[SMR 510 Lover]

I have a 2000 and thought they were all the same, but i have realized there was a change in 2002 with the rear linkage and some motor mount gussets up front.

I was not concerned untill a recent teardown and noticed that my front and rear motor mounts are moving (frame flex?) powder coat is cracked.

So im thinking of a winter project FRAME UPGRADE! :Funny:

I'm interested in frame differances, advantages & disadvantages.
Mods: what have yall done to make them stronger?
Any stearing head changes from 2000-2008? (angle)

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[MinimotardPilot]

I have a 2004 frame sitting around if you're interested. I also have a 2004 swingarm with the slider mounts already welded on and the useless chain guide machined off.

Both parts are perfectly true (straight) and structurally sound.

 

[SMR 510 Lover]

I might be interested.

Looking to find out the diff between the years, what changes what years.

Every year Kaw says, thay make the frame stronger!
Is this true? 08 stiffer than 07 and so on till we get to a 2000.

Hard to believe they update the frame every year on a 65.:headshake

 

[MinimotardPilot]

No, I don't think they update the chassis every year. The chassis is the same from 2003-2008.

 

[fredtravanski]

They updated the frame in 02, then again with improved gusseting in 03.....no other changes aside from the igniter mount on the 08

 

[SMR 510 Lover]

Fred
Thats exactly what i was looking for!
Any Idea if stearing head angle changed between the years?

Thanks for the wisdom!

 

[fredtravanski]

No changes to the head angle past 02.......not sure if they changed it between 01 to 02.....don't have one in front of me to measure

 

[MinimotardPilot]

I might be interested.

Well, if you decide you're interested, I'll give you both pieces for $100 and the offer is good for a week.

 

[racingrob]

minimotardpilot,
Do you know if the old 2000 front end and shock stuff would work on your 2004 chassis, as I have a 2000.

thanks,
rob

 

[MinimotardPilot]

I'm not 100% sure about the shock, but I'm certain that the front end will work. If the shock doesn't work, you can get an updated version on eBay for extremely cheap. I bought one for $15 not too long ago to use as a spare when our Ohlins shock was being revalved. I resold it on eBay for $20.

In response to a PM regarding why I have a spare chassis andswingarm, the cheap factory paint on our old chassis was worn and I was sick of looking at it, so I planned to have the chassis powdercoated. Instead of stripping apart the chassis and having parts all over the place while the chassis was being powdercoated, I simply bought this chassis to have it powdercoated and simply transfer the parts into it. Needless to say, I never got around to it and sold the 65.

This would be a good opportunity for someone else to do the same.

 

[racingrob]

Regarding the linkage for the shock, is that still there?

 

[MinimotardPilot]

The only parts I have are a completely stripped chassis and a swingarm. You would use your existing linkage.

 

[gotime25]

I think you should just buy my 2008 KX65 sm that I have for sale in the mini classifieds:thumbup:

 

[racingrob]

I presumed, maybe incorrectly that the linkage on my 2000 would be different and it wouldn't transfer over with proper geometry etc.

 

[MinimotardPilot]

Good assumption. I looked into it and the shock and linkage system from a '00 are FAR outdated. At minimum, you need an '02 and above shock and linkage system to work with an '04 chassis.

 

[SMR 510 Lover]

Thats a great price!:thumbup:

FYI: 2004 linkage on my 2000 will not work. Pivot mount on swingarm differant location? Will not bolt up! Shocks are vary close to the same if not the same.


I just added gusets and powder coated well see how she does this weekend at Denton.

 

[minimotoman114]

'whats up damon!! see you at jrp in 2 weeks!~andrew h

 

[MinimotardPilot]

Thats a great price!:thumbup:

Yep, it sure is. :thumbup:

 

[SMR 510 Lover]

Hay Andrew,

Just working on the mini & wishing i was preping the Husky for the SUPERMOTO at JRP!

Looking forward to seeing you & some of your great Pics at JRP