KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC) => Topic started by: Dean on September 19, 2011, 02:06:03 PM

Title: 06-07 frame etc diference
Post by: Dean on September 19, 2011, 02:06:03 PM

gday,ive ordered a bare 06 kx450 frame from the states,already converted,gotta buy nearly the whole bike in pieces just wondering is there any differance,in the 06-07 bikes eg,swingarm,forks,triple clamp etc.any help would be much appriciated.Cheers.

Title: Re: 06-07 frame etc diference
Post by: Twosmokerfan on September 20, 2011, 01:07:35 AM

Hey Mate,

I look at the Kawasaki Website for details and compare part numbers between KLX and KX to make sure for the project I am undertaking.

So far, things I have looked up are rear shock, frame and flywheel numbers and it gave me what I wanted (ie, they are not the same for the year I am looking for).

http://www.kawasaki.com/kawasakinew/accessories2/PCCatItems.aspx?intCatalogID=1&intCatalogType=4&ProductTypeID=10&ModelMarketingID=583&ModelYear=2008&ModelCode=KX450D8F

Compare years of the two models and their part numbers.  That should give you a pretty good guideline.

TSF

Title: Re: 06-07 frame etc diference
Post by: Dean on September 20, 2011, 05:17:50 PM

cheers mate thanks :-D

Title: Re: 06-07 frame etc diference
Post by: livenlife699 on September 21, 2011, 07:55:09 AM

only difference really is visual as the 06s dont have dlc coated forks and have the 2 small ridges in the frame that flow through the mainframe and the 07-08 450s have the smooth frame. google the two bikes you will see what im talking about.

Title: Re: 06-07 frame etc diference
Post by: mxaniac on March 21, 2012, 02:20:43 PM

I realize this is a very old post but since others may have the same question I thought I would take a stab at it.  I have an 06 frame as well and from what I've read the swingarm position changed some between 06 and 07.  In addition to the normal shim stack changes I think the fork pistons and possibly ICS spring changed as well.