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Posted: 06:10 pm Sep 27 2005
by KDXGarage
OH! OK, I know what you mean now. Yes, it is on the list. I bought one of those for my '87. It just had a plastic piece without the metal piece behind it. They didn't come with both until '88. That concludes today's history lesson, class.
Posted: 06:11 pm Sep 27 2005
by Indawoods
WOW..... The metal part is the important part!
Posted: 06:39 pm Sep 27 2005
by Indawoods
Jason,
Why would you part it if it needs to be replated? It's a 91... it may need it. And if it does...so what! It would then be fresh...right? What did you get it for? Pricewise..... that is....
Posted: 07:00 pm Sep 27 2005
by mattR
Automatic choke shut off. It's a "feature".
The plunger on my 97 drops as soon as the engine fires. Don't have to worry about forgetting to shut it off. LOL
Posted: 07:06 pm Sep 27 2005
by KDXGarage
It is not so much "just a replate", but a replate in combination with other known/unknown possibilities.
send crankshaft off to RB Designs to get it rebuilt - $160 shipped
replate - $225 shipped
all internal bottom end bearings, circlips, bushings, etc. $125 or so
top end kit - $100
complete gasket kit - $65-ish
kickstarter troubles ???? ratchet gear is $40 and
clutch IS slipping $?? just plates or notched hub, worn basket??
It can all add up pretty quickly, so I am waiting to see how the engine is first. If the motor is not worth it financially, then at least I have an USD complete front end out of it.
Posted: 02:56 am Sep 28 2005
by KDXGarage
I saw what you guys were talking about on the choke boot and a zip tie. I guess the brass rod is wore away on the inside preventing it from catching and holding.
Thanks, gentlemen!
Posted: 02:58 am Oct 01 2005
by KDXGarage
Here's a follow up to a point that Indawoods made.
From the RACE-15 Kawasaki service bulletin from July 25, 1980
KDX250-A1
KX250-A6
"1. Team Kawasaki motocross mechanics use a chain protector to reduce the possibility of damage to the shift shaft and crankcase. The protector may be fabricated using the description below..."
Way to wait 7 years to implement it on the KDX200.
Posted: 12:17 pm Oct 01 2005
by fuzzy
The 35mm PWK I have for my WR is like that too. Never bothered figuring out how to fix it.
I just prop it up w/ a split piece of vinyl line when starting...LOL.
Posted: 12:45 pm Oct 01 2005
by KDXGarage
I took the carb off and took the choke mechanism off. Mine feels notchy inside. I have a spare carb, so I guess I will grab the choke mechanism from it and use it. I hope it is better.
