New member from UK but now living in New Brunswick , Canada

[RattleBang $$]

Hey everyone , Great to join the group ! Just restoring a 1988 Kdx 200 C3 and going Ott on it . Lol .

[KDXGarage]

Welcome to kdxrider.net. Post up some pics of that '88! Instructions are in my signature.

Thanks for joining and participating.

[bufftester]

Welcome to the group!

[RattleBang $$]

1988 KDX200 C3 rebuild . Titanium bolts everywhere , 12v 85 watt conversion , 2003 kdx front end with original electric trip counter , hydraulic clutch conversion , Allballs linkage bearing kit fitted . Full DG system . PWK air striker with 88 choke mechanism fitted and idle screw moved over to the other side for access .
Everything else fully rebuild ,
Will post some more pictures when I finish it ..

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[KDXGarage]

LOOKING GREAT!!

Congratulations on how the bike is going. That is a super nice '88!

[RattleBang $$]

Thank you , Started rebuilding it last year and hopefully get it finished soon . Looking forward to trying it out !! Just waiting for RD decals to re open .
It might be too nice to use , so it might go for sale .

[KDXGarage]

What was involved on the 12-volt conversion? I was told maybe a decade or so ago from Ricky Stator what would be required, but I can not remember what all it needed. I do remember the regulator, I think. :-)

[VTMTcowboy]

Looks awesome! I bet you have some great woods riding up there. I went to school in Central/Northern Maine, so probably pretty similar environment.

[tucker]

wow nice one mate

[RattleBang $$]

The 12 volt conversion was from Ricky Stator . 85 W high output lighting coil with a floating ground .
Basically if you cut the ground wire on the coil and connect it to the the original power wire you get 12 volts . I added a 12 v regulator/rectifier from Ricky and a 12v capacitor , instead of a battery . Limited space !!
Seat cover is now fitted after much swearing , but looks right . Now just sanding the plastic tank and getting it ready for polishing . Crappy time consuming job but will be worth the effort in the end .

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback .

[KDXGarage]

Thanks for the info on the electrical stuff.

Keep at it!

[RattleBang $$]

Update , finally got the tank finished and now just finishing off little bits and waiting for decals .

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[KDXGarage]

HECK YEAH! Very nice!

[RattleBang $$]

Hi all , She's finally finished !!! Took some doing but worth every effort . Hydraulic clutch is pricey but works great and nice one finger pull light . Rides nice , light and wickedly fast for a 200 .
The decals are for a 87 model because I could only get a KDX logo seat cover and the 88 model has Kawasaki on it ,but couldn't get one anywhere.
The plastics are DC ones and the DC headlamp cowl is modified with rubber straps to hold it on at the top . Rear brake cable had a damaged protective cover so i sleeved it with some air hydraulic pipe . Just cut pipe down one edge and snap over cable ( looks like new factory cable now )
Suspension linkage bushes are allballs ones are are listed for KX 250 / KX 500 and they all fit perfectly .
If anyone has any questions , please feel free to ask .

[KDXGarage]

Man! Looks great!

[kick]

Nice work

[RattleBang $$]

Thanks guys !
I have a decent amount of spare parts for this model , so if anyone needs anything just let me know .
Have a great Christmas to all .