KDX Project - 2005 Kawasaki KDX 200 Complete Rebuild Woods Weapon - Bike Build - Project 2 Stroke

We take a stock 2005 Kawasaki KDX 200 and turn it into an epic woods weapon from bottom to top. Enjoy!!
@lovefirstworld
Parts List:
@lectronfuelsystems - Lectron Carb installed after initial try with original carb. www.lectronfuelsystems.com
@millenniumtechnologies - Top end pristinely done by Millennium Technologies
www.millennium-tech.net
@factoryconnection - Suspension update done by Factory Connection, rides like a Cadillac.
www.factoryconnection.com
www.rtrwheellacing.com - Wheels anodized by Bob at RTR Wheel Lacing. He also put the KX250F front hub on the wheels for proper fit with the new forks.
@cycra - Hand guards
www.cycra.com
@fmfracing1973 - Pipe and exhaust are FMF.
www.fmfracing.com
@motocal.mx - Graphics by Motocal, I designed them on their site.
www.motocal.com
@galferusa - Brake rotors by Galfer
www.galferusa.com
@coremotousa - Brake lines are CORE Moto
www.coremoto.com
@imsproducts - Pegs are IMS
www.imsproducts.com
www.clarkemfg.com - Oversize gas tank from Clarke.
maier-mfg.com - Rear Fender.
@renthal_moto - some rental parts
@motosportinc - many of the parts came from Motosport.com
@kawasakiusa
Thanks to @hansenracingteam
#kdx200 #bikebuild #2stroke #kawasaki
I Love You!!

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  • @1etergen
    @1etergen9 ай бұрын

    KDX 200 was born a woods weapon.

  • @bgy1591
    @bgy1591 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 220 KDX. I may just have to tear into now after seeing this lol

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck!! It wasn't cheap but it sure was fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jayoutside6087
    @jayoutside6087 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome build. The kdx is a legend. I just wish they were still producing them. 👍👍

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @PoppaWheelies
    @PoppaWheelies2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 95 sitting in the shop, received it for my 11th birthday in 2000. I was rough on it . Hasn’t ran in years . This is the bike I have had in my dreams since I first joined the KDX forums years ago. I was recently hit by a distracted driver on my Harley , it’s totaled , and my wife is asking me to stay off the road bikes . Now may be a great time to pull her out and follow my dream .

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent idea!! It's a great bike to build and so fun to ride!! Good luck and thanks for watching!!

  • @traditionalthatchroofsbuil5503
    @traditionalthatchroofsbuil5503 Жыл бұрын

    Hot tip.. Tilt the bike towards you before you start with choke on, helps with the fuel to the carb downwards pressure, guarantee start first or second kick.

  • @1etergen

    @1etergen

    9 ай бұрын

    Been doing that since my minibike days. Still works like a charm to prime it.

  • @BadAl27722

    @BadAl27722

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi, is that tip specifically for the Lectron carb or any carb in general. And does it make a difference which side of the bike you're standing on?

  • @lorinschwenning4296
    @lorinschwenning42963 ай бұрын

    That is a piece of art, I love KDX200's. Well played indeed!

  • @nathanharries7642
    @nathanharries76423 жыл бұрын

    Quite possibly the nicest kdx build on here!! Great video keep up the good work I'm inspired to get mine done after watching this!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind comment Nathan!! Sincerely appreciate it!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @Kawinj
    @Kawinj3 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! Bought my 05 220 brandy new off the showroom floor and immediately started transforming it similar to what you did, except there were no 05 forks available yet of course, but found a pair of 03's from a KX250. Rode it every weekend for two summers then it sat for almost ten years until my son got bigger. He's 14 now and rides it and I'm so glad I kept it for him. He loves this bike. They are legendary in the woods and so easy to maintain. Here in the northeast we have a lot of steep rocky trails and the 220 lugs up those trails like it's on autopilot (steering stablizer is a must out here) Thanks for sharing this! made my day.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's AWESOME!!!!! Great story!!!! Thanks for sharing that... Appreciate your comments!!

