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Zeke27G Liked a reply to forum topic Restoring plastic fuel tank from an 80's Kaw
2/21/2020 7:00am
Yes it can be done! Prior to the roached '89 KX250 tank in the first image below, I had only done some yellow '74 Yamaha MX100 fenders and those were really simple in comparison! This '89 KX250 tank was a different story and took a lot more elbow grease to remove several coats of bbq black and lots of oxidation and scratches! Just keep at it with the razor bade, I prefer to use it at a 90 degree angle to keep from adding any new gouges. Your tank seems to have some existing deep scratches in it, so be...
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SLAPAHO Liked a reply to forum topic Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/8/2020 5:47pm
put some fresh gas it in and a new plug... congrats!
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ATC250R_666 Started a new thread Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/8/2020 3:41pm Both bikes are around $1500. I'm used to driving 2 strokes but not a ton of experience on dirt bikes. It would be mostly used for trail riding, logging roads and back country roads. Both bikes have very positive reviews but not sure which to go for. Any help? Thanks
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ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/8/2020 2:39pm Picked up the bike, really happy with it. Starts right up first kick runs strong. Full FMF exhaust too. Only issue it's seems to have is some choppy acceleration in first and second but once you hit the powerband it throws you back real quick. I'm hoping the issue is just the old gas or it just needs to be...
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 9:05pm Not really looking for the fastest bike. Just wanted something reliable that I can boot around on. I think I got that.
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 2:06pm Thanks, the 89 it is.
Bigfoot Liked a reply to forum topic Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 1:41pm
Yup. I LOVE mine. It was a true barn-find that still had its original tires. I had the shock serviced, changed the fork oil, put on some new rubber and seat cover (they were all age cracked), installed some modern footpegs, installed a CR front-brake lever/master cylinder, installed an FMF silencer (dropped about 3 pounds with that!), installed a Tusk lighting/turn-signal/horn kit; and most importantly, installed a license plate. Yup, I can start it in my driveway and buzz up the road to the thousands of acres of BLM land near my home. 
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ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 1:30pm Think it's worth paying 2100 (cdn) for a 1997 kdx 220? It's not in as nice of shape cosmetically as the 89 though. Is the 200 a better all round bike?
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 11:16am Good point, this pretty much clears it up for me. If I decide to get a YZ later on there is a ton of them out there anyways.
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/7/2020 7:19am Thanks for the replies guys. I will most likely pick up one of these 2 bikes after work today. The smart money is probably on the KDX but my heart kinda says YZ.
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/6/2020 9:48pm I think you are probably right, I just love the look of that YZ. Would you say both are just as reliable? Thanks
ATC250R_666 Added a reply to Help! 1989 KDX200 vs 1991 YZ250
2/6/2020 9:27pm Both appear to be pretty clean. No major issues with either. I guess my main concern is how much more difficult to ride is the YZ vs the beginner friendly KDX? 
