'L'ooking for KX60 or 65

[oldskool]

Yay have sold both the XR100's and now looking for a KX for my daughter. :woohoo:
Anyone want to sell one to her!?! :sunny:

[honda_power]

Yay have sold both the XR100's and now looking for a KX for my daughter. :woohoo:
Anyone want to sell one to her!?! :sunny:

i have an '84 kx80.... with a ct125 motor? keen? haha

[oldskool]

i have an '84 kx80.... with a ct125 motor? keen? haha
haha, if the KX frame was more modern with disc brakes, if it can be lowered enough so she can touch the ground and if the motor is easy enough to kick start then I don't have a problem with that!

[honda_power]

haha, if the KX frame was more modern with disc brakes, if it can be lowered enough so she can touch the ground and if the motor is easy enough to kick start then I don't have a problem with that!

its got a front disk

[noobi]

whats your price range mate?

[oldskool]

Somewhere around 1200-1500 should get her a goody?

[tommorth]

theres loads of them on trademe they look a quite scary like little rocket bikes the older style ones any how just like a mid 8os kx125

[oldskool]

theres loads of them on trademe they look a quite scary like little rocket bikes the older style ones any how just like a mid 8os kx125
I've looked but nothing in the Akl area. Where have you seen them?

[L Rider]

Yay have sold both the XR100's and now looking for a KX for my daughter. :woohoo:
Anyone want to sell one to her!?! :sunny:

They sold quick aye - must be rapt with that!!

[oldskool]

They sold quick aye - must be rapt with that!!
Rapt... absolutely!! Now can I find a KX65 when I want one? nooooo...
And had a couple of disappointed friends I didn't realise woulda bought them if they had known!!

[cheese]

Sure you want a 65? they bite a bit.

[oldskool]

Sure you want a 65? they bite a bit.
yep sweet as, and if I could get a KX80 sitting low enough I'd be happy getting them that instead.

[cheese]

yeah i guess. Its funny I just remember the 65 I rode when I was 14 and it felt so dam small. Just don't get the kids Husky bikes - crap!

what about a 125 4 stroke? I guess they are all a bit pricey.....

[barty5]

yep sweet as, and if I could get a KX80 sitting low enough I'd be happy getting them that instead.

shame cause this looks not to bad
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-214747245.htm

[oldskool]

shame cause this looks not to bad
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-214747245.htm

That's exactly the one I had in mind! Didn't someone mention modifed dogbones for them once before?

[barty5]

That's exactly the one I had in mind! Didn't someone mention modifed dogbones for them once before?

yeh think you can although it is a small wheel id least go have a lookie might be supprised. Shave the seat?

[oldskool]

yeah I could ask sammi for a shave. It's out west so not far to go. Good that is has both sets of wheels ay. Latest KX brochure shows a difference of about 10kg between the KX65 and the KX85 big wheel. 110mm seat height diff. Small wheel KX85 a diff of 80mm only, against the KX65.

[L Rider]

yeah I could ask sammi for a shave. It's out west so not far to go. Good that is has both sets of wheels ay. Latest KX brochure shows a difference of about 10kg between the KX65 and the KX85 big wheel. 110mm seat height diff. Small wheel KX85 a diff of 80mm only, against the KX65.

You'd be best to take the kids & try out a few - 65, sml & big wheel 80's. Personally i think that an 80 would be better for Indy. 80mm for a kid is quite a variance esp taking in mind that Tawny is petite. But then again depends if she has the length in her legs. Are you sure it has both sets of wheels? As i didn't think you can jst switch between small & big wheel? They have many things different.

[oldskool]

You'd be best to take the kids & try out a few - 65, sml & big wheel 80's. Personally i think that an 80 would be better for Indy. 80mm for a kid is quite a variance esp taking in mind that Tawny is petite. But then again depends if she has the length in her legs. Are you sure it has both sets of wheels? As i didn't think you can jst switch between small & big wheel? They have many things different.
Actually rereading his answer in that context it looks like he means it is a small wheel model, not that it has (is) a small wheel set.
I'll take Tawny along this arvo and we'll have a play with the suspension sag.

