Introducing... Maude

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 08:00 pm Jan 21 2013

Really, just more to introduce the bike. This is a pretty sweet day. I didn't think I'd be able to put together enough coin to purchase an entire bike at one time. I have posted a few threads on the General Q&A section, and lurked for a month or so prior to that. In case I ever forget to mention this again. KDXRider.net is 90% of why I chose a KDX. It's cool to be part of this group.

I got her today in Kremmling, Colorado. 2004 KDX 200 with FMF Turbine Core 2 silencer on it. I thought the bike was 100% bone stock. It's got new bars on it, and the silencer. Other than that, I can't see anything aftermarket. But I'm a dirt bike novice, so I'm sure I missed something.

I can't believe how well kept it is. The engine is clean enough to eat off of. (See pics) He said it was his wife's bike, and the suspension feels really soft and probably needs to be adjusted for my 174 pound frame; Unless she was a heffer. I didn't meet her, so I can't speculate. It's snow packed in my small mountain town, so I can't really run it through the gears. But I got out of second into third, so I think the tranny is good as well. The rear tire is brand new. I tried to show in the images, but not sure if its obvious. But the rear rubber has one ride on it.

I'm going to do all the basic new to me KDX stuff from the forum thread on that subject. Then, I'll likely pimp my dog out for some $ for a skid plate. Change the oil in the case, and then just sit and stare at it until spring.

Thank you to everyone on this board who answered my goofy questions, and got me the knowledge I needed to make a great decision on a bike!

Dude

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Post by **Julien D** » 08:02 pm Jan 21 2013

Looks good! Congrats on your new best friend, I'm sure she'll treat you well!

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 08:05 pm Jan 21 2013

Julien D wrote:Looks good! Congrats on your new best friend, I'm sure she'll treat you well!

Thank you for being the admin of an awesome site with a great group of KDX'ers!

GKBO · Post by **GKBO** » 09:59 pm Jan 21 2013

Hey Dude is that better than getting it a bit at a time?

Good looking bike.

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 10:43 pm Jan 21 2013

GKBO wrote:Hey Dude is that better than getting it a bit at a time? Good looking bike.

Actually, I have to thank my dad. Without his help I'd still be buying a piece at a time.

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 11:57 pm Jan 21 2013

Great looking bike! Do some reading and see what you need to do as far as your budget can allow and have fun with it. It is hard to tell from the pictures but if that front tire is the stock tire you may want to do an upgrade to that.
Depending on the budget you can probably find some cheap power just from going thru the jetting. A pipe will wake it up a lot too.

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 02:31 pm Jan 22 2013

I really feel lucky to have found this bike. Thanks to all who offered advice.

Dude

ukkdx200 · Post by **ukkdx200** » 05:44 am Jan 23 2013

Hello Maude!

glad youve found one and I think you made the right decision getting a bike rather than bit by bit!

looks in pretty good nick!
get out and enjoy it!

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 12:03 am Jan 24 2013

ukkdx200 wrote:Hello Maude!

glad youve found one and I think you made the right decision getting a bike rather than bit by bit!

looks in pretty good nick!
get out and enjoy it!

It's snow packed up here for at least another two months. But I'm ready!

Post by **fuzzy** » 04:31 pm Jan 24 2013

Congrats!

Postigo · Post by **Postigo** » 06:28 pm Jan 24 2013

Looks good... Congratulations

K50X200 · Post by **K50X200** » 07:49 am Feb 06 2013

Hey Dude,
Nice find! And I know what you mean about the snow... I've got a new toy sitting in the garage waiting for spring as well!

Post by **SS109** » 11:43 am Feb 06 2013

Man, another new member post I somehow missed.

Nice looking ride. Welcome to the forum!

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 05:25 am Feb 07 2013

Thank you guys. Snow is melting! Maybe a month, then it's on!

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JSK4 · Post by **JSK4** » 06:24 pm Feb 08 2013

Nice bike. I have a 2004 as well and love it.

I'm in Aurora, can't wait for spring to arrive and get out there and ride :)

Thedude1973 · Post by **Thedude1973** » 12:38 am Feb 09 2013

JSK4 wrote:Nice bike. I have a 2004 as well and love it.

I'm in Aurora, can't wait for spring to arrive and get out there and ride :)

Rampart in three weeks!

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