  • @TheHappycoke
    @TheHappycoke2 жыл бұрын

    As a kdx owner and cult member, INSPIRING. Stealing this build😎 Subscribed✌️

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that my friend!!

  • @ZepG
    @ZepG Жыл бұрын

    My stock 91 KDX200 was the best thing I ever rode on two wheels!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! Thanks for watching!

  • @philliplock8993
    @philliplock8993 Жыл бұрын

    That's one mighty fine KDX 200. Awesome work!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that Phillip!! Appreciate you watching and commenting!!

  • @MyBridgestone24
    @MyBridgestone24 Жыл бұрын

    Picked up my second KDX a few days ago. Such great bikes. Great video.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

  • @dg8062
    @dg8062 Жыл бұрын

    I had this same exact bike. Mine just had a gnarly on it and some suspension work. Great bikes!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jasonpark5692
    @jasonpark56922 жыл бұрын

    That thing looks INCREDIBLE!!!!! now I have to get one!!!!

  • @reyesvisuals8533
    @reyesvisuals853310 ай бұрын

    Funny Kid you got there in the background anywho super nice KDX man. Preserve it.

  • @DetroitFettyghost
    @DetroitFettyghost2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet build. Forever a fan of the KDX.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that and agree!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jameswampler3135
    @jameswampler3135 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet bike! I have 3 KDX220s. You might say I love them!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha!! Oh yea that's an addiction... Thanks for watching!!

  • @slaverescuehound3440

    @slaverescuehound3440

    6 ай бұрын

    I just bought an 87’ 200 any pointers?

  • @dahatchery
    @dahatchery Жыл бұрын

    That’s one nasty awesome KDX!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Bill!!

  • @MrKPIER
    @MrKPIER3 жыл бұрын

    This is utterly awesome. great job on the refresh.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that Kevin!!

  • @oblivianation9759
    @oblivianation9759 Жыл бұрын

    She is beautiful! I have a 06. I love my bike. I wish I had that KTM money to put into it. Who am I kidding I'm happy with the 2000 I have in it.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Fun bike!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @nicholaspayne8151
    @nicholaspayne81512 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I used to ride KDX’s in the UK, mainly trail riding. First was an E2 ,then a H2 and the last and best being a KDX220.

  • @TheRealKlinky
    @TheRealKlinky2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!...so wholesome working with the kids...much love & respect from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for that!! Great to hear from you!! Thanks for watching from Zimbabwe!!!!! Much love!!

  • @blixxy1320
    @blixxy13202 жыл бұрын

    just picked up the exact same bike yesterday. completely stock and original besides full fmf

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! They're so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @kick6013
    @kick60133 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job on your build. I bought a kdx200 for a winter build myself. Enjoy that bike.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!! Good luck on your build!!

  • @cc3775
    @cc37753 жыл бұрын

    You got me missing my KDX220 I built up almost just like that

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @lloyd54mk37

    @lloyd54mk37

    3 жыл бұрын

    where did you find the last wing

  • @johnorourke7484
    @johnorourke74843 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome I had one back in the 90s

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're so fun!! Thanks for watching John!!

  • @dirtrider7777
    @dirtrider7777 Жыл бұрын

    Dang good documenting and a fantastic build!!! Well done !!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Sincerely appreciate that!! It was such a fun build!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @DeadRoman
    @DeadRoman Жыл бұрын

    Im boutta try snagging one of these up as a first dirtbike.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfect bike for a first! You'll love it!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @dmo6696
    @dmo66963 жыл бұрын

    I really want one ... they are so expensive out here tho, but I am realllyyyy wanting one to build like yours. Beautiful bike !

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the comments!! Thanks for watching and good luck finding the right one for a good price!!

  • @daltonnadeau1339

    @daltonnadeau1339

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m watching this because I just had one given to me! I’m excited! My last dirtbike I’ve had was a KX100

  • @steved2623
    @steved26232 жыл бұрын

    That's one very slick bike 👍

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Thanks so much that Steve!!

