoot that photo, complete with slightly crazed grin ;D
Title: Re: Has anyone had much to do with KX 80 D1/D2's?
Post by: All Things 414 on March 22, 2010, 06:54:31 pm: That's easy. I'd just buy it back off "over the bars" Ian (the cardy that is). ;) I'd be happy to do the shoot again. Different spot though. That place is now a retirement village. ::)
Does anybody know anybody with a KX 80 D2 (or D1)? The one on eBay looks like it's going to be a right pain in the arse! Surely there must be one closer to Vic (and in better condition). I really, really want one....... :'(