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Muecke

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #60 on: January 16, 2008, 06:05:22 am »
Hi Muecke,
That's my stillborne KLX resto in the photo [stillborne because it seems to be taking forever to finish].
I made the pipe from 1.5 inch stainless steel mandrel bent sections. The muffler was made by Geoff Morris Concepts in Victoria.
If you need any more info just let me know. I can take some more photos [without the side plates] if that would help you.
thanks
VMX42

Hi,
thanks for answering!
That's sad, because I can't buy it! Or is there a chance to get this muffler?
Can you take some more detailed photos??
Many thanks!
I hope I can show you our KLX near future in top condition after restoraution. :)

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« Reply #61 on: January 16, 2008, 09:35:59 pm »
Check your messages Muecke , as i have pm'd you about side covers.

Cheers, Brad

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #62 on: January 17, 2008, 12:54:07 pm »
Hi guys
I'm a first timer so be gentle.
Just wondering who runs what gearing on their KLXs. I am running standard (I think) but it seems a bit low.
Also has anyone put a different than standard carby on? Thanks.
Nev.

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« Reply #63 on: January 17, 2008, 10:31:29 pm »
Hi Nev, yet to ride my KLX but I believe standard gearing is 46t rear and 14T front. The KLX really could have done with a 6 speed gearbox as they run out of puff pretty quick. The optional 15T front might be worth a try. 44 and 47 were the options for the rear. A 40T from a KL250 may also fit giving another option but it's a trade off. The carb I have no idea, I really don't know much about them either :-\

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #64 on: January 26, 2008, 06:37:15 am »
Hi Muecke
would I be right in assuming you have  two of the Whittoeft bikes

http://www.history-routes.de/hr_legenden/witthoeft.htm

http://kz400.com/400/Binder1.pdf

I'm glad to see they are in good hands
Paul

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« Reply #65 on: January 26, 2008, 06:50:44 am »
Yes, you are right! We had 3 of Witthöft Kawas, but the biggest with 750ccm we gave back to him!
My dad and Rolf are good friends! Since 2006/07 I'm very interessting in these old bikes! :)

I have the original issue of the article. The man at the gas station is my dad (page 3)!
On page 3, there are the two Witthoeft bikes we still have. The left one is now mine and the right one is still the bike of my dad.

Here you can find some more photos: http://88.198.89.250/ex305_07.php
More photos will be follow in a few weeks!

Here is a photo of the GS 751 at Witthoeft's store:
http://www.kawasaki-witthoeft.de/ueber-uns.0.html

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #66 on: January 30, 2008, 12:37:33 pm »
Hi Muecke,
To the best of my knowledge the sidecovers are still available from Kawasaki. Or you can use A4/5 covers from Nightmare Racing [if you want number plates].

On another post you said you were looking for a swingarm buffer for the KLX. These are also still listed as available from Kawasaki. Robs Replica Reproduction Rubber in Australia [www.4RoBs.com.au] have a replica swingarm buffer [chain slider] made from quality urethane, not the hard brittle plastic of the original. He can do them in various colours and they are an exact copy of the original.

Good luck
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« Reply #68 on: January 31, 2008, 03:19:45 am »
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To the best of my knowledge the sidecovers are still available from Kawasaki.

Thanks for your answers! I think they are very exspansive so I 'm looking for some used parts in good conditions!

I wrote a email for the chain slider to the Australian address. Thanks.

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #69 on: January 31, 2008, 08:14:49 am »
Hi Muecke,
From what I can see the side covers list for approx $80.00US each.
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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #70 on: February 11, 2008, 05:18:52 pm »
Hi Muecke,
Just thought you might be interested that your mate Herr Witthoeft is being featured in a profile in the next issue of VMX Magazine.
Just thought you might like to know.
Thanks
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Muecke

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« Reply #71 on: February 11, 2008, 07:07:10 pm »
thanks very much! so I have to buy it! :)

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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #72 on: March 11, 2009, 11:13:49 pm »
ive got that KLX virus too it must be catchy,i won the klx b model located in bathurst on fleece bay the other night and will pick it up on my way home from picking up my rms125  from my sisters place in blacktown,anyway has some one got some pics of the ign switch,speedo, speedo bracket and tail light so i can try to find the bits on evilpay or peoples sheds etc


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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #73 on: March 11, 2009, 11:34:10 pm »
there is an article in VMX magazine on the KLX and im pretty sure it shows the speedo and ign switch there

in issue 16

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VMX-Vintage-MX-Dirt-Bike-AHRMA-Magazine-Issue-16_W0QQitemZ190132424074QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
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Re: KLX's - a shared disease
« Reply #74 on: March 12, 2009, 12:25:20 am »
Bike bandit still list the OEM taillight for the KLX/KDX as well as the headlight asembly too
Ban BLACK rims NOW