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod Жыл бұрын

    Great to see / watch your restoration and finding a way to make things work. Have heard very positive things about Lectron carbs and may install one on my KTM 640 Adventure. You have some fun trails to ride there ! And your youngest son is a ham!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!! It was a fun build. The Lectrons are great. I'm also using a SMARTcarb on my YZ125X and it's quite amazing as well.

  • @AWhitaker999
    @AWhitaker9992 жыл бұрын

    I am so jealous! I have a 2003 220 and I’m probably going to model my build after yours. Nice work!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Thanks for that and good luck on the build!! They're so much fun to ride!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jamesoconnor3017
    @jamesoconnor3017 Жыл бұрын

    Great job boys! 😎👍

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @GBrakesUSA
    @GBrakesUSA3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Build!!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!!

  • @ElToroMoto
    @ElToroMoto5 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @506curtis
    @506curtis3 жыл бұрын

    That is one sweet bike!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!!!

  • @elmanoanjos9467
    @elmanoanjos94673 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Machine

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!! Appreciate the comment!!

  • @MG-gj3xz
    @MG-gj3xz2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing build, amazing video 😁😁😁

  • @Rakkasan-vr8xt
    @Rakkasan-vr8xt2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a 2002 KDX200 and I’m thinking I may have to make a west coast clone of your bike. Such a beautiful machine, well done.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that my friend!! Good luck with your build!!

  • @mixermanbear.4002
    @mixermanbear.4002 Жыл бұрын

    When you say “weapon” you ain’t kidding. That thing could very well kill someone!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    HA!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @epp1026del
    @epp1026del2 жыл бұрын

    Nice work fellas!! Enjoyed watching the build

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching my friend!!

  • @jered2177
    @jered21772 жыл бұрын

    Dang awesome build

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @joshalvarez3952
    @joshalvarez39523 жыл бұрын

    Thats so sick!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Josh!!

  • @jeffspangler3422
    @jeffspangler34223 жыл бұрын

    Oh man if I was still medically able to ride dirt bikes and still had my 1999 KDX 200 I would send it to you and have you do the same exact thing to it.👍🏁

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it!! It was so much fun putting that bike together!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @MaverickAus
    @MaverickAus2 жыл бұрын

    Worlds best trail bike

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @natanpierce495
    @natanpierce49510 ай бұрын

    Nice video. I also have a KDX- had Jeff Fredette bore out my carb. Awesome difference. I did some work to engine as well. Runs great.

  • @grindhard4481
    @grindhard44812 жыл бұрын

    Definitely inspired was thinking of selling my 1995 KDX but I'm going to follow in your foot steps beautiful build

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! It was challenging and fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jwinter228
    @jwinter2283 жыл бұрын

    This is great, my dad bought me a KDX in high school. It's mostly sat since I moved away, now I'm back home and started tearing it apart. Great and fun video, seems like a really great family activity to share. You've influenced me on tricking it out a bit! Excited to get it going once the snow melts here. Now my dad wants to buy a KLX300! Haha

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! Good luck!! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!!

  • @kennysturm7343
    @kennysturm73433 жыл бұрын

    Great video man!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!!

  • @brantmcfarland517
    @brantmcfarland5172 жыл бұрын

    Turned out good. I know I love all my KDX’s. I raced enduros in the A200 class (BJEC) it’s a 5 state event. 1st overall in class.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!! Sounds like fun!! Doesn't get much better than the KDX!! Great job by the way!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @ahbalone
    @ahbalone3 жыл бұрын

    It's great that you didn't cheap it out and as a result you got a lot more out of the KDX dna. Look at the time and money guys spend restoring old bikes that were never class-leading machines in their day. The KDX200/220s are worthy! They respond so well to the classic 2T mods. In one day you can transform the trail bike into a controllable ripper. Now you have me building some sweet wheels for my FRP ported 220. If you ride steep single track and like to hit the dunes or desert, I recommend having both FMF pipes for the 200 and ported 220s. I hope all the current KDX owners know what happened with other great low-cost 2T bikes like the Yamaha RDs - you can't afford one anymore. If Kawi ever brought the KDX 2T back, you'd prob get oil and fuel injection but pay $9K+.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was a really fun build and it's holding up quite well!! It would be cool to see them come out with a new one though!!!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @larryrhodes8909
    @larryrhodes8909 Жыл бұрын

