Frame changes through the years
- barryadam
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Frame changes through the years
What specific changes to the frames are there in the recent models and when were they?
I know the latest model is unchanged other than cosmetics from 199? (?) or so, through 2004. Were there any changes other than the motor prior to that? I'm not talking about the forks.
Were there any specific frame differences in the KDX 220 and KDX 200 in the past?
I know the latest model is unchanged other than cosmetics from 199? (?) or so, through 2004. Were there any changes other than the motor prior to that? I'm not talking about the forks.
Were there any specific frame differences in the KDX 220 and KDX 200 in the past?
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89-94... everything is the same except the 93 and 94 forks were USD. 95 and up... everything is the same other than it's either a 220 or 200..... Oh... and of course BNG.
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I don't think the engine mount points have changed since the air-cooled models. The newest design (new perimeter frame) began in 95 not 94 with many differences from the previous model, which, in turn had many differences from the air-cooled C model. My guess is that you can swap out virtually any engine, and some limited suspension components.
I plan to build up a C model with USD forks and probably add a rear disk brake. Brush buster time.
I plan to build up a C model with USD forks and probably add a rear disk brake. Brush buster time.
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yup..
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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Is your frame fubar or ? why the swap?barryadam wrote:So if I was to get an older frame for my 1999 KDX220, it could be a 200 or 220 from 95 and newer? I want to use all of my 1999 engine, suspension, etc. Just the frame swap.
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Saw some POS candidates available that are already legit plated for the street.
I have one plated and one not. Wish I had 2 plated.
One candidate has blue forks, so I'm guessing that's the 92-94?
If so, what's it's frame not got that my 1999 does?
I have one plated and one not. Wish I had 2 plated.
One candidate has blue forks, so I'm guessing that's the 92-94?
If so, what's it's frame not got that my 1999 does?
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mounts in the right place and a completely different design....
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you could still use your front triples and front forks- wheel, brakes, etc., and I bet the engine would swap out with minimum effort. There's nothing wrong with the older frame design at all. You'd probably be stuck with the older exhaust design which was good - they had an aluminum muffler stock - my 89 hauled arse. LOL, you might find that the older engine porting/exhaust design has more poop than your newer model. Hits harder lower in the rpm's.
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Motor changed in 95... the KIPS is stronger (as in not breaking) The 90 is a better motor though IMO. Run the serial number of your motor on Kawasaki's site.... Or a few pics and we can identify it for ya...
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "