What is this thing?

[pdiddy]

Ok, maybe this is a stupid question, but it is driving me nuts! :eek:

On the right side of my KDX 200, there is a bent piece of metal hanging off of the frame. It is right below the side panel. What is it? What is it for? My dad and I are going crazy trying to figure out why in the world it is there.

Here is a link to a pic of it with the piece I am talking about circled in red:

http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/data/500/6410k_kdx200_ST_800.jpg

Thanks! :laugh:

 

[motorider200]

I really dont know exactly what it is maybe a handle or a pipe gaurd. Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[NYkdxer]

It is a handle as far as I know. Some people have cut theirs off, but I use mine all the time to lift the bike on my stand and swing the back end around. Do you just have one, because I have two, one on each side. Do a search for more info because I know that there have been a few discussions about what they are and their use.

 

[tim_from_az]

It's meant to be used as a place to put your hand (i.e. a handle) when lifting the bike. I thank Mr. Kawasaki every time I use it to lift my scooter:)

 

[hunter1]

It's a handle to lift the bike up on to a centre stand, it's a bit awkward at first to get used to but it is there for a reason.

 

[G. Gearloose]

If you wrap a hefty branch up in the wheel, thay tend to keep the side plastic from fragging.
That's my theory, i'm 'sticking' to it..

 

[Dapper]

I vote for the pipe guard/grab handle. Let's name it. How about Whatzit. :joke:

 

[jboomer]

Thingamajig

 

[KAY DEE EXER]

Howz about a Whatz-Amajig?

 

[skipro3]

That's called a thing-a-ma-bob. Sorry I had to get all technical on ya.

 

[Bizerk]

I thought that is where you attach the seatbelt to. :laugh:

 

[Reesknight]

Its a conversation piece

 

[rethnal]

That it is!

 

[fivefour]

Its a handle for a tow rope, to tow orange and red bikes out of the woods.

 

[skipro3]

I thought that is where you attach the seatbelt to. :laugh:

OMG! LMAO! :ohmy: :) :laugh:
But hey, before anymore like this warn me first..... That one shot beer out my nose. :eek:

 

[Bizerk]

...but seriously, its designed as a shoe horn to help you get your MX boots off after you're done riding. :uh:

 

[Bizerk]

OK...OK...now I'm being serious. Take a look at a picture of a completely stock KDX. The stock exhaust pipe is right behind it. My impression is that it is a brace or guard for the stock pipe...take a look...I dare ya to... :clue:

 

[ScottS]

it is probably there to keep a passengers leg from hitting the pipe or getting between the pipe and swingarm

passengers ? you say-

Yes, in most parts of the world outside the US the KDX would be street legal and be set up to carry a passenger- or two.
At lest that is waht it looks like to me- the new Buell has almost the same thing on it for that purpose

 

[01KX250Rider]

talk about shooting beer out the nose...This whole thread is funnier than hell...and i agree with all of the above...it is for your seatbelt to be fastened too and also doubles as a pipegaurd/handle thing-a-ma-bobby but when viewed from the left at 45 degrees it is quite an interesting conversation piece...oh yeah, and it is good for towing out the orange and red bikes...hehe !!! ( i think i'm gonna weld on on my KX now, see ya)

 

[canyncarvr]

It's handy as a handle. I recall it being referred to as a guard to keep branches and stuff from ripping your pipe off.

If it WAS a handle, there would surely be a likewise part on the left side....everyone being so politically correct these days and not wanting to hurt any left-hander's feelings.

Don't ask where the LH kicker is..........;)

 

[pdiddy]

If it WAS a handle, there would surely be a likewise part on the left side....everyone being so politically correct these days and not wanting to hurt any left-hander's feelings.

Yeah, like me! :eek:

I never reach down that far when I pick my bike up. And I guess the fact that I pick it up on the other side makes a difference.

I say we make it an acronym like MILF: Motorcycle Interframe Lifting Facilitator!

:yeehaw:

 

[89kdx200rdr]

its a doomaflochy. nah its a hand grab.

 

[wibby]

If it WAS a handle, there would surely be a likewise part on the left side....everyone being so politically correct these days and not wanting to hurt any left-hander's

Uh, :think: I believe there is one on the left

 

[rethnal]

On yours maybe Wib! Not on our 95 and ups!

 

[KAY DEE EXER]

I havent got one on my 98 200. I feel left out.