I had a 1989 and this video brings back so many memories. I lived in a remove area of NJ with miles and miles of trails, rocks, steep hill climbs, etc. The KDX was the perfect trail machine. Amazing throttle response and so easy to maneuver through the trails. I would love to have that bike back.
Xr 200 was the bike my sister rode. I had, 80 kdx 175, then '84 PE 175 ordered from.Japan, then 85 kdx 200. The xr sucked. 85 kdx was the best offroad bike. My friends son still rides it.
I’ve got a 1992 KDX , probably will not ever get rid of. Bought it new . My main bike now is a crf 450 , setup for woods. I went through the the KDX a while back, and it only has about 4 hours on it now. I take it out at least once every year , if not more. They are sweet bikes.
I miss my 1992 KDX that I bought brand new. Back in the day my fellow riders and I would play tag where whomever was "it" would have to get tagged on the rear tire, I hardly ever lost lol. That bike was a beast, I wish I never sold it for 1K in 2002!
I didn't use a rebuild kit. I have a lot of kawasaki trim assemblies and I took the best brushes, gears and housing to make 1 good motor. The gears are the highest wear point, usually the motor brushes and armature are fine. The biggest issue with these is corrosion so take everything apart and clean it real good. It's meticulous work. Check to make sure the wiring isn't corroded. Seal it all back up with a little bit of silicone.
Dude you can ride! That 200 is plenty of bike for 99 percent of the riding public. They are a really good bike. Very good quality video...I felt like I was on the bike riding it. Thanks for posting!
Your voltage form the igniter “gray” wire is AC 2~4 not DC to the trim control module that is what activates the micro relay for the DC “red” wire that sends power to the main “orange” wire. Your gray wire is for the tac pulse that wire is what activates the trim box. your completely bypassing the problem doing it this way. With the engine running you locate the red and gray pigtail near the exhaust manifold that is your main power supply set your meter to AC probe the gray wire and and find a good ground. You should be getting 2~4 VAC. If not your igniter is bad, if you get voltage your trim module is bad.
Anyone can ride a old POS fast but they are more likely to put you in hospital And that's a 2 lane Highway your'e riding on- so I don't think it counts. Find some single track on the side of a rocky hill and id be more interested
Love the older KDX 200's l had one in the late 80s that was built bored out had some grinding on intake and other things. Man that thing would wheelie 1-5 gear easily. Man you could snap the throttle it would jump over trees and things like nobody's business. Awesome bike. Man l wish l still had it.
good rider over good bike anyday. ill never forget the time i smoked a 250f on an XR100 cause he didnt know what he was doing edit: BIG* bike. kdx is a hell of a good bike
I had a 1989 and this video brings back so many memories. I lived in a remove area of NJ with miles and miles of trails, rocks, steep hill climbs, etc. The KDX was the perfect trail machine. Amazing throttle response and so easy to maneuver through the trails. I would love to have that bike back.
Great trail though.
Drove an xr 500r a few times. Way too big and heavy in woods but awesome 3rd gear wheelie .machiine.
Xr 200 was the bike my sister rode. I had, 80 kdx 175, then '84 PE 175 ordered from.Japan, then 85 kdx 200. The xr sucked. 85 kdx was the best offroad bike. My friends son still rides it.
Music to my ears...sounds like you have it tuned to perfection, long live the kdx.
That is some pretty country. The trails are a little too wide open for my taste, though. I'm used to tighter trails.
That is awesome! Kdx will flat git it!
How boring really goodness
Some minor suspension mods, alloy parts added for lightness, full fmf exhaust and that puppy will run forever
Nice ride
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Man
Joe mama
where is this? looks like a fun place!
Almost done rebuilding my 91’ this is getting me hyped!!
KDX is very capable bike
Just another good example of "Less is more".
I’ve got a 1992 KDX , probably will not ever get rid of. Bought it new . My main bike now is a crf 450 , setup for woods. I went through the the KDX a while back, and it only has about 4 hours on it now. I take it out at least once every year , if not more. They are sweet bikes.
