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How do we age these bloody bikes?
Posted: 05:20 am Dec 18 2010
by moto_psycho
Okay, so I've cut a section of the frame out and I can't count any rings in the metal, so that method is out the window. But how do we age these bikes? Chassis number? Engine number? My bike is registered F reg (1989) but has the USD front end, maybe it was fitted later or maybe its actually a 94 model?
Posted: 07:51 am Dec 18 2010
by Indawoods
USD forks were used in 93 and 94. I believe you can run the VIN of Kawasaki's site.
Posted: 08:32 am Dec 18 2010
by Coop
If you are in the US, this site works great. I use it all the time:
http://www.motoverse.com/vinDecoding.asp
Posted: 03:37 pm Dec 18 2010
by Mr. Wibbens
Posted: 04:38 am Dec 19 2010
by moto_psycho
im UK :( i think my bike was an import as it has an 11 digit VIN... and was registered in 2002 but has an F registration (1989) but has USD forks....
Posted: 10:16 am Dec 19 2010
by Indawoods
Pics help.
Posted: 05:09 pm Dec 19 2010
by cornishwrecker220
over here in the UK the only kdx200 model with the usd forks were the SR versions (usually anodized blue with kayaba stickers on the fork legs)..these bikes also had a smaller carb too than the usual 200/220 so you could check to see...they were imported from 88-92 & maybe even later...another identification is some also came with a locking fuel cap & aluminium flywheel cover instead of plastic.
Posted: 01:24 pm Dec 21 2010
by moto_psycho
you are correct! am setting to undo the SR de-tuning immadiately. ally fly wheels cover and oil pump is an uber bonus tho!!