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Hello everyone. I've actually been a member for a couple of months now, but never properly introduced myself. I had an 84 RM80 when I was sixteen years old and ran it into the ground. I took a long break from riding and I'm now 35 and just purchased my 98 KDX200 three months ago. I'm having a blast riding it and learning about it.

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Welcome to the forum. Nice bike!
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Welcome to the forum. If you know what forks those are, you might want to get some front brake cable guide(s).
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net. :bravo:
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Thank you! Those are 94 KDX200 forks with the blue anodizing removed as it turns out. I just put the stainless line on it and it definitely needs some guides. However, I just bought a 99 KX125 fork, axle and triple clamp assembly along with a hub so I hope to knock that conversion out in the near future.
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Welcome to the forum... and sweet bike!! Very clean and nicely done

I'm up here in NC (Lenoir), not tooooo terribly far away. I do get down that way sometimes to ride or race..... was just down there at GTR about a month ago. We'll have to ride sometime. I've got a buddy that lives in Columbia so I get down there to see him sometimes too
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Columbia, SC? Sumter National Enduro in almost in your back yard on Feb 3rd. Come on over and check it out. Better yet, come ride it! And welcome to the site. Nice looking KDX!
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Welcome. Nice looking KDX.
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thirdgenlxi wrote: 02:38 am Jan 24 2019 Welcome to the forum... and sweet bike!! Very clean and nicely done

I'm up here in NC (Lenoir), not tooooo terribly far away. I do get down that way sometimes to ride or race..... was just down there at GTR about a month ago. We'll have to ride sometime. I've got a buddy that lives in Columbia so I get down there to see him sometimes too
Thanks! I've been out to GTR a few times lately and I'll be out there again tomorrow. You should head on down. PM me if you decide to and we can meet up. I really want to get out to Brushy Mountain sometime soon.
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doakley wrote: 03:54 pm Jan 24 2019 Columbia, SC? Sumter National Enduro in almost in your back yard on Feb 3rd. Come on over and check it out. Better yet, come ride it! And welcome to the site. Nice looking KDX!
I'm tempted to check it out, but not sure if I'm ready for any races yet.
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Nice bike. Looks like someone has put some time into it.
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Come on out and enjoy a day even if you don’t ride. You’ll still have fun. Look for me in the camping area, small black 5x8 cargo trailer with Kawasaki “3 Green Stripes” on the sides.
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That's very tempting, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make this one. Maybe next time!
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Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. CAW is in your backyard. Great place to make a day of and ride some sandy trails.
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Welcome! Great looking KDX! The black rims look really slick.
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G22inSC wrote: 02:57 pm Jan 27 2019 Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. CAW is in your backyard. Great place to make a day of and ride some sandy trails.
I've hear good things about the trail system out at CAW, but also heard that it's best to go on a weekday. Rumor has it that the weekend can get a little rowdy and not much in the way of common sense. Is that true, or just a rumor?
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KDX20098 wrote: 10:09 pm Jan 28 2019
G22inSC wrote: 02:57 pm Jan 27 2019 Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. CAW is in your backyard. Great place to make a day of and ride some sandy trails.
I've hear good things about the trail system out at CAW, but also heard that it's best to go on a weekday. Rumor has it that the weekend can get a little rowdy and not much in the way of common sense. Is that true, or just a rumor?
CAW suuucckkkkkksss :naughty: Been there once and zero desire to go back. It's all a bunch of drunk ATV and SxS that just ride around the wrong way on trails and mud bog, that's about it. I've "heard" they actually have some decent bike trails, but absolutely nothing is marked and the trail map is 110% useless for anything other than starting your campfire. Plus it's $40 something to get in now. Pass, lol. GTR and Manchester are both right in your back yard
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KDX20098 wrote: 10:09 pm Jan 28 2019
G22inSC wrote: 02:57 pm Jan 27 2019 Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. CAW is in your backyard. Great place to make a day of and ride some sandy trails.
I've hear good things about the trail system out at CAW, but also heard that it's best to go on a weekday. Rumor has it that the weekend can get a little rowdy and not much in the way of common sense. Is that true, or just a rumor?

That may be true as the few times I have been there were during the week. I always try to go during non-peak times since I have my younger boys with me. I much prefer Durhamtown Plantation in Georgia as it's much closer to me and better marked trail wise. CAW trails are decent but their markings (or lack thereof) can leave a little to be desired.
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thirdgenlxi wrote: 01:40 am Jan 29 2019GTR and Manchester are both right in your back yard

GTR and Manchester? Not familiar with GTR and I'm guessing Manchester refers to the State Forest. I didn't realize there were trails there open to motorcycles. Where is the trail head/parking area?
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thirdgenlxi wrote: 01:40 am Jan 29 2019
KDX20098 wrote: 10:09 pm Jan 28 2019
G22inSC wrote: 02:57 pm Jan 27 2019 Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike. CAW is in your backyard. Great place to make a day of and ride some sandy trails.
I've hear good things about the trail system out at CAW, but also heard that it's best to go on a weekday. Rumor has it that the weekend can get a little rowdy and not much in the way of common sense. Is that true, or just a rumor?
CAW suuucckkkkkksss :naughty: Been there once and zero desire to go back. It's all a bunch of drunk ATV and SxS that just ride around the wrong way on trails and mud bog, that's about it. I've "heard" they actually have some decent bike trails, but absolutely nothing is marked and the trail map is 110% useless for anything other than starting your campfire. Plus it's $40 something to get in now. Pass, lol. GTR and Manchester are both right in your back yard
This confirms my suspicions. I would certainly like to hit them during the week sometime and this is the first I've hear of Manchester. I will certainly put it on my list too. Appreciate the input!
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Look on their website, https://www.state.sc.us/forest/motor.htm
Hard to figure out on their site but you'll get it. Manchester is mostly sand, some of it deep. The whoops are the deepest I've ever ridden. It does have some good single track though. Trails are well marked. You'll need a permit which you can get online for like $5/day.
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