1985 200 Build!

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Re: 1985 200 Build!

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There's several sets on Ebay. These are for an 83 model but I think they would be the same. You might want to do a bit of research to make sure.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-KDX200 ... 80&vxp=mtr
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hey thanks man.. those will work perfect.
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Glad I could help. Now get back to work.
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haha.... all i need is my rear whell mounted and my clutch and brakes set up and its good. Do you think it would be bad to run without that motor mount
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I don't think you would hurt anything but I'd take it easy until you get the top motor mounts bolted in. Of course your last post was about an hour ago so you've probably got it all finished and put several miles on it by now.
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Its too dark to ride i wi put a video up in a few days. The family is around and will be gone for a few holidaze
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I believe I read some old reviews from back in the day, and they recommended to remove the upper head stay. I guess with aggressive riding it was causing head gasket failure by pulling up on the head.
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Re: 1985 200 Build!

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Lookin' Gooooood! Has anyone ever heated the dents on an exhaust pipe red hot & put a wet rag over it to pop the dent out. Somebody told me it works but I haven't tried it yet.
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I would use compressed air method for dent. Thats good info on the motor mount. I never bought one and i can see how it would cause that issue. Thanks guys
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Quick test start before I had to go on vacation.

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Sounds healthy.
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