2003 kawasaki klx 400

I 2003 kawasaki klx 400 this is basically the DRZ, but I'm trying to get some real-world feedback on issues like maintenance, power etc. Assuming this is a pre-owned vehicle, you are rolling the dice. Give it a thorough inspection and take it for a ride if possible.

Both companies also sell a dual-sport rendition. It will pass California standards, but the dirt-only model we tested is a federal off-road model and thus a red-sticker bike that may be restricted to certain times of the year at some riding areas in California. Even in the completely stock and wonderfully quiet form, the KLX makes a very impressive 40 horsepower. Both Suzuki and Kawasaki sell their street versions of this bike in electric-start only, but with the same quality suspension components found on the off-road race models, including a fully adjustable shock and Showa 49mm conventional fork with cartridge internals. The seat height is not especially low, but the seat is soft and cushy.

2003 kawasaki klx 400

Both companies also sell a dual-sport rendition. It will pass California standards, but the dirt-only model we tested is a federal off-road model and thus a red-sticker bike that may be restricted to certain times of the year at some riding areas in California. Even in the completely stock and wonderfully quiet form, the KLX makes a very impressive 40 horsepower. Both Suzuki and Kawasaki sell their street versions of this bike in electric-start only, but with the same quality suspension components found on the off-road race models, including a fully adjustable shock and Showa 49mm conventional fork with cartridge internals. The seat height is not especially low, but the seat is soft and cushy. The rear of the seat slopes backward, and that makes some riders feel as if they are sliding back under acceleration. Otherwise, the KLX is the off-road spiritual brother to a Cadillac: plenty of power, supple suspension and ample comfort. The steering is not really crisp, but like the Gas Gas, that has more to do with the seat and tank keeping the rider from getting forward than it does with frame geometry. At a trail pace, the KLX is super-plush, easy to ride and pleasant. Bump up to race pace, though, and the pound KLX is less happy. With a fair amount of weight, soft suspension and sit-down-oriented ergonomics, the DR-Z doesn't like to be pushed. You can crank in the compression quite a bit with good results, and the action doesn't suffer much, either. Frankly, serious racers will look elsewhere. Trail riders will find all they need here to thrill them yet enjoy a comfortable ride that offers vibration-free plonking. We give it demerits for its lack of green-sticker legality but still call it a trail favorite.

I love the bike, and if I were to do it all over again I would. It depends how you want to use it.

Thinking about buying a KLX Thread Tools. Yes, I have my eye on a KLX It is plated for Cali with current tags below I pasted the specs The purpose for this bike is to play with a cc bike at a reasonable price. I would also be able to invite a friend to ride with me and we could take turns on the and and play around.

Many thanks for the help! I believe it was only offered in the US in I see where it was offered in Canada in Not sure about other countries? Anyone else want to chime in? Far as I have ever been able to find, the bike was actually only produced the one year I have seen aftermarket parts listed for the KLX over here that say they fit , but not certain if that is correct.

2003 kawasaki klx 400

Both companies also sell a dual-sport rendition. It will pass California standards, but the dirt-only model we tested is a federal off-road model and thus a red-sticker bike that may be restricted to certain times of the year at some riding areas in California. Even in the completely stock and wonderfully quiet form, the KLX makes a very impressive 40 horsepower. Both Suzuki and Kawasaki sell their street versions of this bike in electric-start only, but with the same quality suspension components found on the off-road race models, including a fully adjustable shock and Showa 49mm conventional fork with cartridge internals. The seat height is not especially low, but the seat is soft and cushy. The rear of the seat slopes backward, and that makes some riders feel as if they are sliding back under acceleration.

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Hardhead , Feb 15, None, zip, save for color. I also replaced the brake lines with braided steel brembos, and that was a good thing. Yellow or green they're both the same. JV , Feb 16, What is that, a 10 gallon tank?? My password: Forgot your password? Cheers Rob. Thanks for the input so far guys, appreciated. I just replaced the brake pads, but again like the battery; these are a wear item.

Both companies also sell a dual-sport rendition.

I just replaced the brake pads, but again like the battery; these are a wear item. Good bike. Find all posts by SlapDrum. Digital CDI. Looked clean but had some mechanical abuse problems that needed sorted out. Log in or Join. Sign in with Twitter. Rear Suspension. Show Ignored Content. Just waiting on the title work to get it plated. Give it a thorough inspection and take it for a ride if possible. They're heavier than they look, and you feel it when you're riding it. You can crank in the compression quite a bit with good results, and the action doesn't suffer much, either.