    Nice build. I just started a 2002 KDX 200. Gonna have Freddette do alot of the motor and suspension.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    That should be excellent!! Good luck!! Thx for watching!!😎👍🏻

  • @leonjansevanrensburg8186
    @leonjansevanrensburg81862 жыл бұрын

    Neatest kdx I've ever seen I own 1 myself and they still my favorite

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are so much fun!! Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @20043670
    @200436703 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I want to do that to mine!! Excellent

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @20043670

    @20043670

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! You now have a dirt bike for life. Can you give us a cost breakdown? Before we peruse a similar project! Defiantly down for that Lectron carb

  • @SuperNomad14
    @SuperNomad142 жыл бұрын

    Great content! Cut and video in general well done! Wonder why I stumbled so late over this one, having your channel subscribed since quite a while.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!! Much appreciated!!❤️👍🏻

  • @jennis23
    @jennis233 жыл бұрын

    Great build. Thanks for sharing! #kdxnation

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! Appreciate it!!

  • @ArthuroCabezas1975
    @ArthuroCabezas19753 жыл бұрын

    Very very good Job congratulations

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!!

  • @RiflemanLEONE
    @RiflemanLEONE11 ай бұрын

    Looks sick. I'm trying to fix my 2001 up after being in storage for over 15 years.

  • @thequadzillaking
    @thequadzillaking Жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt. This bike is better than New. Any objections ?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!😎👍🏻

  • @ericr.3759
    @ericr.37593 жыл бұрын

    Nice job on the restoration. I've read that Lectron will shave the top and one of the screws for KDX applications. I restored 2 of them too - great bikes. Google KDX restoration and mine's the first pic.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comments. Googled it!! Very nice looking KDX, absolutely love it!! Great job!! Thanks for watching and great work!!

  • @pedrobastos3805
    @pedrobastos38053 жыл бұрын

    To make it even better, this bike should put some protections on the sides of the frame so as not to break the paint when wearing boots so it better preserved the frame. resro the bike is top. Good restoration.

  • @deborahchesser7375

    @deborahchesser7375

    3 жыл бұрын

    Powder coating works well along with guards 👍🇺🇸

  • @VincentVagabond
    @VincentVagabond2 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best KDX build I have even seen! I have a 1995 Kdx 200. I have had it for 6 years now and will probably never let it go. It’s an absolute woods weapon! I have climbed some very extreme hills with this bike and have killed it on very tight woods single track. It has such linear power, but when you need that low end power/torque it will climb a mountain!! Thank you for listing the build parts. I was curious if you could tell me on how much you think you put into this build (minus the bike cost). I really appreciate the feedback. Ride safe brother! 👊🤙

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are totally correct!! Awesome power, like a tractor. It wasn’t cheap my friend. $8500 in parts. But man does she ride!!!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jessevaladaresjesse475
    @jessevaladaresjesse4753 жыл бұрын

    Parabens, otimo trabalho, 2t e muito divertido tenho uma DT200r, KDX e um sonho.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @daniellindstrom9002
    @daniellindstrom90023 жыл бұрын

    Killer build!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Daniel!!

  • @daniellindstrom9002

    @daniellindstrom9002

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld Hey, what front and rear fenders are these?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@daniellindstrom9002 Front fender is a stock 2005 KX250F. The rear is Maier. maier-mfg.com/dirt.html.

  • @daniellindstrom9002

    @daniellindstrom9002

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would you happen to know where the number plate on the original forks came from?

  • @gabeonelio9139
    @gabeonelio91393 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome just earned a new subscriber 🔥 I really want a kdx but they just don’t come up often

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Be patient, it'll show up just keep looking!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @mikematthews8573
    @mikematthews85732 жыл бұрын

    My 86 KDX 200 still the best bike in the Hoard might take $5000. to part with it though.😊

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @stevebarz5125
    @stevebarz51259 ай бұрын

    Great video Now I gotta get one Had KX500 worked I hope I can Handel a kdx

  • @JoshRex7ven
    @JoshRex7ven3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I'm doing a simular build with my 93 kdx200.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! We really enjoyed it! Such a fun bike!

