79 KDX400

[HL500]

Wanted a 79/80 Kawasaki KDX400.  The better the condition the happier I'd be.

[Simo63]

I've got a good motor, pipe, carby, airbox and ignition .. just missing the roller

[80-85 husky]

give john orchard a pm, he has a ripper he would part with if the reddies are right

[John Orchard]

I`ve got a 79 KDX400 engine in a 79 KX250 frame, all in excellent condition $5900

[HL500]

I`ve got a 79 KDX400 engine in a 79 KX250 frame, all in excellent condition $5900

I want to do a resto job on the bike so as authentic as possible.  I've found in the USA but not sure I getting it here (Perth).  Any suggestions?

[bishboy]

I've found in the USA but not sure I getting it here (Perth).  Any suggestions?

I think both these have a terminal in Freemantle.  There are usually plenty of ads in Unique Cars.

http://usatoaus.com/

http://www.mainfreight.com/au/en/au-home.aspx

[80-85 husky]

your nuts... buy johns, its superb to ride. hide it in the shed for a month then tell everyone you just finished it!

[bishboy]

your nuts... buy johns, its superb to ride. hide it in the shed for a month then tell everyone you just finished it!

Shhhhh  I'm hoping to be in a position to buy John's in a few months...

[HL500]

your nuts... buy johns, its superb to ride. hide it in the shed for a month then tell everyone you just finished it!

Nuts I may be and I know the bike John has would be great. But I want to do as I said and restore the bike.....myself.

[Davey Crocket]

There's a guy on the Gold Coast with a KDX 420 and KDX450 for sale, there doer uppers.... I think they are on evilbay. You would more than likely have to import a bike if you want one [KDX400], not very common here.

[kdx Geoff]

There's a guy on the Gold Coast with a KDX 420 and KDX450 for sale, there doer uppers.... I think they are on evilbay. You would more than likely have to import a bike if you want one [KDX400], not very common here.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ashmore/motorcycles/kawasaki-kdx450-1982-vintage-enduro-2-stroke-rare-and-registrable/1048202656

The 420 is gone, it may have been sold.

No good though if you're looking for twin shocks which the 400 has 

[BigBanana]

As far as I'm aware, there were no KDX400A1's brought into Australia in 1979, apart from one offs to build hybrid 400cc MX bikes etc.

I know 8 x KDX400A2's were brought in by Brisk Sales Kawasaki in 1980 though.  (I think it was eight)


The late Gregg Hansford taking some time off from bitumen to play in the dirt in 1980.


And a complete new KDX400A2 brought along as a donor bike.

There will be A1's out there, but I think all will be imports.

[BigBanana]

Same event - my doesn't everyone look young!

[KTM47]

It took me a while to work out who the two other riders are beside Donny.  Is that Gary and David A.  Is the track Maryborough or is it Tivoli?  The tower looks like it is Tivoli.

Why weren't you at Conondale Tony?

[Davey Crocket]

Yes, why where you not at Conondale Tony....bloody piker.