CRDX 200 or KDR?

[mudsplasher]

Hi, I'm a noobie here, but not to KDX's, having owned three.

I have decided that I want a CR hybrid, so I started picking up parts from a '01 CR250. So far what I have is, frame, sub-frame, swingarm, rear shock linkage and forks.

I have a strong running '97 KDX200 and will have to decide whether to use my engine or pick up another.

How available have the KDX engines been?

[ebeck]

pretty available. Ebay.

[mudsplasher]

I haven't found one on E-Bay in the past week, unless I am using the wrong search parameters.

[mudsplasher]

I just did another e-bay search using motor instead of engine, and there is a '02 200 engine on there, only 80 miles away from me.

[SVandal]

Use the newer style pipe and it will make the conversion easier. Do you have your triples already? If not I have an extra set.

[jc7622]

Ebay is fickle. You can look for something for weeks with no luck and then all of a sudden three or four will pop up.

[mudsplasher]

Newer style pipe? I have another FMF Gnarly for my '97, is this the same as the newest ones?

The forks I bought come with triples, caliper, and axle.

Through the years I have found that on E-Bay, a lot of sellers believe they have gold to sell.

[fuzzy]

When you're looking for something specific on ebay, check every day or two, sort by 'newly listed' to save you some hassle, and save to your favorite searches.

[SVandal]

Yeah, 95 or newer has a lower pipe style. The older ones go high and have clearance issues with the engine and radiator (don't ask how I know)

[KarlP]

I did a '99 CR 250 hybrid. Went pretty easy. The pipe was tricky. I got lucky in that a friend had a CR pipe from a '96 250. I welded the cylinder snout off a KDX pipe too it and it fit well.

I also got lucky in that I picked up a CR rolling chassis to start with and a complete KDX with a blown motor.

Rode 20 miles yesterday in tight single track. Kept up fine with some fast guys on a YZ250 and a Husaberg.

Best woods bike I've ever owned!

[SVandal]

If you need the drill for the rear engine mount, let me know. Also, I have the aluminum needed for the engine mounts if you need some.

Good luck!