30 yr old kdx 200 vs much younger n larger cc orange and red bikes ;o)

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  • @raymondwade9616
    @raymondwade9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Finally someone who can ride.

    • @paulkarp958
      @paulkarp958 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Modern day train riding

    • @TheWithoutLawMan
      @TheWithoutLawMan ปีที่แล้ว

      finally a kdx that runs properly lol

    • @kyerindague7758
      @kyerindague7758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWithoutLawManwdym man those are probably one of the most reliable two strokes😂

  • @ZepG
    @ZepG ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

    • @ke6fxk
      @ke6fxk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @paperman5967
    @paperman5967 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Music to my ears...sounds like you have it tuned to perfection, long live the kdx.

  • @rusty6314
    @rusty6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    What we need is a modern counter-balanced, electric start KDX 200 in the KX250F frame.

    • @scottp1402
      @scottp1402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe the F. Frame might be heavier and not balance the same way. Food for thought.

    • @2strokeaddict830
      @2strokeaddict830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      not sure about the counterbalance but new kdx 200 engine and new lighter frame with updated suspension would be good... id buy one.. i have a 97kdx 200 engine in a 98kx 125 frame.. light and fast.. I drag off the 250f no worries...

    • @blixxy1320
      @blixxy1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2strokeaddict830 did you have to cut the swingarm

    • @2strokeaddict830
      @2strokeaddict830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blixxy1320 I had the engine cases and swingarm modified by a retired mechanical engineer, he also rebuilt the kdx 200 engine for me.. but yeah, there is a little work to get it all to fit together.. lots of helpful information on thumpertalk and kdx forums ..if you are interested in doing a conversion..

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2strokeaddict830 reminds me of my 86 IT 200 Yamaha, I had 85’ YZ 250 forks and shock on it along with Lectron carb and full DG exhaust. Man she was a runner, I had so many people want to buy that bike after I ran off and left them on their newer bikes.

  • @stevenburton7922
    @stevenburton7922 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!

  • @noirxplorer3185
    @noirxplorer3185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    KDX is a legend of nostalgia.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Robert Wallace exactly right ! I had an 86’ IT 200(same difference)with 85’ YZ250 suspension, it would hang with about anything, especially in the tight shit.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Robert Wallace you wouldn’t believe how many new KTM’s and Husky’s I embarrassed on the gnarly hills. Then id take their bike, the one they couldn’t make it up with and rip that bitch up through there lol.

  • @scottp1402
    @scottp1402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I had a 1991 kdx 200. Superior handling. (Out ran the police) lol

  • @cheddarshredder6572
    @cheddarshredder6572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hell yeah! Looks like a killer trail to blast through.

  • @mikealba1814
    @mikealba1814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice riding . Especially In that spotty light . Got ‘91 myself .

  • @raymondbenecke7952
    @raymondbenecke7952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your work mate, nice riding. Great bike, stuff legend are made of!

  • @AmericanMadeAdventures
    @AmericanMadeAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @gabrielkopp2036
    @gabrielkopp2036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's awesome..that kdx is running perfectly..love that sound of angry swarm of bees haha

  • @zspence77
    @zspence77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Frickin awesome run! Nice work!

  • @bubbadurel3783
    @bubbadurel3783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That thing is ripping through the woods! Nice riding!

  • @suzyamerica4679
    @suzyamerica4679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The KDX has a race pedigree like few other dirt bikes. Folks who don't know this are fair game.

  • @alcopower5710
    @alcopower5710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice riding.......you put it to the red and orange bikes👍

  • @robertcox7220
    @robertcox7220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

    • @frank9301
      @frank9301 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had a 88 and it was awesome! Wish I still had it! Best woods bike ever!

  • @austinlemaster4887
    @austinlemaster4887 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Almost done rebuilding my 91’ this is getting me hyped!!

  • @SlammingEDdog
    @SlammingEDdog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome that’s my New Year’s resolution get me a KDX and hit the trails they have one here 1999 baby 👌🤘🏻

  • @parrishvinson3689
    @parrishvinson3689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The kdx is barely even being pushed half of its potential against the 4 stroke turds

  • @marchanson1275
    @marchanson1275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a 1999 KDX200. Love it!

    • @cheddarshredder6572
      @cheddarshredder6572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 98 220. Love it to piece's!

    • @julianesteban9769
      @julianesteban9769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 1996 kdx 200 is my babe!

    • @lannybackes1053
      @lannybackes1053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bought new in 01 a leftover 99 KDX200. Put it on a diet and dropped at least ten pounds of weight by adding a FMF Gnarly woods pipe and Turbine Core II silencer, and V force reeds, removed airbox lid. Open country on stock 13t countershaft, for tight technical trails I ran a 12t front. It may not have been the fastest thing in production but I know I surprised the hell out of many bigger bikes quite often. Very spirited bike, easy to maneuver, just an absolute blast to ride. Damn do I miss it.

  • @thomastjg53
    @thomastjg53 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Workerbee-zy5nx
    @Workerbee-zy5nx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some minor suspension mods, alloy parts added for lightness, full fmf exhaust and that puppy will run forever

  • @parrishvinson3689
    @parrishvinson3689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother is currently rebuilding a 1989 kx 250 and 500 such great bikes

  • @kiwiweskusklong2894
    @kiwiweskusklong2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome

  • @gabewilliams5993
    @gabewilliams5993 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This videos insane!

