Wow I remember the first time I saw this KX 420 at my local dealership I was 14 years old I got the KX 80 I remember the reviews were not good on KX 420 but was a beautiful bike thanks for the memories 😊
This is a 1981 KX420-A2, not a 1980 model. I beam section swingarm, green seat graphics and aluminium footpegs are sure signs of a 1981 model KX420. ;-)
Was one of the worst handling bike I ever rode in that Era. And I'm including the 81 cr 450 r. Very similar. It had the ability to buck you off quickly. When I went to a 83 yz 490 was an immediate upgrade. Then the 84 CR 500 was decent but lacked something I could never describe. The 86 500 was really the first complete feeling big bore I owned. I slways loved the Kawasaki finish though.
Yes. I rode both the 81 CR450 & 84 CR500, both suffered from a too light flywheel coupled with a shit clutch which upset an already unsettled chassis IMO. Horrible models!
Had an 82 first time I rode it baffle blew out and it blew up hadn't rebuilt 2nd time in rode hit a tree lost 3 toes on left foot healed up bought a cr 500 but it was a beast great looking bike
Sounds tight ,they all sound like that big Air Cooled strokers ,its the vibration /cooling fins ,the exhaust note sounds like hitting nitro with a Hammer so she's tight.💯🤠🤟,and the little end bearings soon rattle with the slightest wear.
Wow I remember the first time I saw this KX 420 at my local dealership I was 14 years old I got the KX 80 I remember the reviews were not good on KX 420 but was a beautiful bike thanks for the memories 😊
This is a 1981 KX420-A2, not a 1980 model. I beam section swingarm, green seat graphics and aluminium footpegs are sure signs of a 1981 model KX420. ;-)
I believe mine was an 1981. So much fun, but it kicked my ass to kick start. Lol
Yours looks awesome.
Was one of the worst handling bike I ever rode in that Era. And I'm including the 81 cr 450 r. Very similar. It had the ability to buck you off quickly. When I went to a 83 yz 490 was an immediate upgrade. Then the 84 CR 500 was decent but lacked something I could never describe. The 86 500 was really the first complete feeling big bore I owned. I slways loved the Kawasaki finish though.
I can't believe how badly the front end tucks on mine in soft dirt! LOL! Still, I love riding it. 🙂
Yes. I rode both the 81 CR450 & 84 CR500, both suffered from a too light flywheel coupled with a shit clutch which upset an already unsettled chassis IMO.
Horrible models!
@@teamflanneloutdoors5631 like a big 125
@@coryjohn4057 I can relate 🤜🏻
YZ 490 !! Yeh baby
Loved my kdx 420 what a beast your kx is very beautiful
Had an 82 first time I rode it baffle blew out and it blew up hadn't rebuilt 2nd time in rode hit a tree lost 3 toes on left foot healed up bought a cr 500 but it was a beast great looking bike
Rode one back in the day ! Fast w a power band. . To boot. A good suspension and moto.
Beautiful vintage machine! -Ohio
You have the 1981 model, swing arm for 1981 is stronger than the 1980. I also may have your missing side panel
Had one an 82 kx 420 in high school. Blew every one away back then with that bike. Of course i was l Iike 135 with gear on though.😅 price please?
How much did you get for it?
Friggin beautiful
Can't find on ebay where else can I go to purchase this? Or is it sold already?
Wow 👍🏻 if you don’t mind what did you get for it✌️
I had an '81 KX-420. It was scary fast. Wish I could find the guy that stole it.
It's loooooong gone bud. He got karma for it. Don't sweat it.. -Michigan
No he did not get karma he got away really fast
Find him , and Thank him ,,, these KX420 A & B were junk ,, Kawasaki was embarrassed and discontinued parts shortly after release
@@GatesRapes I did break it in half going over some whoops. Had it Heli arced back together but still loved the power.
There's no such thing as a KX420 A or KX420 B! They are (were) KX420-A1 (1980) and KX420 A2 (1981). 🙂 @@GatesRapes
Is this still available? If so, where is it posted
NO COMPRESSION 😂❤❤❤
Lol this bike would tear your arms off it has great compression
Wow!
Provide the Ebay link please and thanks.
beautiful
Beautiful bike 👌
Can you link the eBay post I’m the description?
How much?
It’s on eBay right now
@@jensethellis Gee, why have it on here if you can't answer a simple question? 🤡
Not on ebay
I don't think that's a 1980, maybe 81 or 82.
Got some piston slap
Sounds tight ,they all sound like that big Air Cooled strokers ,its the vibration /cooling fins ,the exhaust note sounds like hitting nitro with a Hammer so she's tight.💯🤠🤟,and the little end bearings soon rattle with the slightest wear.
Piston slap - Nikasil is wore off 1st 30 minutes of run time
@@GatesRapes STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I missed this one. I guess I wasn't paying attention.
Missed?
@@jensethellis 1980 was a traumatic year for me.
Not on Ebay