Kx85

[Midget200]

Have put my 85 on Trade Me if anyone is interested, or knows anyone that would be interested in a 2009 that I've had for the past 5 months! Here's the link. I've also got a flywheel weight for an 85 and some after market plastics.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=259384501

[Sammikins]

Sick of it already?? what you getting next??

[L Rider]

Maybe a dumb question but would the flywheel weight fit a CR80 & how much do you want for it?

[Bradz]

Maybe a dumb question but would the flywheel weight fit a CR80 & how much do you want for it?

if it is a steahly flywheel weight she has then answer is no, kx85 part#606, cr80 part#509

[L Rider]

if it is a steahly flywheel weight she has then answer is no, kx85 part#606, cr80 part#509

Cool thanks for that, will confirm with her that's what she has - prob is though aye

[Midget200]

Sick of it already?? what you getting next??

Yeah can't seem to get it right! Not blaming the bike, blaming the person riding it! I just found I had to work too hard to get it to perform, especially after riding a 250! I've bought a KDX200! Still a 2 stoke, but seems more like a 4 stroke! Hopefully this is it! Found the little wheels hell in the deep sand, the KDX just ploughs through them!

[Midget200]

Cool thanks for that, will confirm with her that's what she has - prob is though aye

Bradz is right! It fits KX60, 80, 85, 100, 1988-2009, it's a 10 ounce. It's part 609. Yours is definitely part 509 for the 10 ounce. Buggar!

[L Rider]

Bradz is right! It fits KX60, 80, 85, 100, 1988-2009, it's a 10 ounce. It's part 609. Yours is definitely part 509 for the 10 ounce. Buggar!

No worries - haven't even decided if i'm gonna put one on for sure yet but thought yours might be an option - ah well

[SpikedPunch]

Love it Midget, you're the shortie bike guinea pig ;) I like riding krad's KDX, but it's just too tall. Keep saying if they made a midget version I'd have one. Be quite interested to see how yours is lowered :)

[Midget200]

Love it Midget, you're the shortie bike guinea pig ;) I like riding krad's KDX, but it's just too tall. Keep saying if they made a midget version I'd have one. Be quite interested to see how yours is lowered :)

Oh great, guinea pig eh! Well they've cut out about 2 inches in the seat! Spectrum have had a part made that lowers it quite a bit as well, then dropping the front forks down, blah, blah! Will see if I can kick start it, that's really the main problem. If that isn't low enough, then apparently I can get a spacer made, so lowering internally! We shall see. These bikes are apparently the easiest to lower! Will let you know on Sunday. Was going to do the Paparimu ride, but might go to Woodhill to learn to kick start it!

[crfchick]

So does that make you Midget200 now? hehe!
You're gonna love it I'm sure!

[Pornstar]

Low rider KDX, sweet, just imagin it with some ape hangers too, then just cruise past your buddies cool as can be.:laugh:

[Reckless]

might go to Woodhill to learn to kick start it!


Hey Midge re kick starting. Few things that work for me.
When you kick start a 2smoker Some bikes like being in Neutral so select neutral first (gets rid of the clutch drag) until you get the technique right, push on the kick start till the motor turns over to the point you have resistance from the top of the kick start stroke not half way down, Then push hard but firmly right through the kick stroke, don't stab at it. If you have had an off or the bike has stalled a lot of two smokers start easier if you hold the throttle on full then release it once it fires up, so try this.
Every bike is a bit different but I've found these things work with most, good luck, hope you enjoy your first ride!

[Sammikins]

I found barty's kx125 easier to start than my drz125.... am keen beans to hear how you go on the 200, I'm still reluctant to get on a 2 stroke but need to move on from my lil' bike, want big wheels and low end power but not all the weight, 200 might be the answer??:confused:

[mfordy]

Don't use any throttle when starting cold. Just turn on the fuel, lift the choke and kick. Should start first or second kick and listen for the KDX rattle :doh:

[Midget200]

Hey Midge re kick starting. Few things that work for me.
When you kick start a 2smoker Some bikes like being in Neutral so select neutral first (gets rid of the clutch drag) until you get the technique right, push on the kick start till the motor turns over to the point you have resistance from the top of the kick start stroke not half way down, Then push hard but firmly right through the kick stroke, don't stab at it. If you have had an off or the bike has stalled a lot of two smokers start easier if you hold the throttle on full then release it once it fires up, so try this.
Every bike is a bit different but I've found these things work with most, good luck, hope you enjoy your first ride!

Thanks for the tips Reckless, need all the help I can get! Can't wait to get on it and get going! I do tend to stab at the kick start and then get majorly peeved off! Good point being in neutral! After having the electric start, boy that was the best and the easiest! I need to design a bike for vertically challenged women for sure!!!

