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Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: Scuberdiver on July 03, 2016, 06:35:11 pm

Title: kdx 200
Post by: Scuberdiver on July 03, 2016, 06:35:11 pm

are the seats the same on a 89 kdx 200 as a 91 kdx 200 looking at a seat cover cheers

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Nathan S on July 03, 2016, 08:24:58 pm

Yes. Graphics are different, but covers are 100% identical otherwise.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Scuberdiver on July 04, 2016, 07:44:56 pm

Thanks  Nathan doing up a 91  at the moment for my son he like the look of the 89 over the 91  have  the plastic tank and bigger air box plus inlet manifold  looking for a bigger carby for it  thanks jeff

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Tex on July 04, 2016, 10:05:50 pm

Interesting summary of the KDX200:

http://dirtbikemagazine.com/home-features/the-life-times-of-the-kawasaki-kdx200

Tex

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 04, 2016, 11:23:17 pm

Thanks Tex, perfect timing. Great read. Just booked mine in today for a full regoed blue slip inspection. Come on Cookardinia :)

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Nathan S on July 05, 2016, 11:38:07 am

That DB article is good, except for the bit about the motors being based on KX125 motors. There are similarities (conrod, gearbox) but the 200 motors were always significantly different to the KX125 motors.
The various models of KDX200 all used the same architecture: bore; stroke; rod; shaft spacing; mounting points.

It's more accurate to say that the KDX200 motor was a stand-alone design from the start, and was progressively upgraded over the years.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 05, 2016, 11:52:16 am

I found one years ago that a bloke had ridden to work for years. the motor was good, needed rings, wheel bearings brake shoes and the shock reoiled gassed etc. Ended up with a great little bike that would keep up with ktms (until it got bumpy or the rear brakes got wet). wished I hadve parked it now.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Tex on July 05, 2016, 07:14:07 pm

Not a bad read and some nice pics here too:

http://www.cyclepedia.com/kawasaki-kdx200/

Tex

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: tymes on July 05, 2016, 08:59:21 pm

noice

Did anyone on here end up with Ads restored 200?

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: relfy on July 05, 2016, 09:22:25 pm

Quote from: tymes on July 05, 2016, 08:59:21 pm

noice

Did anyone on here end up with Ads restored 200?

Adam N's restored 200 ???

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Scuberdiver on July 05, 2016, 10:18:43 pm

Some great reading there cant wait to get this bike up and running almost there As any heard about putting xr 250 spring in the front kdx forks ment to be a straight swap

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 02:21:48 pm

Preparing for rego on Friday.
Does anyone know where I can find the engine # on a 89f kdx please  ???

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Nathan S on July 06, 2016, 08:13:17 pm

Quote from: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 02:21:48 pm

Preparing for rego on Friday.
Does anyone know where I can find the engine # on a 89f kdx please  ???

Sometimes I have thoughts that I don't say.

Bottom LHS, vertical flat face, behind the gear lever.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 08:20:48 pm

Quote from: Nathan S on July 06, 2016, 08:13:17 pm

Quote from: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 02:21:48 pm

Preparing for rego on Friday.
Does anyone know where I can find the engine # on a 89f kdx please  ???

Sometimes I have thoughts that I don't type out.

Does that mean you do know, but won't tell me ;D

I hope I haven't hurt your feelings Nathan. I thought of all the people you would be more thick skinned than that, given  all the argumentative debates and crap that you have been in and survived on here.

Well I apologize OK  :-*
Now come on does it have one in some obscure place, cause I can't f$%^&*# find it.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 08:27:01 pm

This bike has a compliance plate, but has never been regoed.

The original owner just rode it around his property.

So no past rego papers.

Surely it must have an engine number, maybe they use invisible ink or something FIIK :-[

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 08:29:30 pm

When I booked it in,,,

He asked me to bring the old papers

Told him I have none,,

He then said as long as the frame, compliance plate and Engine numbers are clear, that I would be right.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Nathan S on July 06, 2016, 08:40:42 pm

See earlier post.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Mick D on July 06, 2016, 09:07:11 pm

Thanks Nathan, but I feel as though I already looked there a million times ::)

I just had a bright idea of searching ebay and just found exactly where it is,
No wonder I couldn't find it ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Its actually on the right hand case right under the engine, pure f*&^%$# genius Kawasaki ::)
(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/mc125mick/2016-07-06_zpsvezllsxt.png~original)

It wouldn't look too legible after sliding over some serious rocks a few times,,,or
Fit a bash plate and you'd have to dismantle it on the side of the road to satisfy a copper inspection
Pure F*&&^%$ genius Mr Kawasaki ::)
Unbefunkenleavable ::)

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Scuberdiver on July 09, 2016, 02:17:32 pm

Anyone tell what carby to put on my kdx its the standed one 

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Nathan S on July 10, 2016, 09:00:52 pm

35mm PWK from the E model is hard to beat. Get the E airbox boot and intake manifold and it will go straight in, and E jetting will be a good starting point.

I've got a stock 28mm PE from an F model if you're missing a carb.

Title: Re: kdx 200
Post by: Scuberdiver on July 13, 2016, 07:03:53 pm

I have the air box and the intake manifold will be on the hunt for a carby