  • @JoshRex7ven
    @JoshRex7ven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got the same bike. I love it

  • @deanhickman9972
    @deanhickman9972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome, its just idling...
    This is rider experience🤘

  • @mdv1236
    @mdv1236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video bike sounds fantastic what fuel mixture are you running

  • @willsmooth45
    @willsmooth45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly wish I could see the rest of the ride

  • @pokebass1
    @pokebass1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is some pretty country. The trails are a little too wide open for my taste, though. I'm used to tighter trails.

  • @AWhitaker999
    @AWhitaker999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ole brushy Mountain!

  • @jeffreygumz7140
    @jeffreygumz7140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We use 25 year old kmx 125 here...they are fun to ride on trails

  • @KingCast65
    @KingCast65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give 'em hell m8! I'm looking for one of these too. You have to look every day because.... well you know why.

  • @fuknmovin
    @fuknmovin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where is this? looks like a fun place!

  • @stevenburton7922
    @stevenburton7922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @Maoshung
    @Maoshung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like a minor sprocket change on that KDX would have made a MAJOR difference in this "race"..... :p

  • @iskraenduro4155
    @iskraenduro4155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's not a bike! it's a rider! :D

  • @gregorydavidson177
    @gregorydavidson177 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is awesome! Kdx will flat git it!

  • @paullanigan9043
    @paullanigan9043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's how a kdx should be ridden!

  • @marcjohnson7882
    @marcjohnson7882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sold mine years ago, still kicking myself.

  • @ethanh1268
    @ethanh1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @dropbear9526
    @dropbear9526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just another good example of "Less is more".

  • @phillippearce9680
    @phillippearce9680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @lifeoff-road280
    @lifeoff-road280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice riding! Is this trail on the East coast?

    • @michaeltalbert38
      @michaeltalbert38  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brushy mountain Motorsports near Taylorsville, NC

  • @americanfreedom1
    @americanfreedom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙂

  • @kenjuicekrajewski9577
    @kenjuicekrajewski9577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had 6 of them the do anything go anywhere bike nothing can stop them not
    Mudholes or mountains

  • @bulletben5837
    @bulletben5837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes yes

  • @brantmcfarland517
    @brantmcfarland517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They can’t put run a KDX.

  • @willyd4850
    @willyd4850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would you say the ktm200 is an upgrade over the kdx?

    • @joelabbe6185
      @joelabbe6185 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have both. 2004 KTM 200 SX with slight woods mods (FMF Gnarly, flywheel weight) with WP suspension. KDX is a 2001 with an FMF Gnarly, Factory Connection suspension, otherwise stock. KTM has a weight advantage at about 23 LBS lighter. Turns slower (wide) than the KDX and is a fair bit stiffer. No surprise there. It IS an MX bike after all. Power is a LITTLE more on the KTM at the higher RPM, but will NOT lug down low. Short gears, always shifting. KTM does better over high speed rough whoops than KDX.
      KDX is far more supple in the woods, but not mushy either. Can REALLY lug down low, seldom stalls in technical stuff. HUGE advantage in the technical stuff, despite the added weight. Rev rage far more usable. No doubt more confidence inspiring. Definitely ride better, smoother and overall faster on KDX. I recently finished a full restoration of the KDX and rode the KTM in the interim. Getting back on the green machine was a HUGE reminder of what makes it so special. The one I'd never sell. Bulletproof, inexpensive, comfy and all the machine an intermediate to skilled rider under 200LBS and over 50 yrs old would ever need.

    • @WD-sr8qz
      @WD-sr8qz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for your detailed and thoughtful reply!!!!

  • @robinator503
    @robinator503 ปีที่แล้ว

    KDX is very capable bike

  • @marchanson1275
    @marchanson1275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is at Brushy Mountain?

  • @claysavage8047
    @claysavage8047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size sprockets are on this bike?

    • @michaeltalbert38
      @michaeltalbert38  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it was stock up front, couple more teeth over stock in the rear.

    • @suzyamerica4679
      @suzyamerica4679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaeltalbert38 I tried that. Stock is 13/47. The bike came with 12/47 then I went from 13/49 to 13/48 to 13/47 and now I want more space between the gears. KDX220R with FMF everything, high cap spark coil, Lectron, RB high compression head. On the trails that bike is wild. Great ride video & thanks for sharing!

  • @BAZZAROU812
    @BAZZAROU812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get on that pipe.. If he goes down... He's traction.

    • @jonellwanger7258
      @jonellwanger7258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SixOfOne 🤣🤣😶🤣🤣🤣

    • @twmuis
      @twmuis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WWGJD
      What
      Would
      Graham
      Jarvis
      Do
      He'd use him as traction too.

  • @docmartin450
    @docmartin450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I need a cigarette after watching that. And I don’t smoke.

  • @jasons44
    @jasons44 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    U can pass

  • @jamesal0
    @jamesal0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

    • @rickh2809
      @rickh2809 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you consider a KDX as a POS, it's obvious that you don't have clue as to what you are talking about

  • @user-po7ib8st5n
    @user-po7ib8st5n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How boring really goodness