[vr4king]

Thanks for the tips Reckless, need all the help I can get! Can't wait to get on it and get going! I do tend to stab at the kick start and then get majorly peeved off! Good point being in neutral! After having the electric start, boy that was the best and the easiest! I need to design a bike for vertically challenged women for sure!!!

What about us guys with a short inseam too?

[L Rider]

Hey Midge re kick starting. Few things that work for me.
When you kick start a 2smoker Some bikes like being in Neutral so select neutral first (gets rid of the clutch drag) until you get the technique right, push on the kick start till the motor turns over to the point you have resistance from the top of the kick start stroke not half way down, Then push hard but firmly right through the kick stroke, don't stab at it. If you have had an off or the bike has stalled a lot of two smokers start easier if you hold the throttle on full then release it once it fires up, so try this.
Every bike is a bit different but I've found these things work with most, good luck, hope you enjoy your first ride!

I found it takes a bit to get use to how to start your bike. I struggled to start mine - would end up flooding then couldn't kick hard enough or long enough to clear it then would get pist off. Could never start it from cold so john use to rather than having me pist off! He use to give me all these tips, what to listen for etc etc, then 1 day it just clicked. now i couldnt' even tell ya how i start it but its easy done

[cheese]

Sammi - I think a EXC 200 might be the ticket for you. Or just make the jump to a 250 4 smoker. I think that you're tall enough to tackle a full size bike or just have it lowered a tad. How did you find the weight and height of Aarons KX125?

[Sammikins]

weight and height were perfect after the seat was shaved a bit, easy enough to start, could pick it up when dropped, just a bit phobic of the speed/powerband etc...

[SpikedPunch]

weight and height were perfect after the seat was shaved a bit, easy enough to start, could pick it up when dropped, just a bit phobic of the speed/powerband etc...

Wonder if putting a FWW on would help much? Like a 12oz one? Wonder if anyone has one like that you could try. 250f would prob be perfect height and power-wise.

[Sammikins]

Wonder if putting a FWW on would help much? Like a 12oz one? Wonder if anyone has one like that you could try. 250f would prob be perfect height and power-wise.

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is... :baby:

[vr4king]

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is... :baby:

I felt the same about the weight thing..........But after doing a 110k ride and remembering my dad saying "picking up a bike is more technique than brute force" Im confident i can get out of any sticky situation..................If i could just start the dam thing :cool:

[Midget200]

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is... :baby:

Wow couldn't go back to the 250F for sure! Neat with the electric start, but so, so heavy. I got given lessons about technique and could pick it up for the first few times, and then got sick of it, especially in the blues at Woodhill! Someone always had to be behind me in case I fell and couldn't pick it up! Having the bike lowered tomorrow, will be able to tell you guys all about it! Yeha, can't wait!

[krad_nz]

My experience with the KDX is that its easy as to start. There are two different starting techniques you need to know. This is true of any 2-stroke.

1) cold start. So choke etc, no throttle (maybe a little if required), neutral makes life easier depending on the bike. Kick a few times. Let it idle a bit to warm up, don't rev it hardout when cold. Ride a bit with/without choke depending on bike and temperature etc.

2) warm start. You've just stopped/dropped it and now you need to restart it. Easy! Grab the throttle, wind it out to about 75%/100% kick it over. It will start easy as. Depending on the bike you may need to put it in neutral. Mine starts in gear most of the time.

Doing this perched on a steep hill with one foot on the ground for you shorties may be more difficult :p I can easily get both feet flat on the ground on mine. Infact I'm thinking of getting a built up seat as mine is slightly uncomfortable with the raised bars when sitting. Bout right standing though.

I've dropped the needle in mine as it seemed really prone to fouling plugs when I first got it. However, in retrospect it was probably me just getting used to it. I should probably put it back to standard but I've never got around to it.

Welcome to world of 2-strokes that you can tractor around with. :banana:

[Midget200]

My experience with the KDX is that its easy as to start. There are two different starting techniques you need to know. This is true of any 2-stroke.

1) cold start. So choke etc, no throttle (maybe a little if required), neutral makes life easier depending on the bike. Kick a few times. Let it idle a bit to warm up, don't rev it hardout when cold. Ride a bit with/without choke depending on bike and temperature etc.

2) warm start. You've just stopped/dropped it and now you need to restart it. Easy! Grab the throttle, wind it out to about 75%/100% kick it over. It will start easy as. Depending on the bike you may need to put it in neutral. Mine starts in gear most of the time.

Doing this perched on a steep hill with one foot on the ground for you shorties may be more difficult :p I can easily get both feet flat on the ground on mine. Infact I'm thinking of getting a built up seat as mine is slightly uncomfortable with the raised bars when sitting. Bout right standing though.

