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Another UK noobe

Posted: 02:14 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
Hi
I recently bought a 1990 kdx200. It needs a bit of tidying but it is 32 years old.
At some point in its life someone put kdx250 forks on it.
Looking forward to learning a lot about this bike. There seems to be tons of great info on hear and a lot of helpful advice.

Regards

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 02:54 am May 02 2022
by KDXGarage
Welcome aboard. Thanks for joining us.

Congratulations on your KDX.

There are a few differences between USA and UK models, but most parts are the same. Do you know which exact model you have?

For example, post a frame number. Some were "E" models and some were "F" or "G". Does it have a metal tank or plastic? Thanks.

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 06:37 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
Hi
It was imported into the UK from South Africa it's got a plastic tank and a G suffix. I think it's got kdx250 forks on, only because I bought a set of 1990 front pads and the didn't fit. A quick ebay search came up with kdx250 1991 to 94 pads that look like the ones on at the moment. I don't know how to post pictures on her yet as I need help finding the correct front brake line.

Regards

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 08:10 am May 02 2022
by KDXGarage
I have most of the Kawasaki dealer Model Identification Guides. Here's what a 1990 Kawasaki KDX200-G2 looks like.

If you bought "E" 1990 pads, then they won't work on the brakes it came with.
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Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 08:36 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
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Posted: 08:37 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
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Posted: 10:12 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
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Posted: 10:13 am May 02 2022
by wizardsec
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Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 02:43 pm May 02 2022
by bufftester
That front brake line is quite the cobble-job

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 03:31 pm May 02 2022
by KDXGarage
Cool looking KDX

That looks like the metal tank.

A proper front brake line would be a bit safer on catching roots and such.

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 04:02 pm May 02 2022
by wizardsec
Yeah top priority is sorting that front brake line out.

Re: Another UK noobe

Posted: 05:22 pm May 02 2022
by KDXGarage