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1997 Kawasaki KDX200 |
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March 21, 2000 |
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Joined: 11/11/2006
Posts: 56
Location: NW GA- Rome/NE Al- Cedar Bluff |
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| Posted: Apr 23, 2009 4:25 PM Back to Top |
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BIG BANG for the buck!!!!!!!!!! (Score: +1) |
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5'8" / 165lbs / Expert
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Mine is modded fairly well.PC2 pipe;304 silencer and an FMF turbine core II s/a; Boyesen Rad Valve; air box mod; NoToil filter;XR400 front springs; stock gearing(13/47).
Having typed all of that,MY bike has no problem rolling on 4th gear wheelies and w/traction,I have pulled it on up hitting 5th.
I have been riding since about 7 years old and am now 48.This bike still can scare a man. |
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Ergonomics: |
I am 5'8"and 165lbs.I may just be used to the layout BUT everything feels about right. |
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Suspension, Front: |
EXCELLENT for a 1997 KDX.Be sure that you get it sprung for your riding weight and the difference between stock and my added XR400 springs is night and day.
The forks will soak up the meanest NE Alabama trails at high speed as designed by the dope growers on their 4 wheel drive atv's.That is making a strong statement too if you have never ridden on dope grower trails. |
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Suspension, Rear: |
Keep the fluid changed,keep an eye on the bladder(on all older bikes I reckon)and keep the bearings greased and replaced when needed and the rear does a fine,fine job. |
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Handling: |
Handles well for a 12 year old bike.I do old school mx on it and am very competitive against the KTM big bores and the Honda/yamaha 4 strokers too.Reckon it has anything thing to do w/the rider? them not me- |
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Better than good and the front will endo a man if you do it right. |
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Buy as many as you can and keep'em all. 2 strokes are making that big ol' comeback.Besides,the KDX can be transformed into a very competitive mount as the add ons are limitless.
I ride my bikes all year long and the KDX is great in 10 degree weather and 97 degree weather.
THIS IS TRULY A GROW INTO BIKE(meaning you need to add the mods as you grow into this bike while still keeping it stock and NOT boring it) that is fun as hell and can and will do it all at 1/3 the price of those ktm's and that includes buying it and maintaining it. I'd rather keep my money than smoke it up on orange stuff.TOO many ride orunge colored bikes and half of them can't ride.they look flashy though.
*** I HIGHLY suggest putting as much armor as possible on the KDX so you can really ride it.To include: water pump guard; pipe guard; brush guards on handle bars; radiator guards;skid plate; disk guards; update the headlight/number plate w/an aftermarket unit for a bit better and brighter night riding; and use 6 ply knobby tires as well as thick tubes and RIDE MAN RIDE.Those 5 inch alabama thorns ain't nothing now.***
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100 |
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| Posted: Feb 24, 2004 4:25 AM Back to Top |
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Legacy Review (Score: +1) |
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has lots of power for a child but if your a little older youll need a bit more people |
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Suspension: |
good for whateva u wanta do with it(climb mountains, race moto) |
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its ok but can be better |
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Brakes: |
yeah they pull me up all the time |
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a couple of comments ago someone said it would beat a xr250 but it all depends on the bike condition. i own a 1999mod xr250 and it drags off the kdx |
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90 |
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| Posted: Jun 17, 2003 4:07 AM Back to Top |
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Legacy Review (Score: +1) |
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Power: |
Really good, excellent for off-road and easily more than enough for on road, leave an XR 250 in the dust |
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Suspension: |
front is a bit soft but can be dramatically improved when the dampening is adjusted |
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Handling: |
excellent no flaws light as a feather |
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Brakes: |
front is perfect will stop you very effectly, back is satisfactory not perfect but good enough |
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Comments: |
looking for a 2 stroke road trail? Get this!! no doubt about it! |
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100 |
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| Posted: Oct 8, 2002 9:41 PM Back to Top |
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Legacy Review (Score: +1) |
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Not much in the way of bottom end, but not to bad. Mid range and top end are AWESOME really flies when the throttles on. |
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Suspension: |
Great back end, perfect for my weight, heaps of travel. Front end a bit sort, but never bottoms out. |
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Handling: |
Like a dream. So light, can be thrown all over the place. Great for tight trails and tracks. |
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Brakes: |
Front pulls endos awesome. Back locks up a bit quick but if careful stops lovely |
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Awesome bike. Recommend is to anyone. |
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100 |
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| Posted: Sep 12, 2000 4:16 PM Back to Top |
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Legacy Review (Score: +1) |
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Power: |
being 190lb. and still wheelying? 2nd gear says plenty of user friendly power. |
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Suspension: |
still 190, and good for starters, as i get better could see some firming up. |
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Handling: |
lost the front end twice in slow soft stuff, but thin it was me learning. |
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Brakes: |
love the front, rear is on/off |
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people told me i needed more bike but @190lb.,havin not ridden in twenty years, since i was a kid, this thing flies. will have the jetting cleaned up by a local shop but has a nice not too violent hit. suspension is on the soft side, great for beginners like me. as my skill level rises, may be the only mod needed. |
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90 |
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| Posted: Sep 1, 2000 9:00 AM Back to Top |
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Legacy Review (Score: +1) |
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Power: |
More than adequate. |
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Suspension: |
soft and comfy for a non racer. |
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Handling: |
neutral, no problems. |
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Brakes: |
back brake is an on/off light switch. fine for the dirt. front is fine. |
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Comments: |
I haven't ridden in about 14 yrs.since a kid. |
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100 |
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