[L Rider]

Actually rereading his answer in that context it looks like he means it is a small wheel model, not that it has (is) a small wheel set.
I'll take Tawny along this arvo and we'll have a play with the suspension sag.

He didn't word it very well but read to me as a small wheel model.
How do you think Tawny wud go on an 80 though? Wud it have too much kick for her - she wouldn't weigh much.
Won't know till she tries one though & you could tame it down - jst means spending more on it.

[cheese]

The quicker she gets used to hit the faster she will be! LOL sink or swim!

[oldskool]

He didn't word it very well but read to me as a small wheel model.
How do you think Tawny wud go on an 80 though? Wud it have too much kick for her - she wouldn't weigh much.
Won't know till she tries one though & you could tame it down - jst means spending more on it.
Yeah it's a tough one. This bike would see them through a lot longer than having a KX60 for just a yr. The KX80 would be perfect for Indy, and Tawny would grow into it. But Tawny rides more than Indy so who do I cater for? On the bell curve of scales of economy and rider progression it would be better to get the KX80 small wheel but then Tawny would have a slow start until she grows a bit taller. In terms of current rider comfort level and enjoyment factor the KX65 would suit Tawny better.

[L Rider]

Yeah it's a tough one. This bike would see them through a lot longer than having a KX60 for just a yr. The KX80 would be perfect for Indy, and Tawny would grow into it. But Tawny rides more than Indy so who do I cater for? On the bell curve of scales of economy and rider progression it would be better to get the KX80 small wheel but then Tawny would have a slow start until she grows a bit taller. In terms of current rider comfort level and enjoyment factor the KX65 would suit Tawny better.

decisions aye!!! Try her on an 80 & see how she goes. I'm just thinking her on my 80!! But she's a confident rider so easily wud outdo me anyway lol.
No matter what you choose i think you'll be upgrading/changing bikes again as a small wheel won't do Indy for very long he'll outgrow it.

[cheese]

you can always detune the 80. Flywheel weight to slow it a bit.

[noobi]

is the KX80 the same as the RM80, just in disguise like spikedpunch's bike, or is it a completely separate Kawasaki model? or was the suzuki-kawasaki thing after 2001? is it the same or similar chassis to the KX85?
it looks like they haven't changed much http://www.pitstop.net.au/view/bikes-kawasaki-wsm/page/query/plu/14740/ i can only assume that if this manual works for all the years that they must be very similar models, maybe ask hemex the manual guru if he can find one

[barty5]

That's exactly the one I had in mind! Didn't someone mention modifed dogbones for them once before?

devol make a lowering link for the 85 may fit cant see there being that much difference in the frames.

[oldskool]

devol make a lowering link for the 85 may fit cant see there being that much difference in the frames.
Good to know. The KX80 is lighter than the XR100 so if I can lower it enough...Tawny is hardly going to bottom out the suspension...I reckon it will be okay. When she had a DS80 she loved it for it's go. Being so light she could burble around on the KX80 all day, not even hit the powerband and be happy. But it would be there for her when she's ready.

[L Rider]

Good to know. The KX80 is lighter than the XR100 so if I can lower it enough...Tawny is hardly going to bottom out the suspension...I reckon it will be okay. When she had a DS80 she loved it for it's go. Being so light she could burble around on the KX80 all day, not even hit the powerband and be happy. But it would be there for her when she's ready.

She won't be able to burble around on it long - they need to get in that powerband. Burbling around you mite wanna invest in a sparkplug factory! When i was learning on my i went through plugs galore from not giving it enough. In saying that though we did change a few things so it didn't foul as many.
Flywheel weight which cheese suggested would be worth looking into.

Kids are welcome to try out either of the 80's at our place.

