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Canadian Daves JustKDX
03 KDX200 Transmission
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[QUOTE="Phil in NM, post: 620495, member: 20048"] Three years ago I bought my 99 KDX200 in excellent condition from a long time KDX rider who had a bad shoulder. The third time I rode it the transmission locked up and would not turn. After a great deal of investigation, I finally bit the bullet and split the cases which was not an easy endeavor. Inside I found that sixth gear had quite nicely welded itself to the input shaft. This transmission was properly filled with oil. I don't know what kind since the bike was new to me, but I do recall that it was green in color not like brown 10W40. Fifth gear had to be replaced also since it had been blued where it spun on the shaft. The new parts cost $300 and I was not a happy Kawasaki customer at the time. I wrote them a letter asking for a credit for the parts but they said it was not their fault since the welding was due to a lack of lubrication. I will never know for sure but I suspect it was improper heat treatment of the input shaft. I doubt the oil would fail no matter what miracle brand was in there. The bike has been fine ever since then. I use 10W40 just like the manual and Jeff F. says. The input shaft with integral sixth gear makes a sweet conversation piece on my benchtop. Japanese quality? [/QUOTE]
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