1998 KDX220R Linkage

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1998 KDX220R Linkage

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After years of neglect, I'm finally putting some life back into my 220. Karma is getting me for the neglect as I have worn through the linkage bearing and ruined the uni-trak elbow. A new uni-trak elbow is $170 CAD plus tax, more than I really want to spend. I'm just wondering is there any other model bike that I can take the elbow from that will fit my KDX. Lot's of part bikes in my area, but not a single KDX :sad: .
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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Welcome to kdxrider.net.

Grease was a dollar. Way to save a dollar. :grin:

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1995+ KDX200 / KDX220R is what part you need. Buy a used one on eBay or elsewhere.
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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KDXGarage wrote: 09:32 am Mar 19 2020 Welcome to kdxrider.net.

Grease was a dollar. Way to save a dollar. :grin:

EDIT: Let me put a smiley on that. Someone got onto me by PM.

1995+ KDX200 / KDX220R is what part you need. Buy a used one on eBay or elsewhere.
Was afraid of that, guess I'll have to keep an eye out for a parts bike. Thanks for the reply!
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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Those linkage parts are usually on eBay. Maybe someone will ship to Canada. Just be sure to check the pics to make sure it is in good shape.

You aren't the first one to not know it would do that, and you won't be the last. :grin:

Look for "linkage" not elbow.

This Kawasaki 39007-1229 ARM-SUSP,UNI TRAK fits the following models and components:

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2002 KDX220R - KDX220-A9 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2001 KDX220R - KDX220-A8 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2002 KDX200 - KDX200-H8 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2001 KDX200 - KDX200-H7 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2000 KDX200 - KDX200-H6 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1996 KDX200 - KDX200-H2 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1998 KDX220R - KDX220-A5 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1998 KDX200 - KDX200-H4 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1997 KDX200 - KDX200-H3 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1997 KDX220R - KDX220-A4 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2004 KDX220R - KDX220-A11 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1995 KDX200 - KDX200-H1 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2005 KDX220R - KDX220-A12 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1999 KDX200 - KDX200-H5 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2000 KDX220R - KDX220-A7 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2004 KDX200 - KDX200-H10 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2003 KDX200 - KDX200-H9 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2006 KDX200 - KDX200H6F Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1999 KDX220R - KDX220-A6 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2003 KDX220R - KDX220-A10 Rear suspension

Kawasaki Motorcycle 2005 KDX200 - KDX200-H11 Rear suspension
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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KDXGarage wrote: 09:32 am Mar 19 2020 Grease was a dollar. Way to save a dollar. :grin:
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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I don't have a linkage, but I do have a set of 220 dogbones and the bolts if you need them.
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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bufftester wrote: 08:54 pm Mar 19 2020 I don't have a linkage, but I do have a set of 220 dogbones and the bolts if you need them.
My dogbones and bolts are somehow perfectly fine. I appreciate the offer though!
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Re: 1998 KDX220R Linkage

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There is a little flat spot on the bottom, needles from a bearing is missing + the lower shock bearing needles are stuck but if you're interested let me know..

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Thank you
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