I've dropped the needle in mine as it seemed really prone to fouling plugs when I first got it. However, in retrospect it was probably me just getting used to it. I should probably put it back to standard but I've never got around to it.

Welcome to world of 2-strokes that you can tractor around with. :banana:

Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!

[clmintie]

Welcome to the KDX appreciation society :cool::2thumbsup:hug::woohoo::D




Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!

[green machine]

Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!
Good stuff J......i started out on a trusty KDX200 and it served me very well,look forward to gettin out on the trails with ya,when this injury is sorted..............

[camchain]

Welcome to the KDX appreciation society :cool::2thumbsup:hug::woohoo::D
Helping to stem the spread of evil cult of KTMism lol!

Have fun Midge, now that you're not having to battle your bike quite so much, you can focus on the business of riding. My guess is the increase in confidence will let you tackle stuff easier.

[Sammikins]

Ok so I had a go on rupes 250 and it was pretty choooice... laid it on the ground and managed to lift it without too much drama... managed to start it easy enough... I had better start saving up!! :drool::clap:

[L Rider]

Ok so I had a go on rupes 250 and it was pretty choooice... laid it on the ground and managed to lift it without too much drama... managed to start it easy enough... I had better start saving up!! :drool::clap:

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!

[green machine]

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!
To be honest i still struggle at times if i'm constantly having to pick my bike up and i'm a big burly bloke,and sometimes if it traps me when i topple over i need help tp get it off,or have to wriggle my way out from underneath......and i'm sure i'm not alone with this,we all have a struggle at some stage but the thrill when your not falling off far outweighs the struggles i reckon....................

[Midget200]

Good stuff J......i started out on a trusty KDX200 and it served me very well,look forward to gettin out on the trails with ya,when this injury is sorted..............

Thanks for that Green Machine! And when will you be joining us once again? You must have done some big damage! Can't wait to get out on my bike again, especially with Desert Storm coming up. Will you be doing?

[L Rider]

To be honest i still struggle at times if i'm constantly having to pick my bike up and i'm a big burly bloke,and sometimes if it traps me when i topple over i need help tp get it off,or have to wriggle my way out from underneath......and i'm sure i'm not alone with this,we all have a struggle at some stage but the thrill when your not falling off far outweighs the struggles i reckon....................

yah good on you for admitting it - many guys make us feel like weaklings & make us believe they pick up their bikes easily.

Its kinda funny though - was thinking the other day that us chicks make a deal about light bikes, being able to pick them up etc. yet our boy is on a JR50 & can't pick it up when he comes off - it totally traps him till someone comes running. yet when we got him on it that never came into the equation. Lately he's picked up the speed so is "flying" off not tipping off though lol

[green machine]

Thanks for that Green Machine! And when will you be joining us once again? You must have done some big damage! Can't wait to get out on my bike again, especially with Desert Storm coming up. Will you be doing?
Still a bit tender for riding yet,might wait till the New Year just to be safe,i'm still off work at the mo(going crazy)but as my job requires a lot of heavy lifting they don't want me back until i'm 100%...........as for Desert Storm,i may be pushing my luck asking for time off,i really want to do the Tussock Buster tho..

[Sammikins]

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!

Well most of the time I'm too exhausted to pick myself up off the ground let alone a bike, so I don't think getting something 10-20kg heavier than my current ride is gonna make such a big difference... Not dropping it is the best solution! :niceone:

[L Rider]

Well most of the time I'm too exhausted to pick myself up off the ground let alone a bike, so I don't think getting something 10-20kg heavier than my current ride is gonna make such a big difference... Not dropping it is the best solution! :niceone:

don't worry bout the weight - if its what feels right to ride then go for it.
Now get moving & sell that bike & save your pennies for your new ride

[Sammikins]

don't worry bout the weight - if its what feels right to ride then go for it.
Now get moving & sell that bike & save your pennies for your new ride

LOL gotta pry it out of Rochelles hands now! She had a go yesterday at Thundercross and is now hooked and they've taken it home with them!! :lol:

[SpikedPunch]

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them? :o I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

[Sammikins]

LOL yes I do feel like a total goober when I need somebody to pick my bike up for me, and will try lift it if I can!!! But I'd rather have a bike I enjoy riding and require a bit of assistance sometimes than have a bike I don't like just for the sake of being able to lift it... Also knowing the kefuffle I'll cause by falling off is a good incentive for trying to stay upright!! :msn-wink:

[L Rider]

LOL gotta pry it out of Rochelles hands now! She had a go yesterday at Thundercross and is now hooked and they've taken it home with them!! :lol:

There ya go - sold to Rochelle

[L Rider]

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them? :o I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

Lol i prefer to do things myself - i'm stubborn as. I'm not too polite to John when he say "wait, i'll do it". I always try myself 1st then when i truely can't do it i hafta then ask. More often than not though i avoid attempting things cause i don't wanna ask for help.

