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[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

Alot of people here ask what part fits what, etc.  So here's the instructions on how to figure it out all by yourself.    This doesn't mean that a different part will not work, but with a little bit of investigating you can figure it out.  I tried typing out instructions using links but they don't work the same all the time, so here it is:

We'll use a footpeg for my 94 KX250

Go to KAWASAKI.COM!

OWNER INFO>PARTS DIAGRAMS

*** There will be pop-ups so watch for those if you have a blocker running ***



The next page you can either enter your whole VIN number or click on "CONTINUE" next to MOTORCYCLE



The next page has 4 drop down columns.  You do not need to fill each one out, the YEAR and MARKETING NAME are fine. If you select "2006" and "250cc" you will need to choose between a KX250 and a KX250F.  Get it?

Click "CONTINUE"




The next page confirms your selection, click "CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE"



Now, the next page you can save as a shortcut on your desktop (as I did) and just change the YEAR in the drop down menu if needed.  Click on "PARTS DIAGRAMS".  




This will open a pop-up, the actual microfiche.  Here we will select "FOOTRESTS".  Another little trick to this page is:  See at the very top where it says "MODEL  KX250-K1"  K is the model and 1 is the first year for that model. If I change the 1 to a 2 it will bring up a 1995 KX250 microfiche.  If I type in KX250-L2 it would bring up my 2000 KX250.  Get it?

[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

Here's where there's a CRAPLOAD of confusion.

The REFERRENCE NUMBER is exactly that, it REFERENCES a part in the diagram.  The PART NUMBER is the, well PART NUMBER.  Many, many bikes could have the same REFERENCE NUMBER for a particular part, it DOES NOT mean it is the same part!

Now, here's my footpeg....so, I want to know what other bikes use the same peg.  In the PART NUMBER column, click on the PART NUMBER.



This will bring up a pop-up showing even more information like if the part is still available, whether it has been superceeded.  The red "S" means it has been superceeded, the yellow question mark will bring up all the models/years that use the EXACT footpeg.  Next to "ITEM STATUS CODE" you may find the part is still available "ACTIVE", not available "CANCELLED" or in "LIMITED QUANTITIES".  



And the list of bikes with the same part that I can print out and navigate my way over to Ebay!  

[traileater TT Bronze Member]

Thanks for that, but I tried that for a cylinder for a 2000 250 and it only lists the 2000 for all models using that part. I was certain other years fit, maybe they do but the porting is different and it gets a different part number?

I did find that for the kickstarter, it only lists a few years that fit the 2000, yet I have a 94' on mine :/

[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

Jeekinz said:

This doesn't mean that a different part will not work, but with a little bit of investigating you can figure it out.

For your cylinder you could research a number of parts: pistons, gaskets, reed cages and intake boots, etc.  You need to compare those part numbers to see what fits.  Process of elimination.  If everything bolted to that cylinder fits a different year, you can almost bet the cylinder will work too.

Don't forget that even the slightest change in a port design will warrant a new part number.  Same goes for CDI's.  If Kawi decides to change the ignition curve between 00 and 01 the 01 CDI will have a new part number.  But that CDI will fit my 2000 with no problem.

[traileater TT Bronze Member]

Thanks, that helps a lot.

[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

traileater said:

I did find that for the kickstarter, it only lists a few years that fit the 2000, yet I have a 94' on mine :/

If the part number was SUPERCEEDED then you need to lookup the new number by clicking on the RED "S".

[KDXGarage Get Help Now]

WOW!!  Your best post ever!!  Thank you for posting this.  If everyone will just remember that this shows which other models had the exact same part and not "what will fit", things will be great!!

THANKS AGAIN for this great post!! (except for the part where you showed others how to better shop against me on eBay, you sorry bastard)  

[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

LOL...I know right.  After the post I was thinking "Dam, maybe I should have waited til the 94 was done before I posted that."  

[scooter132 TT Newbie]

thank`s a lot worked for me!!!!!

[aruggiero TT Member]

Sweet Thanks

[zz3gmc TT Platinum Member]

Thanks!

[minimotos95 TT Gold Member]

i prefer to use the TT store and ronayers.

[WYMX TT Bronze Member]

Sticky

[KX25O TT Member]

Yeah, this is amazing! thanks !!

[dcoy1283 TT Member]

Thanks, this works great. I have also seen that on denis kirk if you look up the part you need for your bike, then you can click on " other ride this fits " and it will list them.

[Billyboypaints TT Member]

Anouther great post thanks man you are the kx master.

[Pmason718 TT Bronze Member]

Thanks for this information

[Almac1 TT Newbie]

Hi I have tried everything to find out year of my boys bike Any help will be great
I've found a number on top of the clutch cover KX080RE008635 and water pump cover KX080G and next to spark plug 1371 next to carboretta 0.082L I need to find this out so I can order his new parts in any ideas????

[Jeekinz Get Help Now]

You're in the UK and have different VIN numbers than the US.  The VIN (vehicle identification number) is located behind the front numberplate on the steer tube of the frame.  You can call a dealership in the UK with the VIN and they can tell you the year.

From the numbers you gave me, I can tell you it's a R-model 1991-1997.  The case number shows the model "KX080R" also the number from the cylinder head is the last 4 to the part number for 91-97 KX80 and big wheel models.

Look on the cylinder itself for another 4 digit number.

[spc.reis TT Newbie]

Do swing arm blocks or chain adjusting blocks from a 2003 kx250 fit a 1997 kx250?