Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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Just finished putting a 2001 kx125 front on the kdx. Still need to get a new kx front wheel(one I have is cracked) or send my kdx axle out to RB. Just want to ride this thing. Only did one ride on the stock front end. 50º today and 3 feet of snow. Love New England

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Re: Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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the brake line runnig on the inside of the fork protector would be the correct way if possible
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I used the rim off the kdx to replace a cracked rim from a KX125. If you're snowed in, you might want to give it a go! tape the spokes together where they cross...makes it easier to deal with. I also used liquid wrench to soak all the spoke nipples before I started.

To center and true the wheel, I just used a vice to hold the KX axle in place, then clamp something (a piece of wood etc) to the work bench to act as a centering guide close to the rim. It takes a while, and can be frustrating at first, but really isn't as hard as you might think, it's kind of an intuitive job.
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Re: Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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Saw this one on c-list. KX front wheel for $75.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mpo/4315135206.html
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Re: Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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TheJackRabbit wrote:the brake line runnig on the inside of the fork protector would be the correct way if possible
yeah, been looking at ways to secure it to the inside. That will be on the to do list.
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kawagumby wrote:I used the rim off the kdx to replace a cracked rim from a KX125. If you're snowed in, you might want to give it a go! tape the spokes together where they cross...makes it easier to deal with. I also used liquid wrench to soak all the spoke nipples before I started.

To center and true the wheel, I just used a vice to hold the KX axle in place, then clamp something (a piece of wood etc) to the work bench to act as a centering guide close to the rim. It takes a while, and can be frustrating at first, but really isn't as hard as you might think, it's kind of an intuitive job.
I fear I am far too lazy in the winter for that job, haha,
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Re: Just finished- 01 KX125 on 02 KDX

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B737driver wrote:Saw this one on c-list. KX front wheel for $75.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mpo/4315135206.html
Thanks! Got an eye on a few wheels on Ebay. Since riding is still a couple months out here I'm in no rush.
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