[mfordy]

You're right oldskool, there's bugger all KX65/RM65's around at the moment.
I've looked at a couple down south (Pahiatua and New Plymouth!!...) but they are a bit scruffy and transport costs are a bit of killer.
Need to buy another one to replace my youngest boys 'flying PW80' so if anyones got a late model ('05 to '07) tidy one let me know too.
Thanks

[oldskool]

Well that's 2 of us in the market for a KX60(5). What recession?
Anyway, sanity prevailed, I'll wait for a 60 to come up rather than go for the 80. Meanwhile just swapped the XR200 motor over to XL185 and lowered the suspension so it's only about 4 inches higher than a XR100. Indy's play bike while waiting his turn on the KX60. It's a runner but misses before it gets a chance to rev out, sounds like starving. Have to check whether the XR200 carby and CDI is compatible with the XL185 motor. Any clues anyone?

[noobi]

Have to check whether the XR200 carby and CDI is compatible with the XL185 motor. Any clues anyone?

just put it on and see, id go help but i dunno whether my car would make it all the way to the norf shur

[barty5]

just put it on and see, id go help but i dunno whether my car would make it all the way to the norf shur

wouldnt think there is much difference if any other than jetting slightly different curve maybe?

[oldskool]

wouldnt think there is much difference if any other than jetting slightly different curve maybe?
It's on already, I just simply removed the old donk and plopped the XL185 in it's place. It's all wired for the XR200 and same carb. When the 200 ran it revved right out to it's max so nothing wrong with the CDI or coil. Once I put the 185 in it started first kick...couldn't believe it! Idles well. Tappets are a bit clacky. Timing Chain doesn't rattle. But once you throttle up to about midway it starves...but doesn't backfire so might not be fuel? I'm wondering if the advance curve of the CDI may be slightly different? If it runs would the magneto coil be faulty?

[L Rider]

Well that's 2 of us in the market for a KX60(5). What recession?
Anyway, sanity prevailed, I'll wait for a 60 to come up rather than go for the 80. Meanwhile just swapped the XR200 motor over to XL185 and lowered the suspension so it's only about 4 inches higher than a XR100. Indy's play bike while waiting his turn on the KX60. It's a runner but misses before it gets a chance to rev out, sounds like starving. Have to check whether the XR200 carby and CDI is compatible with the XL185 motor. Any clues anyone?

New MNZ year coming up so you may find that kids will be going up a class then into the 85's so more 60's/65's will be for sale. Is that the motor that had seized at Tussock???

[oldskool]

New MNZ year coming up so you may find that kids will be going up a class then into the 85's so more 60's/65's will be for sale. Is that the motor that had seized at Tussock???
Nah that motor is out now. The erraticly running motor is the spare XL185 motor. Just consulted the manual. If the ignition isn't advancing then the cause could be the pulser generator being sticky. Might be the culprit.
Incidently the 185 oil pump is the same as the 200!

[FROSTY]

Mate buy a 60 or 65--theres one up right now on tard me.
The thing is you will sell it off fast enough when they outgrow it.
I must say mate in my opinion you woulda been better to have left ya girl on the 100 a bit longer--just my thought though

[oldskool]

Mate buy a 60 or 65--theres one up right now on tard me.
The thing is you will sell it off fast enough when they outgrow it.
I must say mate in my opinion you woulda been better to have left ya girl on the 100 a bit longer--just my thought though
That wouldn't be because you had your eye on the XR100 for Kylie would it? :) just kidding!

[noobi]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-215273313.htm

get them on early

lol

[oldskool]

Mate buy a 60 or 65--theres one up right now on tard me.

Which one you looking at? Akl local?

[FROSTY]

No mate Tauranga. so very close really.
Re the xr -I think your boy is ready for an 80 or 85 but I think the 65 might give your girl a fright.
I got a bit of advice from a bloke who was one step in front of us. He said to haul the $25 plug out and just use the $5.00 ones untill the kids are on the gas a lot.