  • @larrywarner9314
    @larrywarner93143 жыл бұрын

    Nice project , you should have sent the bottom end cases out and had them vapor blasted but all in all nice job love the KDX bikes

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always something more to do... Thanks for watching!!

  • @kingkong81icloud
    @kingkong81icloud4 ай бұрын

    That’s nice that people would think it’s a KX from a distance

  • @TheShawnHolly
    @TheShawnHolly3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a short follow up video regarding your overall thoughts on the performance improvements. Anything you were disappointed in? How does it compare to a out of the crate modern woods machine? You seem to be a skilled rider. Thanks for doing the video. I rode a KDX for 20 years (while my kiddos got new 🙄) and recently was able to buy newer for me.

  • @TheShawnHolly

    @TheShawnHolly

    3 жыл бұрын

    For the record, the account reads “Holly” (my wife) but I am Shawn.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that, I'll try to do a follow up. The only real difference from the KDX to a modern machine, I also have a 2020 YZ125X, is the riding position. The KDX makes sensational power, but does sign off on top a bit, unlike the 125X that has excellent overrev. Thanks for watching!!

  • @Frisky_FZR
    @Frisky_FZR3 жыл бұрын

    Listen to that classic KIPS rattle

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff for sure!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @Hi808trailriders
    @Hi808trailriders3 жыл бұрын

    This is my third time watching this video... I just notice the shirt. Lol.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's funny!! Love that shirt!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @markrogers7044
    @markrogers70442 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Build.....Got me thinking....HaHa!!!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Mark!!

  • @johnrolison5707
    @johnrolison57072 жыл бұрын

    Killer ride! I see you used MotoCal for you graphics. I sent them a pic of your ride and asked if they could help me replicate as I couldn’t get the correct theme to load. They said if you could share your order number with me they could duplicate. My son loves the graphics and wants for his 1998 KDX project.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    They didn't give me an order number... If you'll give me your email address I'm happy to forward to you what I have. Thanks!!

  • @johnrolison5707

    @johnrolison5707

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld Thank You but he figured it out and designed his own.

  • @nathanhumphries2517
    @nathanhumphries25173 жыл бұрын

    Awesome bike and good work. Great woods bikes

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @kingkong81icloud
    @kingkong81icloud4 ай бұрын

    I used to use a smaller back sprocket for in the woods, was more fun an faster on top end

  • @vickydilworth8513
    @vickydilworth85133 жыл бұрын

    7:24 I literally have that same shirt on but in black.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funny!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @larrywarner9314
    @larrywarner93144 ай бұрын

    When you have port work done and increase your displacement and a pipe you need to rejet your carb ,

  • @scottmccarthy7035
    @scottmccarthy70353 жыл бұрын

    I like your shirt haha

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @brettshafer5319
    @brettshafer53192 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike you resurrected from sleeper to keeper..lol “Love” how you installed the Lectron carb on there and was a great family video seeing your boys spending time with you! What reed type works best with the electron? Cheers/b

  • @Randy_Cox
    @Randy_Cox2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid dude. I am so confused by the differences between kx and kdx frames and between the years. I have a kx250 from that vins as a 1992, but looks so close to this kdx frame only the bash gaurd loops under engine are diff. And to make all my confusion worse the previous owner put a kdx200 engine in it.🤣 So kx frame, kdx engine.....and they all look so similar.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that sounds quite interesting. Good luck with it!! They're so much fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @Randy_Cox

    @Randy_Cox

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld thanks dude. It runs and rides already just gotta clean it up and refresh brakes and suspension. Seems like it is gonna be a blast but time will tell if I like the 2 stroke yank or not.