[green machine]

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them? :o I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!
Hey girls don't worry so much about what others think,geez in my group of riders,we...swap bikes,pick each others up,start them for ya mate who's knackered,hell even ride them up hills for the bloke who's struggling and tired,then walk back down to ride your own up...........at the end of the day it's all about having a great day with the riding buddies and hopefully all going home in one piece.
I may get grief from the lads on here but i'm sure that they and their mates do the same...........i just admit it:clap:

[vr4king]

I have been known to have someone else ride my bike up certian hills....Mainly one the broke my ankle

[SpikedPunch]

Lol i prefer to do things myself - i'm stubborn as. I'm not too polite to John when he say "wait, i'll do it". I always try myself 1st then when i truely can't do it i hafta then ask. More often than not though i avoid attempting things cause i don't wanna ask for help.

Haha, sounds like me ;) I feel a bit bad for krad cause I get all grumpy about needing help - I'm not grumps at him tho, I'm annoyed because I couldn't do it myself.

[Midget200]

Haha, sounds like me ;) I feel a bit bad for krad cause I get all grumpy about needing help - I'm not grumps at him tho, I'm annoyed because I couldn't do it myself.

Geez I used to be like you girls, but when you've got a bike that's 115 kilos and a guy offers to help put it on my trailer, hell yes! I remember the said guy said how the hell do you ride this thing, it weighs a tonne, more than his 450! I thought it was time for change! The guys are cool, they're happy to help, and I'm more than happy to let them! I'd be lost without the help I get! They just seem pleased that we're out there doing it!

[Pornstar]

Geez I used to be like you girls, but when you've got a bike that's 115 kilos and a guy offers to help put it on my trailer, hell yes! I remember the said guy said how the hell do you ride this thing, it weighs a tonne, more than his 450! I thought it was time for change! The guys are cool, they're happy to help, and I'm more than happy to let them! I'd be lost without the help I get! They just seem pleased that we're out there doing it!

I'll help any fellow rider in need of assistance, its the offroad way.

[kezzafish]

I'll help any fellow rider in need of assistance, its the offroad way.

i need help buying a certain 250 EXC. Stay true to your word and lend me 9 grand bro? lol

[oldskool]

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them? :o I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

note to self: Do not help Spikey anymore. :)

[SpikedPunch]

note to self: Do not help Spikey anymore. :)

Lol, do help if I'm pinned and squirming ;)
Edit: Unfortunately happens more than I'd like!

[tommorth]

Hey girls don't worry so much about what others think,geez in my group of riders,we...swap bikes,pick each others up,start them for ya mate who's knackered,hell even ride them up hills for the bloke who's struggling and tired,then walk back down to ride your own up...........at the end of the day it's all about having a great day with the riding buddies and hopefully all going home in one piece.
I may get grief from the lads on here but i'm sure that they and their mates do the same...........i just admit it:clap:

yep also been traped under my bike in a a shallow but muddy wet ditch not my best moment

[Danger]

Good compromise, didn't think the 85 was a great move for you.

[Midget200]

Good compromise, didn't think the 85 was a great move for you.

Yeah I know, I think you might have even said that! Oh well I guess the good thing is I now know all about 85's! Maybe I've got it right now, which is the main thing!!!

[crfchick]

Haha, sounds like me ;) I feel a bit bad for krad cause I get all grumpy about needing help - I'm not grumps at him tho, I'm annoyed because I couldn't do it myself.
It's good to know that you girls feel like this too! I hate having to ask for help and get really pissed off and frustrated at myself when I cant do something too! Hate having to be the damsel in distress!
Thought it was just me that turned into a real cranky bitch when I'm riding, LOL

[Pornstar]

i need help buying a certain 250 EXC. Stay true to your word and lend me 9 grand bro? lol

9 grand!! thats more than i spent on my EXC, sheesh, hang on, its in my other pocket... nup..hmmm, will get back to ya.:2thumbsup

[SpikedPunch]

It's good to know that you girls feel like this too! I hate having to ask for help and get really pissed off and frustrated at myself when I cant do something too! Hate having to be the damsel in distress!
Thought it was just me that turned into a real cranky bitch when I'm riding, LOL

Hehe, we'll have to go for a ride next time you're in AK, standing around getting in a bad mood together :p

Midget: I see you've got the plastics for sale up there, I'm keen to buy the black and green bits, PM me or something! :)