1987 Restoration, Hope you enjoy the Pitcures

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 09:02 am Oct 08 2016

When I was a kid I had a picture of this bike, so now having a chance, I'll Restore one. I'm into Harley's, trail bikes are a whole different story. As most of you know that these years of the '87 some parts are hard to find, especially trying to make it look original. The Air Box is one and then the Kickstand. Enjoy some pictures.

Davenay67 · Post by **Davenay67** » 09:50 am Oct 08 2016

Very nice..!! It will be a shame to use it and get it dirty.

What did you use to refinish the frame and swingarm?

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 10:09 am Oct 08 2016

Thanks, I had the frame, swing arm, engine brackets, pegs, upper rear shock link, rear pedal and parts blasted and powder coated. Exhaust was sand blasted and painted high heat paint.
I want the bike to be new again, show it off at the up coming bike show in the restored vintage section and plus it's for sale.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 10:47 am Oct 08 2016

Wow. Nice job. In my experience, the older the bike, the longer one must wait for hard to find parts.

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 11:24 am Oct 08 2016

That's why it's great to have forums like this, to ask questions, ask around for tips on finding parts. Still hoping to find the Air Box, kickstand and brake rod.

KDXohio · Post by **KDXohio** » 12:52 pm Oct 08 2016

Hey check out http://www.bikeboneyard.com email or call them she doesn't always list everything thats available on ebay

Dekon · Post by **Dekon** » 04:01 pm Oct 08 2016

Wow! That is nice looking.

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 04:31 pm Oct 08 2016

KDXohio, I think you may have saved my bacon, they have listed an air box. I left an email to order.
Let's hope I get it.

KDXohio · Post by **KDXohio** » 05:00 pm Oct 08 2016

I have my fingers crossed for you haha! I have been searching high and low for parts to my IT490 and came across them on another forum unfortunately they didn't have what I needed but if there site is accurate they have a lot of bikes!

canamfan · Post by **canamfan** » 10:07 am Oct 09 2016

Very nice restoration! The bike boneyard is great to deal with I've bought a few things from them.

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 04:00 pm Oct 10 2016

No luck with bike boneyard, they sold the air box, I guess they didn't update their website yet.
Back to trying to find an air box, please let the word out. Still searching.

hbgod · Post by **hbgod** » 11:02 pm Oct 11 2016

I might have one for you. Not mint but should do the job. Im running my bike without an air box

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 03:57 pm Oct 13 2016

I might have a lead on one from a salvage yard, if it doesn't work out, I'll ask you if you can help. Thank you so much.

MCKDX220 · Post by **MCKDX220** » 09:41 am Oct 14 2016

J Ace,

Call Jeff Fredette, he had a "complete airbox assembly" about 4 weeks ago for an 87 when I called him.

He will more than likely have the kickstand as well.

My project also came w/o an airbox, (how does that happen anyway ???)

My project is on hold, as I am working on my KTM 520 EX/C restoration.

Regards,

Michael

jtubman · Post by **jtubman** » 07:18 pm Oct 15 2016

where did you find chain guards for your build? I also have an 87. im looking for the chain plate roller and sliders.

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Post by **Tyl3r** » 11:22 am Oct 18 2016

Very nice! You did an awesome job!

Post by **KDXGarage** » 02:34 pm Oct 18 2016

Ebay for reproduction sliders, about $40

J Ace · Post by **J Ace** » 08:40 pm Oct 26 2016

I found the swing arm sliders from DC Pladtics, upper and lower roller chain guards on eBay, the chain guide below the swing arm was from eBay. The large plastic guard I also found on eBay, they over time turned yellow, so I sanded and painted grey, same as the mud guard infront of the rear tire for the Unitrack.

bm06352 · Post by **bm06352** » 08:01 pm Jan 04 2017

Where did you get the shock from? I have an 87 KDX 200 also and mine is toast. The bike sits very low in the back

MCKDX220 · Post by **MCKDX220** » 11:05 am Jan 13 2017

J Ace,

What color code powder coat and brand did your Powder Coater use ???

Nice match to the original color and powder coating is so much more robust than the original factory paint.

Once I got my KTM frame back from my powder coater and seeing the superior quality, I am a fan.

Thanks !!!

Michael

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