1979 Kawasaki KDX400-A1 Restoration Gallery

The story so far Sample copy

It rolled in as a tired trail bike that had spent more seasons leaning on a shed wall than kicking up dirt. Faded plastics, crusty cables, a kickstart with opinions.

The plan is simple and a little stubborn: strip it to the frame, free every seized bolt, sort out the rubber and the wiring, and get it back on the trail where it belongs. From tote to goat.

This page follows it the whole way, from before shots and bench sessions to the first ride.

The build, step by step

01Highlights2 photos
02Before10 photos
03Coming soonProgress0 photos yet
04Coming soonCompleted0 photos yet

Where it started, where it’s headed

1979 Kawasaki KDX400-A1: side view of the green KDX400 with its KDX side panel

1979 Kawasaki KDX400-A1, before restoration: partly stripped frame with the KDX seat

BeforeHighlight

Left: Before #4. Right: Highlights #1. Drag the handle. Completed photos will replace the highlight once the build is finished.

The photo album

Highlights

2 photos

Before

10 photos

Progress

Coming soonNo photos in this set yet. Check back as the build moves along.

Completed

Coming soonNo photos in this set yet. Check back as the build moves along.

Quick answers

What motorcycle is this?

A 1979 Kawasaki KDX400-A1, tagged Kawasaki in the gallery.

Is the restoration finished?

Not yet. The Completed and Progress sets are still empty, so the gallery shows the bike before and early in the work.

How many photos are in the gallery?

12 photos in 4 sets: Highlights (2), Before (10), Progress (0), Completed (0). Empty sets will fill in as the build moves along.

Is there a video of this bike?

Not yet. This gallery has photos only for now.

Who is working on it?

Retro Ride Revivals, Neil Powers' motorcycle restoration gallery.