  • @phillippearce9680
    @phillippearce96802 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @speeddemon655
    @speeddemon655 Жыл бұрын

    what a classic 2 smoker

  • @smartacus88
    @smartacus883 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the KLX300R is the 4 stroke modern analoge to the KDX200. 2 stroke VS 4 stroke is an apples to oranges comparison, but having ridden both they are pretty similar in wheel to ground performance under 40mph. Edit: Y'all seem like some cool guys. I'd like to hang out in yalls garage and drink a few beers.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!! Interesting comparison, haven't ridden the new ones, though your probably right. We had fun doing this build and it's a great bike to ride!! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @clintonlied

    @clintonlied

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, the KLX300 has a CV carb

  • @jedidan045
    @jedidan0459 ай бұрын

    Love watching your build...have watched this video probably a dozen times haha...wanting to do a resto on my 2005 KDX as well...wanted to ask if you had any port work done?...and if so, who did you go with? Thanks!!

  • @avines7566
    @avines75662 жыл бұрын

    Would love to have this street legal.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would be quite fun!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jaime24r
    @jaime24rАй бұрын

    Awesome project! I have one in the wait list becouse of a big problem with mine. I bought it with a plastic kit adapted to the frame… and having a deep look some days ago i figure put that the subframe was modified… i need someone to help me figuring out the subframe OEM measures, and maybe i could be able to make a blurpint of it. I need to start this project and i dont know where to find the OEM measures. Thanks🤟🏼

  • @PatrickRiggs33
    @PatrickRiggs33 Жыл бұрын

    Dude this is such a great build. Well done man. Looks like you are down here in Florida also?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! South Mississippi...

  • @tonycerruto5157
    @tonycerruto51573 жыл бұрын

    Great video, you’ve done exactly what I dream of doing with mine. Where did you get your steering stem pressed? It looks like Y’all are in GA, SC, NC? Also, thanks to this video I’m sold on the Lectron. Problem is, I need to buy two! One for the KDX and one for the KTM 200XC!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreicate that!! Got the stem pressed at a local mechanical machine shop/engine builder. South Mississippi... The Lectron cleans up the mixture and really helps with performance. I've always wanted KTM200, love that bike!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @Incognitoray
    @Incognitoray3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, awesome build. My first bike was a KDX220, I have such a soft spot for these. I would love to freshen one up. What preparation did you have done to those rims before anodising? I’ve always been told that unless a rim is perfect you cannot anodise it. I’m asking because I’ve got some rims here I want redone but they have 7 years worth of scuffing from tyre changes, etc.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did nothing to the wheels, Bob with RTR Wheel Lacing did all the work. Check out his website www.rtrwheellacing.com. Thanks for watching!!

  • @nicoleinterrante3831
    @nicoleinterrante38313 жыл бұрын

    After suspension theres nothing else really needed after u uncork it with pipe and airbox type mods. I always thought the original carb was flawless, but heard u can get a shimmed smart carb mod so it fits. Mine sits as the rear shock needs complete rebuild.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with it. The Lectron definitely made a huge difference in the bikes performance. To me they are well worth the price. Thanks for watching!!

  • @KingCast65
    @KingCast652 жыл бұрын

    Dude how tall are you? I'm a shade over 5-9 and I had to put a lowering link on mine to sit on it as you do yours. Great build! And guess what came in.... TODAY..... love it. I run Klotz full synthetic snowmobile oil too. My friends are like wow what is that wonderful smell LOL

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Christopher!! I'm 6-1 so all good!! Oh yea Klotz smells so good. We need to make a Klotz cologne... LOL!!!!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @KingCast65

    @KingCast65

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld Haha IDK which smells better the Yamalube or the Klotz. Had the DT out today ..... kzread.info/dash/bejne/qK5r0MN-oMqXfcY.html

