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Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 10:06 pm Apr 30 2014
by Divango
Hello, I am new to the forum but have loved Green Machines since a child. I dreamed of owning a KDX when I tooled the woods on my 76 KD125. Much older now but still love to play in the dirt and found what appears to be a nice bike for around $1k. Not sure the year, seat looks to be '83 tank looks to be? Supposedly the new cylinder, piston and rings have 6 hours on them and all mechanicals are good. Headlight and computer apparently work but not tail light. Missing tool pouch which I would need to source. Any suggestions on what to look for and or if this is a fair deal on the bike?

Thanks for all help! :grin:

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Re: Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 10:34 pm Apr 30 2014
by KDXGarage
As someone who loves his air-cooled KDX, I say hold out for a liquid-cooled KDX. Unless a person truly loves that certain model of air-cooled KDX, it is a lot cheaper to repair and find information on a liquid-cooled KDX.

Re: Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 10:40 pm Apr 30 2014
by Joshmcmillan
Can't give you an opinion on the price, but it looks very tidy for its age!

I personally would prefer a newer, water-cooled model, but that's just me.

Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 10:49 pm Apr 30 2014
by Gotanubike
That's an original "A'' model 1983-1985

The price seems about right for the condition it is in. If you buy it, be careful with it because parts won't be very easy to find!

Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 11:28 pm Apr 30 2014
by Divango
I have a soft spot for the air cooled machines and will not be my primary dirt bike but more of a time machine! Would like to restore to as original as possible and keep as a collector bike.

Re: Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 12:19 am May 01 2014
by KDXGarage
Well, if it is what you want, then that looks like a pretty good one.

The pipe and spark arrestor look very shiny to be 31 years old. Perhaps they are repainted.

Re: Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 01:36 pm May 01 2014
by Divango
Well, I guess it was worth the money, a guy bought it before I could Get there :oops:

Anyone know of a clean air cooled KDX for sale?

Need Advice on Purchase of KDX 200

Posted: 05:17 pm May 01 2014
by Divango
Maybe open to a water cooled if you guys think that is the way to go.