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Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
Does any one know of an importer to the U.k?
Kawasaki U.K only supply the 220.
I previously owned a KDX 200 1990 model E2 and liked the power delivary but I've heard the 220 is weak top end. Is this true? And can this rectified without any major tuning?
I would be prepared to get a pipe and power reeds and mabe the pwk 35 carb but I dont want to spend loads of cash on mods if I would be better off with a 200.
Thanx
Posted by: Sage---------------------
a rev pipe, bigger carb & raising the cylinder a bit will make the 220 rev, after raising the cylinder the head & cylinder top will need to be milled to get some cylinder pressure back into it or the whole power band will be soft. 2 base gaskets and @200 psi cylinder pressure will make the 220 run really good. See dyno chart
Posted by: bake---------------------
Never heard of "raising a cylinder" can you give me a little more info or a link, sounds interesting enough!
Posted by: Canadian Dave---------------------
Don't get too worked up the difference in top end performance between the 200 and 220 is minimal. Some easy tuning will put a smile on your face and have you hunting down 200s in no time.
David
Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
The other thing I've noticed is how cheap the bikes in the U.S are.
In the U.K the 220 retails for £3525, now I dont know how that converts into U.S $ but it sounds a lot more than the $4399 Kawasaki advertise on their web page. I always thought approx double meaning approx $7000? Have I got the conversion rate wrong or are kawasaki U.K ripping us off on this side of the pond????????
Posted by: spanky250---------------------
That works out to just under six thousand dollars US. Man, I'm glad I don't pay your prices!
Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
I hope I dont have to - does any body know an importer?
Posted by: Sage---------------------
I'll mail you one for $4200 plus shipping!! 
Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
How much would that cost???:scream:
Posted by: KelvinKDX---------------------
FYI:
Tourist Rates:
You buy 1 British Pound (GBP): 1.5753 US Dollar (USD)
You sell 1 British Pound (GBP): 1.3419 US Dollar (USD)
You buy 1 US Dollar (USD): 0.7404 British Pound (GBP)
You sell 1 US Dollar (USD): 0.6308 British Pound (GBP)
The rates shown below are the commercial rates for guidence only:
1 British Pound (GBP) = 1.4586 US Dollar (USD)
1 US Dollar (USD) = 0.6856 British Pound (GBP)
Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
cheers but I meant the shipping
Posted by: KelvinKDX---------------------
If you have to ask - you can't afford it!!
Actually - the shipping from my city to U.K. (Stockport) would be close to the following per DHL shipment rate calculator:
250.0 Lbs Dutiable Shipment From DAYTON, OH 45424
To STOCKPORT, (GB)
The cost of your shipment is $ 1143.40
Total Charge $ 1189.14
This does probably not include the cost of a shipping crate. Although you may be able to get a dealer to ship it in the Kawasaki crate.:D
Posted by: alanreeves---------------------
still way cheaper than buying a U.K bike!
Posted by: spanky250---------------------
Quote:
Originally posted by KelvinKDX
The cost of your shipment is $ 1143.40
Total Charge $ 1189.14
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I'm sure there would probably be a hefty import fee, and some sort of tax upon receiving it, as well as registration fees.
Posted by: jaguar---------------------
here's the updated link for the dyno chart:
http://www.kdxparts.com/2401stwack.jpg
Posted by: JCW---------------------
I think an FMF rev pipe would be a simple solution (more top end, slightly less low end torque). It would be much closer to the way a 200 runs.
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