Kaz - I've owned several KDX's (one from new - sounded akin to my wife's sewing machine - even at full throttle). Also the power didn't really come on in earnest until nearly full throttle. However - replace the expansion chamber with aftermarket - wow - what a difference. I would say that the majority of S/H KDX's out there would have had this mod. Even Kawasaki was offering aftermarket exhaust systems on new machines a few years ago (along with an O-ring chain). Ha! Reminds me of 'The Castle' on TV the other night.something about the sound and smell of a two stroke on full song. Shouldn't you be sellin' cars!
wilgil,
Jan 5, 9:46pm
XL185 was my (sniff) first two wheeled love.
wrong2,
Jan 5, 10:16pm
230 is also heavier than the xr200. the xr200 can have the 230 piston kit fitted
kazbanz,
Jan 5, 11:19pm
Yea I've owned a fair few kdx 200/220's myself all had FMF pipes or a variation of that.All Ok bikes. Curently I own a crf230 because its perfect for following the kids around on their 125-50cc trail bikes. --It seems capable just not over exciting to ride
paul861,
Jan 5, 11:51pm
take out the baffle and put a crf250 mainjet in it. they go a bit better
bwg11,
Jan 6, 12:36am
I've watched this thread with interest. I have had heaps of experience here, farming and riding off-road. I don't believe there is a bike which will do both satisfactorily. You will end up with a bike which is a compromise for both. Over the years, I have owned TL250's, TL125's, TLR200's, XR200's XR500's XR600's, CRF250's, CRF450's, AG100's, AG175's & CT90's. Since selling my farm, I still own a KLX400, which I consider too heavy, too tall (and I am 6 foot) and gear ratios are too close for farm work. Then if you want to trail ride/race the KLX400 is lacking power, suspension and handling when compared with Yamaha WR's or KTM's. The answer is two bikes, otherwise you will be disappointed with a bike which is a "Jack of all trades, but master of none". Just my opinion, good luck with your choice.
bigmacca,
Jan 6, 1:07am
i agree with bwg11 completely.most mx/trail bikes just have too tall gears to be a nice ride around the farm.i would consider a ktm 300exc for trail riding if i didnt have the 360.you may pay more for them but they seem to be fairly reliable and great fun
wilgil,
Jan 6, 2:49am
Sure, in a perfect world i would have a bike for each and every possible use in the garage (possibly one for just sitting in the garage even) - but the OP wanted a TRAIL bike that he could possibly register and use for chasing the cows only occasionally. I certainly do agree with the point about the KLX/DRZ being heavy and too tall - the height can be pretty easily rectified by the use of a new shock link - I think a very worth while mod. More power can be had if you wanted to throw money at it, but there is no way a KLX/DRZ would be found to be lacking power for trail riding or clubman type events. I have a bit of an equation in my head when it comes to dirt biking though, something along the lines of 'less weight = more grins' sort of thing. And of course being able to actually put your foot down when needed! In saying that I remember when I used to race my KX250 - fantastic for hare and hounds type events, but always stalling in rivers and the like when trying to trail ride the thing. This was way back before flywheel addons were thought of.
bigmacca,
Jan 6, 4:34am
yes but most trail type bikes that are used on the road cant really be used on the farm or trail rides unless you want to be changing sprockets and tyres all the time.as a few others have already said either get a dedicated trailbike or put up with a bike that is kind of good at all three things.
scradzz69,
Jan 8, 11:02pm
The road part was only a maybe, trail/offroad is a definite. It wont get used on the farm much for following stock, I generally use a quad/truck rather than the 2 wheelers as even with the idle set down low on the 125's they still go too fast idling when following cows and I allways end up stopping.It would more be used for getting to somewhere on the farm where I had a job that needed to be done and to have a little fun on the way there.
next-to-normal,
Jan 8, 11:54pm
you dont want a heavy bike they are a pain,the xr200 was a good weight in its day,
bigmacca,
Aug 27, 3:46pm
To be honest you will struggle to get any 2wheeler ,except maybe a suzuki 200 agbike ,that is capable of going slow enough behind a mob of dairycows .stick with your quad for that job.as to getting around the farm you need to try some bikes and make up your own mind as to what suits you,as what i may like riding may not suit you.
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