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KDX v.s. KX

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teamgreen500:
Sir John,

I've ridden the KDX at G.P.s and 24 HR events. They are remarkable; However, the materials used in the KX frames are/were superior. I don't know about the current KX frames('01 or later), I believe they're still a Chromo/steel mix.

The frames used in '99 have great multi-use geometry (not TOO quick on the front-end angles) and really good materials. I have friends in the off-road community that LOVE these frames.

You'll find that, until recently, these frames were used well beyond their model year.

I highly recm'd the '99 chassis ('99-00'? I'll check and get back...). As I recall, after '00 the frames became very SX oriented (geometry) and that may not be the best thing for faster paved courses...

Whatever you use: It would be a good idea to reweld/brace the frames. Under the loads of paved courses (Unreal traction and Superman braking) you can actually put stresses on these frames that they weren't designed for.

I was at Kawasaki last monday and checked out Chicken Maitasivichs Supermoto KX 500 and 250F. The 500 had a frame gussetted up just like my Desert racer. Infact, I'll try ro get a list together of parts and vendors from that bike. I think I'm gonna build one myself.

Cheers,

Manny

teamgreen500:
Sir John,

What's going on with this project?

Have you tried www.kawasaki.com.au ?

KDXs with all the electrical in place...a legitimate "Trailie", eh?

Come to find out that the same frame mod's are performed on KDXs for the seriouse at heart!

Manny

John:
Manny,

I scrapped the KDX idea. It would be good though, all the road biased stuff you get with the bike.

BTW. I almost bought a KX250 on eBay the other day.

The fact that I am living in a small house, crammed garage with 4 bikes - give me some minor problems as in convincing my wife that we really need another green bike. She's more in to moving house...

I am chilling out and checking eBay and ads. Once the right bike pops up I will buy it. Probably a KX250.

/John

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