KDX Project - 2005 Kawasaki KDX 200 Complete Rebuild Woods Weapon - Bike Build - Project 2 Stroke
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- We take a stock 2005 Kawasaki KDX 200 and turn it into an epic woods weapon from bottom to top. Enjoy!!
@lovefirstworld
Parts List:
@lectronfuelsystems - Lectron Carb installed after initial try with original carb. www.lectronfuelsystems.com
@millenniumtechnologies - Top end pristinely done by Millennium Technologies
www.millennium-tech.net
@factoryconnection - Suspension update done by Factory Connection, rides like a Cadillac.
www.factoryconnection.com
www.rtrwheellacing.com - Wheels anodized by Bob at RTR Wheel Lacing. He also put the KX250F front hub on the wheels for proper fit with the new forks.
@cycra - Hand guards
www.cycra.com
@fmfracing1973 - Pipe and exhaust are FMF.
www.fmfracing.com
@motocal.mx - Graphics by Motocal, I designed them on their site.
www.motocal.com
@galferusa - Brake rotors by Galfer
www.galferusa.com
@coremotousa - Brake lines are CORE Moto
www.coremoto.com
@imsproducts - Pegs are IMS
www.imsproducts.com
www.clarkemfg.com - Oversize gas tank from Clarke.
maier-mfg.com - Rear Fender.
@renthal_moto - some rental parts
@motosportinc - many of the parts came from Motosport.com
@kawasakiusa
Thanks to @hansenracingteam
#kdx200 #bikebuild #2stroke #kawasaki
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KDX 200 was born a woods weapon.
Quite possibly the nicest kdx build on here!! Great video keep up the good work I'm inspired to get mine done after watching this!
Thanks for the kind comment Nathan!! Sincerely appreciate it!! Thanks for watching!!
As a kdx owner and cult member, INSPIRING. Stealing this build😎
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Thanks for that my friend!!
Love this video! Bought my 05 220 brandy new off the showroom floor and immediately started transforming it similar to what you did, except there were no 05 forks available yet of course, but found a pair of 03's from a KX250. Rode it every weekend for two summers then it sat for almost ten years until my son got bigger. He's 14 now and rides it and I'm so glad I kept it for him. He loves this bike. They are legendary in the woods and so easy to maintain. Here in the northeast we have a lot of steep rocky trails and the 220 lugs up those trails like it's on autopilot (steering stablizer is a must out here) Thanks for sharing this! made my day.
That's AWESOME!!!!! Great story!!!! Thanks for sharing that... Appreciate your comments!!
Awesome build. The kdx is a legend. I just wish they were still producing them. 👍👍
Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!
That is a piece of art, I love KDX200's. Well played indeed!
That thing looks INCREDIBLE!!!!!
now I have to get one!!!!
Great video, I used to ride KDX’s in the UK, mainly trail riding. First was an E2 ,then a H2 and the last and best being a KDX220.
Awesome video!...so wholesome working with the kids...much love & respect from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
Thanks so much for that!! Great to hear from you!! Thanks for watching from Zimbabwe!!!!! Much love!!
That's one mighty fine KDX 200. Awesome work!!
Thanks for that Phillip!! Appreciate you watching and commenting!!
Picked up my second KDX a few days ago. Such great bikes. Great video.
Awesome!! Thanks for watching!
Sweet build. Forever a fan of the KDX.
Appreciate that and agree!! Thanks for watching!!
Very nice job on your build. I bought a kdx200 for a winter build myself. Enjoy that bike.
Thanks for that!! Good luck on your build!!
This is utterly awesome. great job on the refresh.
Thanks for that Kevin!!
My stock 91 KDX200 was the best thing I ever rode on two wheels!
Agreed!! Thanks for watching!
Hot tip.. Tilt the bike towards you before you start with choke on, helps with the fuel to the carb downwards pressure, guarantee start first or second kick.
Been doing that since my minibike days. Still works like a charm to prime it.
Hi, is that tip specifically for the Lectron carb or any carb in general. And does it make a difference which side of the bike you're standing on?
I have a 95 sitting in the shop, received it for my 11th birthday in 2000.
I was rough on it . Hasn’t ran in years . This is the bike I have had in my dreams since I first joined the KDX forums years ago.
I was recently hit by a distracted driver on my Harley , it’s totaled , and my wife is asking me to stay off the road bikes . Now may be a great time to pull her out and follow my dream .
Excellent idea!! It's a great bike to build and so fun to ride!! Good luck and thanks for watching!!
I had this same exact bike. Mine just had a gnarly on it and some suspension work. Great bikes!
Good stuff!! Thanks for watching!!
Great to see / watch your restoration and finding a way to make things work. Have heard very positive things about Lectron carbs and may install one on my KTM 640 Adventure. You have some fun trails to ride there ! And your youngest son is a ham!
Thanks for watching!!! It was a fun build. The Lectrons are great. I'm also using a SMARTcarb on my YZ125X and it's quite amazing as well.
Just bought a 220 KDX. I may just have to tear into now after seeing this lol
Good luck!! It wasn't cheap but it sure was fun!! Thanks for watching!!
I am so jealous! I have a 2003 220 and I’m probably going to model my build after yours. Nice work!
Awesome!! Thanks for that and good luck on the build!! They're so much fun to ride!! Thanks for watching!!
Sweet bike! I have 3 KDX220s. You might say I love them!
Ha!! Oh yea that's an addiction... Thanks for watching!!
I just bought an 87’ 200 any pointers?
That is awesome I had one back in the 90s
They're so fun!! Thanks for watching John!!
Nice video. I also have a KDX- had Jeff Fredette bore out my carb. Awesome difference. I did some work to engine as well. Runs great.
Dang good documenting and a fantastic build!!! Well done !!
Sincerely appreciate that!! It was such a fun build!! Thanks for watching!!
Nice work fellas!! Enjoyed watching the build
Thanks for watching my friend!!
That’s one nasty awesome KDX!
Thanks for watching Bill!!
This is great, my dad bought me a KDX in high school. It's mostly sat since I moved away, now I'm back home and started tearing it apart. Great and fun video, seems like a really great family activity to share. You've influenced me on tricking it out a bit! Excited to get it going once the snow melts here. Now my dad wants to buy a KLX300! Haha
Nice!! Good luck!! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!!
Love it!
Definitely inspired was thinking of selling my 1995 KDX but I'm going to follow in your foot steps beautiful build
Good luck! It was challenging and fun!! Thanks for watching!!
Turned out good. I know I love all my KDX’s. I raced enduros in the A200 class (BJEC) it’s a 5 state event. 1st overall in class.
Excellent!! Sounds like fun!! Doesn't get much better than the KDX!! Great job by the way!! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome Build!!!
Thanks for that!!
Amazing build, amazing video 😁😁😁
I’ve got a 2002 KDX200 and I’m thinking I may have to make a west coast clone of your bike. Such a beautiful machine, well done.
Thanks for that my friend!! Good luck with your build!!
just picked up the exact same bike yesterday. completely stock and original besides full fmf
Awesome!! They're so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!
Worlds best trail bike
Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!
Fantastic Machine
Thanks for watching!!! Appreciate the comment!!
That is one sweet bike!!
Thanks for that!!!
That's one very slick bike 👍
Awesome!! Thanks so much that Steve!!
Great job boys! 😎👍
Thanks for watching!!
I really want one ... they are so expensive out here tho, but I am realllyyyy wanting one to build like yours. Beautiful bike !
Appreciate the comments!! Thanks for watching and good luck finding the right one for a good price!!
I’m watching this because I just had one given to me! I’m excited! My last dirtbike I’ve had was a KX100
Dang awesome build
Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!!
Parabens, otimo trabalho, 2t e muito divertido tenho uma DT200r, KDX e um sonho.
Thanks for watching!!
She is beautiful! I have a 06. I love my bike. I wish I had that KTM money to put into it. Who am I kidding I'm happy with the 2000 I have in it.
Fun bike!! Thanks for watching!!
It's great that you didn't cheap it out and as a result you got a lot more out of the KDX dna. Look at the time and money guys spend restoring old bikes that were never class-leading machines in their day. The KDX200/220s are worthy! They respond so well to the classic 2T mods. In one day you can transform the trail bike into a controllable ripper. Now you have me building some sweet wheels for my FRP ported 220. If you ride steep single track and like to hit the dunes or desert, I recommend having both FMF pipes for the 200 and ported 220s. I hope all the current KDX owners know what happened with other great low-cost 2T bikes like the Yamaha RDs - you can't afford one anymore. If Kawi ever brought the KDX 2T back, you'd prob get oil and fuel injection but pay $9K+.
It was a really fun build and it's holding up quite well!! It would be cool to see them come out with a new one though!!!! Thanks for watching!!
Oh man if I was still medically able to ride dirt bikes and still had my 1999 KDX 200 I would send it to you and have you do the same exact thing to it.👍🏁
Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it!! It was so much fun putting that bike together!! Thanks for watching!!
Thats so sick!
Thanks for watching Josh!!
Funny Kid you got there in the background anywho super nice KDX man. Preserve it.
Great video man!
Thanks for watching!!!
Great content! Cut and video in general well done! Wonder why I stumbled so late over this one, having your channel subscribed since quite a while.
Thanks for that!! Much appreciated!!❤️👍🏻
Nice build. I just started a 2002 KDX 200. Gonna have Freddette do alot of the motor and suspension.
That should be excellent!! Good luck!! Thx for watching!!😎👍🏻
Neatest kdx I've ever seen I own 1 myself and they still my favorite
They are so much fun!! Thanks so much for watching!!
Im boutta try snagging one of these up as a first dirtbike.
Perfect bike for a first! You'll love it!! Thanks for watching!!
Looks sick. I'm trying to fix my 2001 up after being in storage for over 15 years.
You got me missing my KDX220 I built up almost just like that
Good stuff!! Thanks for watching!!
where did you find the last wing
Wow! I want to do that to mine!! Excellent
It was fun!! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome! You now have a dirt bike for life. Can you give us a cost breakdown?
Before we peruse a similar project! Defiantly down for that Lectron carb
Hands down the best KDX build I have even seen! I have a 1995 Kdx 200. I have had it for 6 years now and will probably never let it go. It’s an absolute woods weapon! I have climbed some very extreme hills with this bike and have killed it on very tight woods single track. It has such linear power, but when you need that low end power/torque it will climb a mountain!! Thank you for listing the build parts. I was curious if you could tell me on how much you think you put into this build (minus the bike cost). I really appreciate the feedback. Ride safe brother! 👊🤙
You are totally correct!! Awesome power, like a tractor. It wasn’t cheap my friend. $8500 in parts. But man does she ride!!!! Thanks for watching!!
Very very good Job congratulations
Thanks for watching!!!
Nice job on the restoration. I've read that Lectron will shave the top and one of the screws for KDX applications. I restored 2 of them too - great bikes. Google KDX restoration and mine's the first pic.
Thanks for the comments. Googled it!! Very nice looking KDX, absolutely love it!! Great job!! Thanks for watching and great work!!
Great build. Thanks for sharing! #kdxnation
Thanks so much!! Appreciate it!!
Killer build!!
Thanks Daniel!!
@@LoveFirstWorld Hey, what front and rear fenders are these?
@@daniellindstrom9002 Front fender is a stock 2005 KX250F. The rear is Maier. maier-mfg.com/dirt.html.
Would you happen to know where the number plate on the original forks came from?
This is awesome just earned a new subscriber 🔥 I really want a kdx but they just don’t come up often
Be patient, it'll show up just keep looking!! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome! I'm doing a simular build with my 93 kdx200.
Very nice! We really enjoyed it! Such a fun bike!
Great video
Now I gotta get one
Had KX500 worked
I hope I can Handel a kdx
When you say “weapon” you ain’t kidding. That thing could very well kill someone!
HA!! Thanks for watching!!
To make it even better, this bike should put some protections on the sides of the frame so as not to break the paint when wearing boots so it better preserved the frame.
resro the bike is top.
Good restoration.
Powder coating works well along with guards 👍🇺🇸
Nice project , you should have sent the bottom end cases out and had them vapor blasted but all in all nice job love the KDX bikes
Always something more to do... Thanks for watching!!
Maybe a short follow up video regarding your overall thoughts on the performance improvements. Anything you were disappointed in? How does it compare to a out of the crate modern woods machine? You seem to be a skilled rider. Thanks for doing the video.
I rode a KDX for 20 years (while my kiddos got new 🙄) and recently was able to buy newer for me.
For the record, the account reads “Holly” (my wife) but I am Shawn.
Thanks for that, I'll try to do a follow up. The only real difference from the KDX to a modern machine, I also have a 2020 YZ125X, is the riding position. The KDX makes sensational power, but does sign off on top a bit, unlike the 125X that has excellent overrev. Thanks for watching!!
Without a doubt. This bike is better than New. Any objections ?
Thanks for watching!!😎👍🏻
Beautiful bike you resurrected from sleeper to keeper..lol
“Love” how you installed the Lectron carb on there and was a great family video seeing your boys spending time with you!
What reed type works best with the electron?
Cheers/b
My 86 KDX 200 still the best bike in the Hoard might take $5000. to part with it though.😊
Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome project! I have one in the wait list becouse of a big problem with mine. I bought it with a plastic kit adapted to the frame… and having a deep look some days ago i figure put that the subframe was modified… i need someone to help me figuring out the subframe OEM measures, and maybe i could be able to make a blurpint of it. I need to start this project and i dont know where to find the OEM measures. Thanks🤟🏼
I have an 05 RMZ/KXF Front end to go on my 04 KDX 220, It didn't really seem like you had too many problems with the swap. Is there anything I should look out for? Awesome Build!!!
Love watching your build...have watched this video probably a dozen times haha...wanting to do a resto on my 2005 KDX as well...wanted to ask if you had any port work done?...and if so, who did you go with? Thanks!!
Awesome bike and good work. Great woods bikes
It's so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!
Got a 03 I want to do the inverted forks, what did you have to do to all of it
Awesome build, im building a 04 220r now, what handlebars & risers did you use,
I feel like the KLX300R is the 4 stroke modern analoge to the KDX200. 2 stroke VS 4 stroke is an apples to oranges comparison, but having ridden both they are pretty similar in wheel to ground performance under 40mph.
Edit: Y'all seem like some cool guys. I'd like to hang out in yalls garage and drink a few beers.
Thanks for that!! Interesting comparison, haven't ridden the new ones, though your probably right. We had fun doing this build and it's a great bike to ride!! Thanks for watching!!!
Unfortunately, the KLX300 has a CV carb
Was the lectron easy to tune and does it still have that one kick start? Sounds smooth when running it. Worth it?
Great video, you’ve done exactly what I dream of doing with mine. Where did you get your steering stem pressed? It looks like Y’all are in GA, SC, NC? Also, thanks to this video I’m sold on the Lectron. Problem is, I need to buy two! One for the KDX and one for the KTM 200XC!
Appreicate that!! Got the stem pressed at a local mechanical machine shop/engine builder. South Mississippi... The Lectron cleans up the mixture and really helps with performance. I've always wanted KTM200, love that bike!! Thanks for watching!!
Hey, awesome build. My first bike was a KDX220, I have such a soft spot for these. I would love to freshen one up.
What preparation did you have done to those rims before anodising? I’ve always been told that unless a rim is perfect you cannot anodise it. I’m asking because I’ve got some rims here I want redone but they have 7 years worth of scuffing from tyre changes, etc.
Did nothing to the wheels, Bob with RTR Wheel Lacing did all the work. Check out his website www.rtrwheellacing.com. Thanks for watching!!
No headlight? If you did do a headlight which one is the most straightforward? Polisport Halogen and just choose high or low beam wire ?
Great vid dude. I am so confused by the differences between kx and kdx frames and between the years. I have a kx250 from that vins as a 1992, but looks so close to this kdx frame only the bash gaurd loops under engine are diff. And to make all my confusion worse the previous owner put a kdx200 engine in it.🤣 So kx frame, kdx engine.....and they all look so similar.
Wow that sounds quite interesting. Good luck with it!! They're so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!
@@LoveFirstWorld thanks dude. It runs and rides already just gotta clean it up and refresh brakes and suspension. Seems like it is gonna be a blast but time will tell if I like the 2 stroke yank or not.
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It looked like the float level was way too high when you filled the bowl on the Lectron. Awesome build! Did you have to do anything special to get the KDX front wheel/ hub to work with the KX forks?
Hmmm... Not sure on the float but I'll check on it. And yes on the wheel, when I sent off the wheels to get anodized I had the front hub switched to the KX250F hub on the KDX original wheel and used the KX parts. Thanks for the question!
Great video. I’ve watched it a few times now to get some ideas. I have a completely stock low hour KDX 200 from 2006. Street legal. It’s a great bike and keeps up with the latest KTM‘s and Husqvarna‘s. I’d like to do a few upgrades. Any additional thoughts/resources you could share on the fork swap would be greatly appreciated. I’ve read dozens of posts on the KDX riders blog for guidance and the advice is from soup to nuts depending on the years. Hearing from someone like yourself who has roughly the same year KDX would be really helpful.
Hi there!! It was fairly straight forward. I ordered them on eBay off an "06 KX250F. Had the stem pushed out of the original lower triple clamp from the KDX into the KX lower triple clamp at a machine shop. And it literally bolted right up. There is slack in the upper triple clamp between the stem and the center hole. I just shimmed it with some thin pieces I had in the shed, works fine. Also, you'll need to change the hub out on the front wheel to a KX hub and the bike does sit quite high in the front, so I had to drop them down a bit to get the bike to sit properly. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching!! Let me know if this helps!!
@@LoveFirstWorld Thanks for the additional info. Does my original front brake caliper from the KDX fit on the KX fork? Or will I need to swap that too?
@@rminvest6276 Yes the caliper should bolt right up mine did.
After suspension theres nothing else really needed after u uncork it with pipe and airbox type mods. I always thought the original carb was flawless, but heard u can get a shimmed smart carb mod so it fits. Mine sits as the rear shock needs complete rebuild.
Good luck with it. The Lectron definitely made a huge difference in the bikes performance. To me they are well worth the price. Thanks for watching!!
Awesome Build man! Could you help me with the front end swap you did to get those forks? What are the other forks off of and what references/resources did you use to do that? Looking to do the same to my KDX.
They're off an '06 KX250F. Found them on eBay. I'd check eBay for something similar. I found info on varying KDX forums about the fork swap. Basically, you'll need to have the stem pressed out of the KDX lower triple clamp and pressed into the new forks lower triple clamp. There may be some slack at the top triple clamp where the KDX stem comes through. You'll need to rig up a shim to sort that. Also, most of the newer forks are too long for the KDX so you'll either need to just slide them up a bit like I did, to level the bike out, or some have them cut down to fit. Cheaper to just slide them up though. You'll also, need the proper hub for the front wheel to match the forks you buy. I bought the matching hub on eBay and had the wheel company switch them out when I had the wheels anodized. Hope this helps!! Good luck!! Let me know if have anymore questions!! Thanks for watching!!
Killer ride! I see you used MotoCal for you graphics. I sent them a pic of your ride and asked if they could help me replicate as I couldn’t get the correct theme to load. They said if you could share your order number with me they could duplicate. My son loves the graphics and wants for his 1998 KDX project.
They didn't give me an order number... If you'll give me your email address I'm happy to forward to you what I have. Thanks!!
@@LoveFirstWorld Thank You but he figured it out and designed his own.
What kind and how did you set up the rear fender on this bike really keen to know looks amazing
Thanks for that!! It's the maier-mfg.com rear fender. Just check out their website bolts right up. Thanks for watching!!
That’s nice that people would think it’s a KX from a distance
Is the stem from the stock triple clamp a direct fir into the kx250f clamps or is there any milling that needs to be done to press the stock stem in?
You have to have it pressed out and pressed in the KX lower triple clamp. There’s is a bit of slack at the top. So you’ll need to rig up a shim but no milling needed. Thanks for watching!!
One the nicest KDX I have ever seen! Great work! What kickstarter is that from ?
Thanks for that!! It was a fun to build!! The kickstarter is from FRPoffroad.com. Thanks for watching!! Here's the link shop.frpoffroad.com/fredette-racing-products-frp-kdx-kickstarter-detail.htm?productid=-154651
Awesome build! I'm doing something similar with my kdx, although spreading it out over a few winters. Already completely rebuild the engine and have a brand new RB modded carb. Suspension is next...
Is the fork conversion really that easy? Just press in the kdx stem to the usd fork triple clamps?
Thanks for that and yes. Just had a machine shop press the stem out of the original and into the used ones off the other bike. The stem is a bit small so there is some slack up top. You either need to rig something up or by a shim for the slack. But otherwise works perfect. Thanks for watching!!!
@@LoveFirstWorld Cool, thanks for the info, kdxbro
Listen to that classic KIPS rattle
Good stuff for sure!! Thanks for watching!!
I used to use a smaller back sprocket for in the woods, was more fun an faster on top end
Hi. Bike looks amazing, I want to do a similar setup on my '06. What tyres? Size etc? Black rims was a very good choice
Those are Shinko tires, I think the rear is the 520 and it's the 110/100 -18, front is the 540 and it's 80/100 -21. Thanks for watching and good luck on your build!!
Hey mate just curious on what front end you used and what you did to get the bearings to fit correctly? I’ve got a kdx250i want to do the same with. Thanks
It's forks, triple clamps and hub off a 2006 KX250F. Push out the KDX stem and have it pressed into the 250F lower triple clamp. When I had my wheels anodized, I had them switch out the front hub with the 250F hub. Everything bolted up fine. There is a bit of slack in the upper triple clamp around the stem. You'll need to shim that with something. I also had to slide the forks up a bit in the triple clamps to level the bike out, they're a bit tall. Otherwise all good!! Thanks for watching!!
Great build! It turned out so well. I just finished an 04, with suspension and brakes yet to be done. I'm having trouble finding the right jetting, is the Lectron the easier way to go? Also, is that the KX125 kick starter, and if so, is there a benefit besides the look? Thanks!
Lectron is definitely the way to go. No question about it!! The kickstarter came from www.frpoffroad.com/. It's cutom made by them, it's not a KX125 model. No real benefit other than look. Thanks for watching!!
shop.frpoffroad.com/productdetail.htm?productId=-154651 Here's the link directly to the kickstarter.
Where’d you get the front fender and number plate?
Those are for a 2006 KX250F which is what the forks are off of. Thanks for watching!!