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Anyone duelsport there KDX? Thinking of plating my KDX. I know I got to get the kit and change tires but how do you feel it does on the pavement? What do you get for fuel mileage? I Think it would be great if I could ride to my local forest, do the trails then ride home. I know every state is different but do you have any issue getting inspected? My bike is stock. Thanks

I only get 80 to 90 miles to a tank. I have mine geared 15/45. So 1st gear is a little tall for the really tight stuff. A Rekluse would fix that. I bought a 1997 220 from a guy in Michigan back in 2001 and it already had a title so the hard part was done. I then added turn signals, hi /low headlight, horn,battery, and all the other street legal stuff. Put on 7300 trouble free miles

I have a 2006 KDX 200 plated. Just the stock headlight and I added a functional taillight. That's all! I get 55 miles of HARD riding before I hit reserve. Then I can probably go another 10 miles. So 65 I a tank. Which is enough to get you through any well planned Enduro or dual sport. Power is great. It does fine on the street. Just make sure not to hold the same rpm too long. Chop the throttle up a little bit. I also have a second set of balanced rims for when I daily the bike. It helps dramatically. Use the stock 13-47 setup. Couldn't be happier!

Do the research on what your state requires. As you say, each state is different.

I'm in Illinois and in addition to stop light, muffler, mirrors, etc, I need to have an electrically operated horn. Also for inspection, here in Illinois they have Secretary of State Police just for this. In other states this is done at the dealer level. I understand in some states it is near impossible to get an off road bike plated for the street.

Good Luck.

Thanks everyone! I got a street title so I am good there. What do you use for a speedo? Also my state requires a keyed ignition. Any ideas? Thanks again!

s10gto wrote:Thanks everyone! I got a street title so I am good there. What do you use for a speedo? Also my state requires a keyed ignition. Any ideas? Thanks again!

You can find a fairly inexpensive key switch (check digikey, there are others) and wire your kill switch wires through it.

My old 220 was plated, best was about 85 easy miles before reserve was called to duty. Typically 60-65 miles of harder riding got it there.

As said, state dictates requirements and even possibility. Some states its nearly impossible to license a dirt bike vin. Others (like Arizona) will hand you a plate for anything if you claim its setup legal.

Trail Tech or cheap bicycle computer for a speedo....for electronics, make it easy on yourself and get the Tusk kit from RMATV.

I made a mounting bracket and used a old round Yamaha DT250 speedometer. It used the stock KDX cable and was accurate +or - 2mph

Cool! Thanks Guys! I think I am going to do it. Planned on the Tusk kit and I found a nice ignition switch with bracket made for the job. I found this 05 Kdx220 with only a few rides on it (about 12 hours total). Tires are still OEM and mint but was thinking of changing them due to age. What do you run for a trail/DOT tire? Was thinking Dunlop 606's....?

Thanks again! Riding from one trail to the next without having to look over my shoulder will be sweet!

Hi all, I have a 97 kdx220 street registered in new york. It has a baja designs kit on it. I use it mostly in the woods and sand pits near my home. I just ride on the street to and from the trails. It is a blast to ride everywhere. Even though its "streetlegal" it always feels like im breaking the law everytime i ride it ;) good luck and have fun!

Thanks everyone! Just a update. Paper work went just fine. She is registered and insured. Made sure all is good before spending the $$. So far Brake/Tail light/Plate holder is done along with folding mirrors. Baja Designs kit and tires are next. Maybe Santa will hook me up. Pic's to come.

A few pic's

s10gto wrote:A few pic's

Sooooo, what headlight is that? (on the street plated bike)

Headlight is factory. It will be a baja designs duelsport one soon. I like the baja kit best. Horn,battery,reg,ect all pre-installed and wired on back of mask.

How about the headlight that is on the bike on the right?

Oh I'm sorry misunderstood. That one is also stock. That's my 2014 KlX250s.

hey s10gto, where in mass are you? im working on finishing my 86kdx (already plated it a few months ago). Im in new bedford.

Hi hbgod I am right next door in Lakeville. That is sweet you got one plated too. Will have to get together for a freetown forest ride. My buddy has a restored 82 KDX250. He's not plated but reg. for the forest. Thous old air cools rip

Just saw your build thread. You have been busy! Nice work!