I miss my 1992 KDX that I bought brand new. Back in the day my fellow riders and I would play tag where whomever was "it" would have to get tagged on the rear tire, I hardly ever lost lol. That bike was a beast, I wish I never sold it for 1K in 2002!
I have a ‘93 I can’t part with, it looked so lonely i bought an ‘04 220. At my age of 59, there just awesome.
30 yr old kawi still kucks butt
That's awesome..that kdx is running perfectly..love that sound of angry swarm of bees haha
This was a fantastic video. Thumb up, subbed and shared. Also added to my 2 Stroke Content playlist. Can't wait to see your newer content.
Great video! Very helpful! You said you rebuilt the trim motor? Where did you get the rebuild kit from? Thanks in advance
I didn't use a rebuild kit. I have a lot of kawasaki trim assemblies and I took the best brushes, gears and housing to make 1 good motor. The gears are the highest wear point, usually the motor brushes and armature are fine. The biggest issue with these is corrosion so take everything apart and clean it real good. It's meticulous work. Check to make sure the wiring isn't corroded. Seal it all back up with a little bit of silicone.
Awesome video bike sounds fantastic what fuel mixture are you running
Nice riding . Especially In that spotty light . Got ‘91 myself .
Awsome, its just idling... This is rider experience🤘
Dude you can ride! That 200 is plenty of bike for 99 percent of the riding public. They are a really good bike. Very good quality video...I felt like I was on the bike riding it. Thanks for posting!
Fucking savage
Nice riding! Is this trail on the East coast?
Brushy mountain Motorsports near Taylorsville, NC
Your voltage form the igniter “gray” wire is AC 2~4 not DC to the trim control module that is what activates the micro relay for the DC “red” wire that sends power to the main “orange” wire. Your gray wire is for the tac pulse that wire is what activates the trim box. your completely bypassing the problem doing it this way. With the engine running you locate the red and gray pigtail near the exhaust manifold that is your main power supply set your meter to AC probe the gray wire and and find a good ground. You should be getting 2~4 VAC. If not your igniter is bad, if you get voltage your trim module is bad.
the grunts says hes moving forward,nvr mind what bike it is,,,go on sir!!!get it!!
Anyone can ride a old POS fast but they are more likely to put you in hospital And that's a 2 lane Highway your'e riding on- so I don't think it counts. Find some single track on the side of a rocky hill and id be more interested
If you consider a KDX as a POS, it's obvious that you don't have clue as to what you are talking about
Stand up and squeeze the tank with your knees , and quit looking at your fender
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Sold mine years ago, still kicking myself.
Love the older KDX 200's l had one in the late 80s that was built bored out had some grinding on intake and other things. Man that thing would wheelie 1-5 gear easily. Man you could snap the throttle it would jump over trees and things like nobody's business. Awesome bike. Man l wish l still had it.
I had a 88 and it was awesome! Wish I still had it! Best woods bike ever!
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What bike is it?
gasgas probly 300
Gas gas 300
My brother is currently rebuilding a 1989 kx 250 and 500 such great bikes
The kdx is barely even being pushed half of its potential against the 4 stroke turds
That was awesome that’s my New Year’s resolution get me a KDX and hit the trails they have one here 1999 baby 👌🤘🏻
It's not a bike! it's a rider! :D
Good ole brushy Mountain!
We use 25 year old kmx 125 here...they are fun to ride on trails
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Had 6 of them the do anything go anywhere bike nothing can stop them not Mudholes or mountains
They can’t put run a KDX.
Hell yeah! Looks like a killer trail to blast through.
Cool
That thing is ripping through the woods! Nice riding!
good rider over good bike anyday. ill never forget the time i smoked a 250f on an XR100 cause he didnt know what he was doing edit: BIG* bike. kdx is a hell of a good bike