Hi all...This is my first post here, I found you as a result of a purchase I may be making. I found a really nice KDX 400 (1980) online for $1,000 bucks and am going to look at it this weekend. It looks and sounds like a great deal, but I'm looking for some honest opinions from you guys.
It has 3200 miles on it, and has apparently been babied. Here is a photo. Apparently it is just as clean on the other side too, and in great shape. I will be doing mainly single track, woods riding and non-paved fireroads.
Thanks!
Dave
http://cards.webshots.com/c31935628aadjqx
Here is the response from him if you are interested in his opinion:
Please note I have to stick to my
asking price of $1000 because I have at least twice
that much in it and it is in excellent shape. I
bought it from a very good friend
He was an excellent mechanic and took great care of
the KDX. It needed a clutch which I just finished installing
about 3 weeks ago. I've had the bike since November
2000 and I've only restored it since then. It hasn't
been offroad in over 2 years. Just pampered and
started every couple of weeks in my driveway. Other
Mods are:
Boost Bottle which you can actually view working
through clear tubing connecting it to the carb throat.
Boysen Reeds which give the powerband incredible
smoothness and POWER. I capitalize POWER because you
can never give it full-full throttle or the front end
will shoot straight up, (in all gears) but it's fun to
try. It is very controllable, though.
That's my only pic. The other side of the bike is just
as good. I DO have both side panels, extra rims, a
sand-paddle rear tire (not mounted yet), front and
rear slotted brake shoes and a NEW origial owners
manual in perfect shape, plus a copy of it to use in
the shop. I estimate the bike has a top speed of over
100mph and over 48-50 hp.
It has 3200 miles on it, and has apparently been babied. Here is a photo. Apparently it is just as clean on the other side too, and in great shape. I will be doing mainly single track, woods riding and non-paved fireroads.
Thanks!
Dave
http://cards.webshots.com/c31935628aadjqx
Here is the response from him if you are interested in his opinion:
Please note I have to stick to my
asking price of $1000 because I have at least twice
that much in it and it is in excellent shape. I
bought it from a very good friend
He was an excellent mechanic and took great care of
the KDX. It needed a clutch which I just finished installing
about 3 weeks ago. I've had the bike since November
2000 and I've only restored it since then. It hasn't
been offroad in over 2 years. Just pampered and
started every couple of weeks in my driveway. Other
Mods are:
Boost Bottle which you can actually view working
through clear tubing connecting it to the carb throat.
Boysen Reeds which give the powerband incredible
smoothness and POWER. I capitalize POWER because you
can never give it full-full throttle or the front end
will shoot straight up, (in all gears) but it's fun to
try. It is very controllable, though.
That's my only pic. The other side of the bike is just
as good. I DO have both side panels, extra rims, a
sand-paddle rear tire (not mounted yet), front and
rear slotted brake shoes and a NEW origial owners
manual in perfect shape, plus a copy of it to use in
the shop. I estimate the bike has a top speed of over
100mph and over 48-50 hp.