[L Rider]

No mate Tauranga. so very close really.
Re the xr -I think your boy is ready for an 80 or 85 but I think the 65 might give your girl a fright.
I got a bit of advice from a bloke who was one step in front of us. He said to haul the $25 plug out and just use the $5.00 ones untill the kids are on the gas a lot.

We run the cheaper plugs in my 80, did that after going through waaaaay too many racing plugs. I don't notice a difference with my riding but John does.

[FROSTY]

yep --great news by the way--i have another 125 yyaaaay

[L Rider]

yep --great news by the way--i have another 125 yyaaaay

Awesum - bet you're itching to get back out there!!! Both John & Atlanta have been outta commission for 4 weeks now - John will prob be back on very soon whereas Atlanta has at least 6 weeks to wait. Now you've jst gotta free yourself from the yard so we can go out to The Sandpit or something.

[noobi]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-215466500.htm

maybe offer him 1600 cash or something, seems like what you want?


ps did you get up the hill first go?

[oldskool]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-215466500.htm

maybe offer him 1600 cash or something, seems like what you want?


ps did you get up the hill first go?

thanks for the link, I'll take a look see.

Yep piece of piss, idled up, almost tempted to nudge the back of the van in front of me which was stuck in the sand, give him a helping hand, trouble is vans walls are paper thin and woulda probably crumpled like paper mache, coulda damaged his precious bike stored inside. Pity it wasn't a Holden so I coulda dissed Barts.

[noobi]

thanks for the link, I'll take a look see.

Yep piece of piss, idled up, almost tempted to nudge the back of the van in front of me which was stuck in the sand, give him a helping hand, trouble is vans walls are paper thin and woulda probably crumpled like paper mache, coulda damaged his precious bike stored inside. Pity it wasn't a Holden so I coulda dissed Barts.

just ask barty how he did on that hill lmao :jerry::spanking:

[cheese]

thanks for the link, I'll take a look see.

Yep piece of piss, idled up, almost tempted to nudge the back of the van in front of me which was stuck in the sand, give him a helping hand, trouble is vans walls are paper thin and woulda probably crumpled like paper mache, coulda damaged his precious bike stored inside. Pity it wasn't a Holden so I coulda dissed Barts.

ha ha I was 2 cars behind you. is your one a 4wd? it went up really easy! My work car just putted up!!

[barty5]

just ask barty how he did on that hill lmao :jerry::spanking:

Thats all right bet i used more gas than you getting there and back as well.

[noobi]

Thats all right bet i used more gas than you getting there and back as well.

you probably did, we've only got the jap holden :no:

[oldskool]

ha ha I was 2 cars behind you. is your one a 4wd? it went up really easy! My work car just putted up!!
yep it's considered a toy 4WD by the beer bellies but has its uses!

[cheese]

Yeah mine is a toy 4WD too. Where is your vid of sunday?

[jt119]

heres one of the farm loop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=345INZGaZ6A

[flyingcr250]

you probably did, we've only got the jap holden :no:

yea those rodeos are made by isuzu in thailand, then rebadged in auzzie, same with the new astras which are made in germany under the opel name then rebadged in auzzie, in england they are called vauxhall vectras.

[noobi]

yea those rodeos are made by isuzu in thailand, then rebadged in auzzie, same with the new astras which are made in germany under the opel name then rebadged in auzzie, in england they are called vauxhall vectras.

same with holden monaros, actually rebadged vauxhaull vxrs i think

[oldskool]

same with holden monaros, actually rebadged vauxhaull vxrs i think
What the Holden Monaro is a Vauxhall Victor?

[kezzafish]

What the Holden Monaro is a Vauxhall Victor?

no, the monaro is a Morris 1000

Cool vid JT, thanks

[barty5]

What the Holden Monaro is a Vauxhall Victor?

Yup they get rebadged to a Vauxhall Vrx
in the states they become a Pontiac G8 then they put on a silly lookin front grille