OzVMX Forum
Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: GMC on September 12, 2009, 09:30:57 pm
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I have just scored myself a KDX 175, I think an A1
Its a very neat original (faded) bike.
Unfortunately it's flywheel is stuffed.
Anyone have one laying around ::)
Or has anyone have a zedder program that can tell me what other models would have the same flywheel?
Tried to pinch the flywheel from my 88 KDX 200 but they are slightly different.
A flywheel should see me at Benalla in a couple of weeks
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Pretty sure I've got a spare 200A/B one, if its any help.
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Hey Geoff, I've got a nice speedo, reed block and front sprocket I think.
Do you want 'em?
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Thanks Nathan, I would take it if I could be sure it fits.
The later 200 is slightly bigger in dia. & has a slighlty bigger shaft size.
I will try & take some measurements tomorrow.
Thanks Tony, I think this one has a good speedo allthough I haven't seen it in daylight yet, It's actually very original & unmolested.
Will show some pictures tomorrow.
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Gmc looking forward to photos i hope to get to benalla to check it out thanks Michael. :)
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i recond i might know where a rotor might be ill check it out mon/tuesday
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDX175-KAWASAKI-1980-KDX-175-80-ROTOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem5634f559e0QQitemZ370255682016QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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According to Zedder, the flywheel is the same for A1, A2 and A3 models of the 175. Nothing else !
I think the software only refers to US models and does not consider UK, Euro or OZ models.
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Thanks for the info guys
It's a great little bike, it even looks good in daylight.
Engine No says DX175A but compliance plate says B 12-81
The flywheel is 107mm OD x 39 wide (not including inner spigot) with a 13.7mm hole measured from the ouside at the small end of the taper.
The later model 200 (88) measures 14.7 at the small end of the taper so won't fit.
Nathan / Matt if your flywheel measures similar to mine then I am interested
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It has around 9000 K's on the speedo which looks genuine.
Mostly road miles too judging by the tyres.
Apart from the flywheel the only thing missing that I can spot is the rubber tip from the gear lever.
Still has original...
tool bag,
rubber boots on struts & brake torque arm
battery & wiring.
Oh yeah, missing rear indicators. (but I'm not really fussed about that)
The bike is about to go through a comprehensive restoration which will include...
# Fitting a flywheel (if I can find one)
# Adding fuel & ride.
Later plans will include fitting new black hoops & checking all bearings.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/KDX175-1B.jpg)
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The bike is about to go through a comprehensive restoration which will include...
# Fitting a flywheel (if I can find one)
# Adding fuel & ride.
Now that's my kind of resto! :D
I think I have a mag article about this model that I can photocopy for you. Sorry no parts though! Good luck getting it ready for Benalla.
Tex
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Graeme
sorry no rotors only a stator,measured up a kawi rotary valve 100 roadie but 1mm diff in interal diameter and 6 magnets
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Thanks for looking Matt, yeah the KDX has 4 magnets.
Tried some wreckers but they just laughed at me.
Considered going for the whole KX 125 flywheel & stator as the KDX is 125 based but $400.00 was a bit much without knowing for sure it would work.
Also quoted $80.00 for another broken flywheel with missing magnets :o
Tried Kawasaki but they are NLA.
Not sure I could get the USA one in time for Benalla.
After looking at it closer & playing "jigsaw" with the magnets I figure it's not that bad.
I actually broke the magnets in my 200 in 86 & managed to araldite them back in. Seemed to work okay but I sold it a couple of months later.
I sent my flywheel down to Bert at Small Coil Rewinds today as he has glued them together before.
Quoted me $150.00 Probably could have tried it myself but I figure I am paying him for his knowledge as I would like this bike to be reliable
Will see what he says when he see's it.
Yeah, interested in Magazine articles.
Just read the 1980 Trail & Trash.
Havn't got the ADB's out yet.
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Here's one. ;D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDX175-KAWASAKI-1980-KDX-175-80-ROTOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem5634f559e0QQitemZ370255682016QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDX175-KAWASAKI-1980-KDX-175-80-ROTOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem5634f559e0QQitemZ370255682016QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
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You have to get up a lot earlier Tony if you want to beat Cyclegod (otherwise known as E-baygod)
He's already put that one up.
Interesting though that the US one appears to have 3 magnets, I'm pretty sure mine had 4
Were their ever any 175 B models or did the B designation come out with the 200?
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::) ::)
I'll be quiet now.......................
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If you've got the broken bits glue it together Geoff. Have done a few PE ones and they are still going strong after a few VMX meets.
Cheers,
K
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Australian model probably has extra magent to run the battery-blinkers-horn system which USA didnt have. There is a KDX nut on the other enduro fourms called 'flyinhawaian' he might have a US model flywheel. its also a good idea to ask on enduribiketalk.com/forum as theres KDX onwers there im sure.
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GMC have you lost your marbles as well as magnets !!!!!
You will never learn- you keep retarding back to the jap crap !!!
just joking those KDX 175A6s as they were called in the uk were ace -remember riding a new one in 1980 great nimble little bike ....but still no SWM ha ha
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Heres another 4 sale :)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=242026198
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Arguably better bike than the 200s that followed it. I had one after my PE175Z floater, the KDX will walk all over the PE for midrange.
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Arguably better bike than the 200s that followed it.
I've never ridden a KDX175, so I can't really comment... But that's the first time I've heard anyone say anytihng like that - its always "The 175 was OK, the 200 is heaps better".
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Nathan, help me find a crank for mine and we'll put them to the test! Does that mate of yours still have those 175's....I'll have the crank and geoff can have the flywheel ;D
Roger
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Does anyone one have fork oil specs for this bike?
Height & viscosity
How desperate are you for a crank Yuma?
I now have a spare motor.
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Nathan, help me find a crank for mine and we'll put them to the test! Does that mate of yours still have those 175's....I'll have the crank and geoff can have the flywheel ;D
Roger
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-KDX-KDX175-Good-Used-Crankshaft-Crank-1980_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem45ee2aa2b9QQitemZ300348515001QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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1980
Fork oil - 355cc - 10w20
1981,82,83
Fork oil - 308cc - 10w20
in fork oil i would use 10 or 15 weight
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Thanks CG but surely theres some in Oz..........Geoff, I'll give you a ring in the next couple of days!
Roger
P.S. I 've got a KDX manual, so if you need anything let me know and I'll copy it
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Does any one know how to check coils and "black boxes"?
I need to get this sucker running, getting tired of just looking at it.
And getting even more tired of pushing it back up the drive after I have run out of hill :'(
Iv'e tried differnt stator plates, plugs and plug caps.
It has a spark but I wouldn't call it a big healthy spark so I suspect the coil may be NQR.
Broadford is quickly looming up on me.