Here the frame is back from powdercoat. I always liked the Kawi Green frames. This is the first of many upgrades she'll receive:

 

Looking good so far, I'm doing a full restoration on my KDX200 my frame is green too.



But then mine started off green

 

Hey Maverick I've seen your thread. It's great to see others appreciate these bikes and working to save a few of the ones that were headed the direction of the scrap heap.

Your frame is definitely closer to true Kawasaki green than mine. Mine is about as close as you can get, RAL# 6018. I elected for powdercoat as the desert SouthWest can be hard in finishes and I plan to ride my bike extensively.

IMHO one of the best looking dirt bike of the 80's/90's and possibly of all time is the KDX200E 1989 to 1994.

 

Mine is paint and I had it matched to the OEM, it's done with an industrial paint which, hopefully, will last a long time. https://www.valsparindustrialmix.com...40.php?lang=en

 

Engine cleaned up and mounted in the frame. It was (surprisingly) clean inside so, no apparent need to tear into the internals. Waiting on a 351 cylinder and jug from Bill Blue:

 

original vs refinished:

 

Looking good

 

Nice work!

 

Rear brake mounted up including stainless brake line:





Kickstand installed (had to order the factory bolt):

 

Front and rear suspension completely torn down. Springs for my weight and Racetech Gold Valves should be here tomorrow for assembly: