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Offline dans89kx500

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OLD KDX400
« on: February 03, 2008, 11:29:03 AM »
Has anyone ever rode or owned a old kdx400? I have found one for $200. and I'm thinking about buying it. Some old bikes arent worth the trouble, but some are. Anyway, what do you think?

Daniel in Vacaville
Daniel in Vacaville
1989 KX500
2000 Husaberg FC501
2009 Husqvarna TC510

Offline dans89kx500

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Re: OLD KDX400
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2008, 11:44:19 AM »
Yes, an old air cooler dinosaur. I believe it is an early 80's model.
Daniel in Vacaville
1989 KX500
2000 Husaberg FC501
2009 Husqvarna TC510

Offline The Flyin Hawaiian

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Re: OLD KDX400
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2008, 03:14:43 PM »
If it runs, thats half the battle. But, the old KDXs are near impossible to find parts for. I have 2 80 and 1 81 Suzuki PE400s and parts are tough to come by for them. Ive been lucky finding stuff on Ebay. I was also lucky that the one 80 is in near mint condition and the 81 was ridden very little so they needed next to nothing parts wise. Im rebuilding the other 80 so I can race the vintage class in our enduro series. Id like to add a KDX400 to the collection, but it has to be in very good condition for me to consider it. Good luck with it if you decide to get it! Post some pics too.
A couple of 03 and 04 KXs, a few YZs, 3 PE 400s, a DR and a TS.

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Re: OLD KDX400
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2008, 03:21:01 PM »
I believe the 400 was the first KDX released in 79. It was followed by the 250 in 80 and the 400 jumped up to a 420 in 81 and a 450 in 82 which was the last year for the big bore KDX. I think the 175 was released in 80 or 81.
A couple of 03 and 04 KXs, a few YZs, 3 PE 400s, a DR and a TS.