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Sold "Project TTR: Buck Twenty Five" tonight, those of you who followed along know what that was all about. http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/962731 ... msearch__1 Made a handsome profit on that one, so with cash burning a hole in my pocket, I went shopping for my next project. I found TWO KX 125's for $1200 CAD and loaded them up.
The '93:
In rough shape. Missing plastics, the front brake is fubar, the tires are shot, and there is more play in the suspension than there is in stock KDX forks! (You'll get it if you've ever owned a KDX) The frame is straight, the plastics are tweaked as are the bars, and it leaks gas, But hey, it runs!
The '98:
It's what you'd call a "basket case". Everything is there, but this bike is literally in a box. The frame is straight, (it's white, &%$#@!???!) And the suspension is a full Pro Circuit Works setup. The engine has all the parts, but it's in a box. The cylinder is sleeved, but it's in great shape, so is the head. It will need a crank, the old one died from exposure to the elements. It looks like someone tried to make an FMX bike out of it, the seat is shaved down, and there's grab handles cut into the air box it looked like.
What a disaster. But, at least as far as I could tell, everything is there. Rads, carb, engine, plastics, levers, it's all there.
Yes, these bikes are a disaster but that's why I bought them. This is what I do for fun, and these should prove to be an interesting project that will keep me busy for quite some time!
The plan is to get the '93 done, and sell it or keep it as a buddy bike. Both bikes will get the full "Slick Nick treatment" but the '93 will be a little more conservative. The '98 I am going to go all out on, every nut and bolt will be upgraded or replaced, and I will keep it along with the KDX as my track bike. Look for build threads for each respective bike in the coming days, but for now thought I'd just post up my new aquisitions and gather some info.
I'm looking to the TT community to fill me in a bit. Any major issues or things to look out for on these years? I kinda just bought them on a whim, I had no time to do any research. Thanks!
There are 4 boxes of parts for the '98 this is the bottom end:
The KDX in the background:
The '93:
In rough shape. Missing plastics, the front brake is fubar, the tires are shot, and there is more play in the suspension than there is in stock KDX forks! (You'll get it if you've ever owned a KDX) The frame is straight, the plastics are tweaked as are the bars, and it leaks gas, But hey, it runs!
The '98:
It's what you'd call a "basket case". Everything is there, but this bike is literally in a box. The frame is straight, (it's white, &%$#@!???!) And the suspension is a full Pro Circuit Works setup. The engine has all the parts, but it's in a box. The cylinder is sleeved, but it's in great shape, so is the head. It will need a crank, the old one died from exposure to the elements. It looks like someone tried to make an FMX bike out of it, the seat is shaved down, and there's grab handles cut into the air box it looked like.
What a disaster. But, at least as far as I could tell, everything is there. Rads, carb, engine, plastics, levers, it's all there.
Yes, these bikes are a disaster but that's why I bought them. This is what I do for fun, and these should prove to be an interesting project that will keep me busy for quite some time!
The plan is to get the '93 done, and sell it or keep it as a buddy bike. Both bikes will get the full "Slick Nick treatment" but the '93 will be a little more conservative. The '98 I am going to go all out on, every nut and bolt will be upgraded or replaced, and I will keep it along with the KDX as my track bike. Look for build threads for each respective bike in the coming days, but for now thought I'd just post up my new aquisitions and gather some info.
I'm looking to the TT community to fill me in a bit. Any major issues or things to look out for on these years? I kinda just bought them on a whim, I had no time to do any research. Thanks!
There are 4 boxes of parts for the '98 this is the bottom end:
The KDX in the background:
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Took some more pics of the '98 in the daylight. Case half:
Cylinder:
Is this an aftermarket basket? The Plates look brand new!
The head. RB will work this over so I get a bump in compression:
Just a PV cover, or did PC do this engine?
Carbon reeds and what looks like a ported air boot?
Cylinder:
Is this an aftermarket basket? The Plates look brand new!
The head. RB will work this over so I get a bump in compression:
Just a PV cover, or did PC do this engine?
Carbon reeds and what looks like a ported air boot?
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PC Platinum pipe. I'll fix the dent:
New rads are in order. At least the right one anyway, it's got lots of holes:
Carb. What's the plug for on the side?
Crank is seized. Cranks are hard to find, I will have this one rebuilt with a new rod.
You can see the forks used to say Pro Circuit and Braking:
AMA Pro Tech sticker:
The forks, triples, swingarm, linkage, chain guard and rims have all been anodized gold:
New rads are in order. At least the right one anyway, it's got lots of holes:
Carb. What's the plug for on the side?
Crank is seized. Cranks are hard to find, I will have this one rebuilt with a new rod.
You can see the forks used to say Pro Circuit and Braking:
AMA Pro Tech sticker:
The forks, triples, swingarm, linkage, chain guard and rims have all been anodized gold:
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TCI Throttle Cam:
And the rough-ass '93. Man she needs some love!
Petcock leaks like its not even there:
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Wow, lots going on there. I have no idea what is up with that carb. Very strange. The rest of the 98 is quite interesting. Cylinder is sleeved. I wonder what it measures out to? Clutch basket looks aftermarket. What in the world has been done to that head??!
I got a 94 in the shed torn down. If you come up needing any parts, give me a shout. Most everything is there and good.
I got a 94 in the shed torn down. If you come up needing any parts, give me a shout. Most everything is there and good.
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The carb I found out that plug is for the "Power Jet" that came on '98 and up models.
The head will be replaced for sure. I will PM you over on TT with regards to some '93 parts!
The head will be replaced for sure. I will PM you over on TT with regards to some '93 parts!
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Thought I remembered something about a power jet, but didn't aNy to speak incorrectly, lol.
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It is a PWM. TPS/solenoid triggered power jet to provide extra fuel during extended WOT run.
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'94 WR 250 Always a project
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So I'll probably never use it then. When do you ever go WFO and rev out a 125?
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I am looking forward to these builds, I've already seen your build with the KDX and just looked over your TTR build on thumpertalk, you truly do great work!
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love the gold anodized parts
being a little snot i had a suzuki TSX that was blue/black with gold rims
very nice colour combo
here she is after a run in with a VW eurovan at 60 MPH
being a little snot i had a suzuki TSX that was blue/black with gold rims
very nice colour combo
here she is after a run in with a VW eurovan at 60 MPH
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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I'll be stripping all the gold off. Both bikes will have a sonewhat "stock" look to them. Stay tuned to each thread of course for details.
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too bad, i like the gold
but im sure it will come out just great
but im sure it will come out just great
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
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The gold wheels look nice, but also look a lil faded from sitting in the sun
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That head never seen something like that? Would it boost performance ?
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I wouldn't think so or every 2-stroke would come like that.
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Still I would give it a try, even if it was for a few minutes to see if you can notice any difference.Brian wrote:I wouldn't think so or every 2-stroke would come like that.