Spoke with my wallet: Like-new 1988 KX80 Big Wheel

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I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments to the dealership and selling my '83 KDX80. I raced the bike at Hurricane Hills in Clifford, PA and eventually sold it to pay for work on my car when I turned 16. I have always regretted selling that bike. I was fortunate enough to find this one recently...and I scooped it up after some negotiation. I cannot believe the shape that it is in...right down to the original Dunlop tires. It needs a little bit of work...but very minor stuff. I have not been this pumped about a dirt bike in a LONG time. Thought I would share my "barn find"...or should I say "climate-controlled garage find". 1988 KX80 Big Wheel



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slipdog 12/7/2016 5:36pm
12/7/2016 5:36pm
Sweet find!

I use to race my 80 in the mini class and my big wheel in the 125 class...



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rshelbygt 12/7/2016 5:49pm
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Nice shot, slipdog! Those bikes were a blast.
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ledger 12/7/2016 5:55pm
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Congrats, somewhat like hitting the lottery in the mx world. Cool bike !!
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Boarddesign 12/7/2016 6:26pm
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I had the non big wheel version, my first bike! loved it! Great find!
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JohnnyD13 12/7/2016 7:58pm
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That brings me back to simpler times. Very cool!!
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Ted722 12/7/2016 7:59pm
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It was fun watching you guys rip around on those 80's. Attached is my '88, but it was the big and fat version! Smile

One thing I noticed (and forgot) is those blue side plates on your 80. I think all the European versions had that, but only the 80's came stateside with it.



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Sidecar 12/7/2016 9:46pm
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That is awesome.... I had an 89 KX100, the big wheel was 100cc in the UK.... great memories, great bike, thanks for posting.
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rshelbygt 12/8/2016 9:05am
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They offered the 100cc (or maybe 105cc) kit for them back in the day. Always wanted to try one out... Sounds like a blast!
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GalagaOnMYArm 12/8/2016 9:19am
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I used to race an 88' and 89' small wheel kx 80. Now all you need is the pink or (my preference) Orange plastic from Maier!
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newmann 12/8/2016 9:20am
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rshelbygt wrote:
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments...
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments to the dealership and selling my '83 KDX80. I raced the bike at Hurricane Hills in Clifford, PA and eventually sold it to pay for work on my car when I turned 16. I have always regretted selling that bike. I was fortunate enough to find this one recently...and I scooped it up after some negotiation. I cannot believe the shape that it is in...right down to the original Dunlop tires. It needs a little bit of work...but very minor stuff. I have not been this pumped about a dirt bike in a LONG time. Thought I would share my "barn find"...or should I say "climate-controlled garage find". 1988 KX80 Big Wheel



Very good looking bikes. That big wheel version looks "sleek" for lack of a better description. Congrats on the killer find. Now, someone go over to the old school section and buy that "Like New" 1985 KX125 before I do something stupid...

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Old-School-Moto,22/Original-1985-KX125-fo…

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devans@phoenixservices.com 2/8/2021 6:30am
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rshelbygt wrote:
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments...
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments to the dealership and selling my '83 KDX80. I raced the bike at Hurricane Hills in Clifford, PA and eventually sold it to pay for work on my car when I turned 16. I have always regretted selling that bike. I was fortunate enough to find this one recently...and I scooped it up after some negotiation. I cannot believe the shape that it is in...right down to the original Dunlop tires. It needs a little bit of work...but very minor stuff. I have not been this pumped about a dirt bike in a LONG time. Thought I would share my "barn find"...or should I say "climate-controlled garage find". 1988 KX80 Big Wheel



Would you be willing to sell your 1988 KX80 big wheel? Please contact me at devans@phoenixservices.com or 281-748-9650.
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rshelbygt 2/8/2021 9:47am
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rshelbygt wrote:
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments...
I had one of these bikes back in 1988. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor after saving for over a year, making payments to the dealership and selling my '83 KDX80. I raced the bike at Hurricane Hills in Clifford, PA and eventually sold it to pay for work on my car when I turned 16. I have always regretted selling that bike. I was fortunate enough to find this one recently...and I scooped it up after some negotiation. I cannot believe the shape that it is in...right down to the original Dunlop tires. It needs a little bit of work...but very minor stuff. I have not been this pumped about a dirt bike in a LONG time. Thought I would share my "barn find"...or should I say "climate-controlled garage find". 1988 KX80 Big Wheel



devans@phoenixservices.com wrote:
Would you be willing to sell your 1988 KX80 big wheel? Please contact me at devans@phoenixservices.com or 281-748-9650.
Thanks for the interest...but this bike is not for sale. It has found its home in the man cave...
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Dirty Points 2/8/2021 9:49am
2/8/2021 9:49am
Gorgeous little bike that really opened up a whole age group for highly-competitive racing that we now consider maybe the most important amateur class.
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Teejay 2/8/2021 11:05am
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That is awesome, my sister had an 88 Kx 100 back in the day and I remember it feeling like riding a wild bull after my ty 80. Nice find!

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