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Larry Gude:
Hi folks,

I'm sure this has been covered numerous times but, I'm betting folks around here won't mind at all covering it again!

As I understand it, the KX's are now extinct as a new machine, all having gone to 4 stroke. Correct?

So, please steer me in the general direction of what year(s) to look at as 'good' years to buy, ie, less cantankerous, more reliable, etc. Much of my riding will be more trail oriented, lots of daily short rides as opposed to having to wait for the weekends and then go all day, though that'll happen some, too. There will be some MX in my future, not competitive, but shooting to be able to get around the track competently and safely to myself and other riders.

I'm not a guy who wants to spend lots and lots of time tinkering with the bike. I wanna ride! So, if a 2 stroke simply needs more attention than I'm inclined to, maybe the KX isn't for me? I don't like that idea, but I do want to be informed and eyes open to what I'm looking at here.

Anyway, I'd appreciate all comments and thoughts!

Thanks

martinfan30:

--- Quote from: Larry Gude on January 26, 2009, 09:35:58 PM ---Hi folks,

I'm sure this has been covered numerous times but, I'm betting folks around here won't mind at all covering it again!

As I understand it, the KX's are now extinct as a new machine, all having gone to 4 stroke. Correct?

So, please steer me in the general direction of what year(s) to look at as 'good' years to buy, ie, less cantankerous, more reliable, etc. Much of my riding will be more trail oriented, lots of daily short rides as opposed to having to wait for the weekends and then go all day, though that'll happen some, too. There will be some MX in my future, not competitive, but shooting to be able to get around the track competently and safely to myself and other riders.

I'm not a guy who wants to spend lots and lots of time tinkering with the bike. I wanna ride! So, if a 2 stroke simply needs more attention than I'm inclined to, maybe the KX isn't for me? I don't like that idea, but I do want to be informed and eyes open to what I'm looking at here.

Anyway, I'd appreciate all comments and thoughts!

Thanks

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Well I just brought home my first KX5 last night. A 2000. I'm in love! I have found on here that 97 was a fork update. So after that is what I looked for.

I also understand that the 03 and 04's were redstickered. Meaning only can be ridden from like Oct. to Apr. depending on location. If you are in Cali.

hughes:
From the subject it appears that your looking at getting a KX500. Most of these bikes will require some work due to the last production year being 2004. With that being said you might able to find one of those rare kx500's that has never been ridin or very low hrs. If you search will find later models that have been very well cared for. When buying used always try to buy the newest model you can and best condition, but the kx500 hasn't changed much at all, so a 97 model could be better shape and condition then an 04 model just depends.

hughes:
Sorry, we posted at the same time,

Larry Gude:
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Well I just brought home my first KX5 last night. A 2000. I'm in love! I have found on here that 97 was a fork update. So after that is what I looked for.

I also understand that the 03 and 04's were redstickered. Meaning only can be ridden from like Oct. to Apr. depending on location. If you are in Cali.
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Would you mind giving me a run down of what else you were looking at that helped you pick this particular one?

Thanks!

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