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hi all I'm new here , I've joined to see if I can get any info on a 1982 kdx175 that I'm restoring, I'm in the process of rebuilding the forks but cant find any info on fork oil grade how much I need and levels , if anyone could help that we be great ,I know these bikes are old and limited so information about them is getting lost , also if anyone knows where I could pick up spares or has anything laying around they would sell I'd love to hear from them, thanks Gordon
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Re: new member kdx175
I’d imagine the fork weight hasn’t changed much through the 80s, I’d try a 5w fork oil. Try looking for a user manual for it on eBay.
I have a kdx175 flywheel laying around, let me know if you want it. Don’t know if those are prone to fail like the 83-87 flywheels. Maybe someone else knows.
I have a kdx175 flywheel laying around, let me know if you want it. Don’t know if those are prone to fail like the 83-87 flywheels. Maybe someone else knows.
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Re: new member kdx175
Welcome to kdxrider.
The manual states 10 weight fork oil.
Do look for a used manual on eBay ("Owner's Manual & Service Manual)
For USA models:
http://www.kdxgarage.com/kdxmanualinformation.html
The manual states 10 weight fork oil.
Do look for a used manual on eBay ("Owner's Manual & Service Manual)
For USA models:
http://www.kdxgarage.com/kdxmanualinformation.html
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Re: new member kdx175
Maybe it was the shock oil that was 5wKDXGarage wrote: ↑07:07 pm Nov 12 2019 Welcome to kdxrider.
The manual states 10 weight fork oil.
Do look for a used manual on eBay ("Owner's Manual & Service Manual)
For USA models:
http://www.kdxgarage.com/kdxmanualinformation.html
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Re: new member kdx175
yep
damper rod forks, 10 weight oil
cartridge forks, 5 weight oil
shocks, 5 weight oil
I think that is how it goes.
damper rod forks, 10 weight oil
cartridge forks, 5 weight oil
shocks, 5 weight oil
I think that is how it goes.
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Re: new member kdx175
Welcome to the forum and good luck with the restoration!