  • @rminvest6276
    @rminvest62763 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I’ve watched it a few times now to get some ideas. I have a completely stock low hour KDX 200 from 2006. Street legal. It’s a great bike and keeps up with the latest KTM‘s and Husqvarna‘s. I’d like to do a few upgrades. Any additional thoughts/resources you could share on the fork swap would be greatly appreciated. I’ve read dozens of posts on the KDX riders blog for guidance and the advice is from soup to nuts depending on the years. Hearing from someone like yourself who has roughly the same year KDX would be really helpful.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there!! It was fairly straight forward. I ordered them on eBay off an "06 KX250F. Had the stem pushed out of the original lower triple clamp from the KDX into the KX lower triple clamp at a machine shop. And it literally bolted right up. There is slack in the upper triple clamp between the stem and the center hole. I just shimmed it with some thin pieces I had in the shed, works fine. Also, you'll need to change the hub out on the front wheel to a KX hub and the bike does sit quite high in the front, so I had to drop them down a bit to get the bike to sit properly. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching!! Let me know if this helps!!

  • @rminvest6276

    @rminvest6276

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld Thanks for the additional info. Does my original front brake caliper from the KDX fit on the KX fork? Or will I need to swap that too?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rminvest6276 Yes the caliper should bolt right up mine did.

  • @kingkong81icloud
    @kingkong81icloud4 ай бұрын

    I had a KMX 200 in England it was good but the KDX was a little bit better, but the KDX always had USD forks my KMX had them forks for some reason, I was a KDX or a Yamaha DT125R man I had 5 DT125R a Honda MTX , but the DTRs wore the best with the KDX close

  • @get_nicerides8446
    @get_nicerides84463 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build! I'm doing something similar with my kdx, although spreading it out over a few winters. Already completely rebuild the engine and have a brand new RB modded carb. Suspension is next... Is the fork conversion really that easy? Just press in the kdx stem to the usd fork triple clamps?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that and yes. Just had a machine shop press the stem out of the original and into the used ones off the other bike. The stem is a bit small so there is some slack up top. You either need to rig something up or by a shim for the slack. But otherwise works perfect. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @get_nicerides8446

    @get_nicerides8446

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LoveFirstWorld Cool, thanks for the info, kdxbro

  • @JustSharetheStoke
    @JustSharetheStoke2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Build man! Could you help me with the front end swap you did to get those forks? What are the other forks off of and what references/resources did you use to do that? Looking to do the same to my KDX.

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're off an '06 KX250F. Found them on eBay. I'd check eBay for something similar. I found info on varying KDX forums about the fork swap. Basically, you'll need to have the stem pressed out of the KDX lower triple clamp and pressed into the new forks lower triple clamp. There may be some slack at the top triple clamp where the KDX stem comes through. You'll need to rig up a shim to sort that. Also, most of the newer forks are too long for the KDX so you'll either need to just slide them up a bit like I did, to level the bike out, or some have them cut down to fit. Cheaper to just slide them up though. You'll also, need the proper hub for the front wheel to match the forks you buy. I bought the matching hub on eBay and had the wheel company switch them out when I had the wheels anodized. Hope this helps!! Good luck!! Let me know if have anymore questions!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @737diesel
    @737diesel3 жыл бұрын

    Great build! It turned out so well. I just finished an 04, with suspension and brakes yet to be done. I'm having trouble finding the right jetting, is the Lectron the easier way to go? Also, is that the KX125 kick starter, and if so, is there a benefit besides the look? Thanks!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lectron is definitely the way to go. No question about it!! The kickstarter came from www.frpoffroad.com/. It's cutom made by them, it's not a KX125 model. No real benefit other than look. Thanks for watching!!

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    shop.frpoffroad.com/productdetail.htm?productId=-154651 Here's the link directly to the kickstarter.

  • @baikal4784
    @baikal47843 жыл бұрын

    One the nicest KDX I have ever seen! Great work! What kickstarter is that from ?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that!! It was a fun to build!! The kickstarter is from FRPoffroad.com. Thanks for watching!! Here's the link shop.frpoffroad.com/fredette-racing-products-frp-kdx-kickstarter-detail.htm?productid=-154651

  • @tun87
    @tun873 жыл бұрын

    Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 💪 CUAL ES EL MODELO DE LA NUEVA SUSPENSIÓN DELANTERA ?

  • @LoveFirstWorld

    @LoveFirstWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!