I just bought a KDX200

[ktm84mxc]

Just do a quick comparo on parts between the KDX and KX, gear lever, brake pedal, bars, more frame rails, steel swing arm[KDX], lights and odometer it all adds up.

[nzspokes]

Just do a quick comparo on parts between the KDX and KX, gear lever, brake pedal, bars, more frame rails, steel swing arm[KDX], lights and odometer it all adds up.

My kdx has a alloy swingarm, no odometer. Must weigh it sometime. But any lighter kx parts may swap over.

[Jay GTI]

I've got it, swap over the frame, engine and the suspension, then you'd have the best of... oh wait...

[nzspokes]

I've got it, swap over the frame, engine and the suspension, then you'd have the best of... oh wait...

Now be kind, I love my KDX. It suits my ability's perfectly. Im not a motocross rider or enduro racer. I just want a reliable bike that rides well for when I get the chance to ride.

And from looking at KXs there is not a lot of difference between them and a KDX, in the older models.

[george formby]

Now be kind, I love my KDX. It suits my ability's perfectly. Im not a motocross rider or enduro racer. I just want a reliable bike that rides well for when I get the chance to ride.
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Hear. Hear.

[Jay GTI]

Now be kind, I love my KDX. It suits my ability's perfectly. Im not a motocross rider or enduro racer. I just want a reliable bike that rides well for when I get the chance to ride.

And from looking at KXs there is not a lot of difference between them and a KDX, in the older models.

Ha sorry, that wasn't a dig at the KDX, it was just another wonderful example of my lame attempts at humour... Just with all the swap this for that talk, if you swapped all of those things you'd end up with a stock KX and stock KDX after all your hard work...

I'll get my coat.

[gwynfryn]

The kdx stem needs to be pressed into the kx lower clamp . Then you need to see how you get on with the top clamp, steering stops etc. You will also need the kx front wheel(bigger axle than kx) and the fork guards for brake line routing.
The kx forks will be longer so to keep the same geometry you may need 30-50 mm protruding above the top triple (bar raisers ?) You then run the risk of bottoming on the guard.

[jasonu]

You will also need the kx front wheel(bigger axle than kx) .

You can get around axle size issues by finding different bearings and or using spacer shims. That sort of thing happens a lot in the Bucket Racing world.
How about some pictures of your work.

[nzspokes]

The kdx stem needs to be pressed into the kx lower clamp . Then you need to see how you get on with the top clamp, steering stops etc. You will also need the kx front wheel(bigger axle than kx) and the fork guards for brake line routing.
The kx forks will be longer so to keep the same geometry you may need 30-50 mm protruding above the top triple (bar raisers ?) You then run the risk of bottoming on the guard.

Im buying a complete bike so will have the parts.

[nzspokes]

Think i will do the KX125 kickstart swap to if I can get the right knuckle from Kawasaki.

[nzspokes]

Think i will do the KX125 kickstart swap to if I can get the right knuckle from Kawasaki.

Checked on the price of the knuckle for this conversion, $120

I may re-think.....

[FJRider]

Checked on the price of the knuckle for this conversion, $120

I may re-think.....

If it works ... the way YOU want it to work ...what's the issue. Fuck all is free anymore ...

And what is the cheapest alternative .. ???

[Jay GTI]

Checked the price from the internets? Ebay?

...although you won't be able to get the old one off the spline anyway (been there too many times).

[nzspokes]

although the KX for swap (or KLX300) is great, the biggest gain in them is getting rid of the underhang of the fork that gets caught in ruts,

I agree with you on the upgrade, springs makes a big difference, they are way to soft in the front from standard for any sort of fast work,

the other mod i like is to get rid of the rubber handlebar mounts, DRC do a kit for $25 for alloy spacers, they are worth is as when teh rubber breaks down the bars move in even the slightest crash,

teh H model KDX is a great all around bike, My old man could have any kawasaki he wants and he still trail rides his KDX

Im doing the KX125 swap with a 00 fork. Anything I should do to the fork first apart from seals? Ive read some stuff about modding the mid valve for trail riding.

Do you know who would be best to press out the steerer tubes?

[nzspokes]

If it works ... the way YOU want it to work ...what's the issue. Fuck all is free anymore ...

And what is the cheapest alternative .. ???

I bought it. Works great.