KDX175 Air Filter Question

[KDXGarage]

Does the 1980 KDX175 air filter come with a mesh metal cage? I can not find pictures of an original OEM filter. Does the 1981 - 1982 OEM filter include a plastic cage? I can not find a picture of an OEM original picture filter for those models either. I get the impression that if one does not have the OEM filter, then there is no plastic cage to mount a 1981 - 1982 UNI brand air filter, for example. Without having hands on one right in front of me, I am wondering if the 1980 UNI air filter will work (or be required) if one does not have the 1981 - 1982 air cage. The OEM diagrams do not show a separate air filter cage, just one part number for the apparent combo.

I hope that makes sense.

Thanks.

[bazwalton]

You've pobs sorted an answer by now, but the 175 of all three years uses the uni filter (pancake type) with a plastid support cage that attaches to a centre pin by wing nut.

[KDXGarage]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

[Pipsterkdx]

I appreciate this is now an old post, but I have come across the same situation! The parts diagram doesn't show a cage and filter separately? Someone has obviously been tinkering with the box on my KDX, although it fits it's not like any I have seen pictures of It has a cut out at the rear edge of the box with a bodgy piece of gauze crudely stuck on! I'll try to post a picture later to see if anyone can identify what it is!?

There is no clip on the exit hose to air box and a filter basically thrown in without the cage

[KDXGarage]

Welcome to kdxrider. Post a pic when you can.

[JimmyB]

Is this it?

https://www.dcvmx.com/1981-kawasaki-kx- ... 11013-1036

[KDXGarage]

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