kdx450 Restoration in Oz

JoKDX220r · Post by **JoKDX220r** » 07:38 pm Dec 13 2014

ok, thanks for the infos!!

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 01:18 am Dec 14 2014

JoKDX220r wrote:ok, thanks for the infos!!

Cheers

l wondered why this model kdx had no reserve on the tank. The 175 doesn't either but a 175 wont use fuel like a 450. I've fitted the tank on the bike and with fuel in it l see that the tank is translucent

Never seen a translucent kdx tank before.

There's a torch in the tank and that dark line is the fuel, pretty cool

Now, l have a problem.....

I've bought 2 original tanks for the bike because the Clark tank that came on the bike was rather ugly. The first tank came from the US and had bad UV damage and wouldn't polish up. The second tank polished up well but both tanks came with fuel taps that were broken. l fitted a 175 tap and off the bike a 175 tap fits well and looks right but on the bike the rear fuel outlet fouls on the head stay. Neither tap is repairable so l need a tap.....anyone....please

There are witness marks on the back of this tap, its a tight fit between the tap and the head.

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 12:36 am Dec 19 2014

Great news !

l have used a kdx250 wiring loom for the lights and sometimes 30 year old looms can be a bit inconsistent but this one is on the money.

Testing power for the headlight with the motor running, tail light has power too so its only the brake light to get working and if it wont work through the loom l will make its own wiring setup straight off the battery.
The power coming out of the charge system will be for the lights only, the $15 jaycar battery only has to run the brake light so a charge every now and then will keep it charged enough for that.

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 02:29 am Dec 20 2014

We're nearly done....Lights working too. That's make the bike ready for our club registration here in Victoria Australia.

Time fore detailing and note, no chain, that way l can't ride it

Post by **KDXGarage** » 03:00 pm Dec 20 2014

Niiiiiiiiice! Congratulations on seeing it all come together.

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 03:53 am Jan 22 2015

Meet the team

l have the chain on now and took the 450 around the block. l would describe its performance as 'spirited' and it certainly leaps forward on the throttle !

GI_JO_NATHAN · Post by **GI_JO_NATHAN** » 02:16 pm Jan 24 2015

Very nice!

Post by **KDXGarage** » 02:49 pm Jan 24 2015

WOW!! AWESOME!! Which bike is which?

You have a 1985 KDX250? In the USA, 1984 was the last year for the air-cooled 250.

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 03:48 am Jan 25 2015

Thanks blokes :-)

From the left '81 450 '85 250 '83 200 and '81 175.

For '85 the 250 got the blue seat and tool bag. We got them '83 to '85 with only minor graphic changes.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 04:27 am Jan 25 2015

Wow. Thanks for the info. We had the air-cooled KDX250 from 1980 - 1984.

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 06:27 am Jan 25 2015

Jason wrote:Wow. Thanks for the info. We had the air-cooled KDX250 from 1980 - 1984.

Yes, you blokes got this one which we didn't

l need to find one to make the year/model set with the 175 and 420/450.

GI_JO_NATHAN · Post by **GI_JO_NATHAN** » 09:07 am Jan 25 2015

Wow I had it all wrong.
I figured the 450 was the big one in the right.. Lol

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 08:09 pm Apr 20 2015

Rear blinkers are mounted on kdx175 rear blinker mounts l took off a 175 frame and welded here......and l got a tool bag !

Post by **KDXGarage** » 01:02 am Apr 21 2015

Don't lie. Those are original.

Great job (as always!!)

KDX Geoff · Post by **KDX Geoff** » 04:52 am May 26 2015

I spent some time with the camera on the weekend

I'll post a few of my favourite shots.

koshari · Post by **koshari** » 05:44 am May 26 2015

Not much else I can say that others haven't already. Fantastic resto.

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