KX/KDX motor swap radiator question

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ebeck

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When using a KX125 chasis and KDX200/220 motor which radiators are used? KX or KDX radiators, or does it make a difference? I thought KX as it goes with the frame but then again the plumbing looks different. I bet you use KDX radiators and make them fit the frame with brackets, right?

 

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Timr

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• Dec 16, 2006

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I haven't done this swap myself, but I've followed all of the posts in case I decided to build one myself. I think you use the KX radiators.

 

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Really? I looked at the parts at www.BuyKawasaki.com and the plumbing is different. Can you cite the reference or post stating KX radiators? I have read most posts and that detail escaped me.

Thanks
-Eric

 

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adam728

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KX radiators. You can just use automotive heater hose to hit the inlet/outlet. Even if you used the KDX radiators your stock rubber hoses would not fit properly.

 

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ebeck

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thankyou!

 

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Bucket

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Check out my conversion site.

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/Buckatana12/home.html

 

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ebeck

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Checked out your site to death. Even emailed you about it. Pm'ed as well. Found your email on the net but I guess it was not right. DynoPort can still make the exhaust as of 12-17-06 so I got my big issue solved.

Anyhow....

1) Did you use KX radiators
2) Were there any issues with electrical


Thanks!

 

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pete fry

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• Dec 18, 2006

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Hey Bucket thats neat conversion.What make and size of tank is that?

 

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ebeck

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It is an IMS tank.

 

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ridejunky

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Bucket said:

Check out my conversion site.

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/Buckatana12/home.html

Click to expand...

That is one heck of a ride. Nice work! Kawi should have hired you to preserve the KDX, they wouldn't be able to keep up with demand.

 

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pete fry

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I will second that.

 

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Bucket

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Thanks doodes..

The larger tank is an IMS. Kinda looks like a frog if you ask me.
I used the KDX rads BTW.

Ebec.....check your email and don't hesitate to ask any questions. I'd be happy to answer any.

I can't take all the credit although I did all the physical work myself. JustKDX,Eric Gorr and Jeff Fredette have been a HUGE assest in my person project. And I can't forget the best KDX site in the world.....JustKDX..thanks Canadian Dave.

As far as the new 4-strokes...they rock. I now ride the new KX250F power plant and their awsome. Ya have to ride them like 4-stokes and not 2-stokes. The maitance is really not that bad if you treat them right.

Joe