1996 kx125?
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1996 kx125?
So, I may have the opportunity to pick up a free 1996 kx125 roller. Chassis and plastics all there, motor missing some bits.
Worth it for a hybrid? Maybe? Could be fun just to do the build. I have a yz250 to ride during the kdx downtime...
Worth it for a hybrid? Maybe? Could be fun just to do the build. I have a yz250 to ride during the kdx downtime...
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I would personally take the free bike and then part it out or sell it as is and use that money towards a newer KX.
I don't remember seeing anyone using a bike that old, so you might be in for some surprises. In the end I'm not sure it would be worth the effort.
And once you ream the KDX cases, you can't easily get it back in the KDX. So then if you aren't happy with the '96 for whatever reason, you are going to be looking at finding another bike to put the modified KDX engine into.
I don't remember seeing anyone using a bike that old, so you might be in for some surprises. In the end I'm not sure it would be worth the effort.
And once you ream the KDX cases, you can't easily get it back in the KDX. So then if you aren't happy with the '96 for whatever reason, you are going to be looking at finding another bike to put the modified KDX engine into.
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I have a set of roached cases and cylinder for the KDX which is what I planned on using to do the mockup. Once that is in there and I can verify that everything will go, I would make the changes to the good engine.
Older bikes don't scare me, I'm not sure the benefit of spending $800 - $1000 on a newer KX roller would be worth it for my purposes.
Of course, parting it out is still an option. That would be decided after I see the condition of this basket case....
Just thinking out loud
Older bikes don't scare me, I'm not sure the benefit of spending $800 - $1000 on a newer KX roller would be worth it for my purposes.
Of course, parting it out is still an option. That would be decided after I see the condition of this basket case....
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I can tell you that '96 forks work pretty damn good IMO. That is what I used on my '90.
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i have a 96 kx250 an finding parts is not hard at all,ebay has tons for these bikes.only down side to these bikes are the brakes but that can be fixed with swaping out the master cylinders.everything that matters for a roller is still avalible OEM or aftermarket,some part for the motor are discontinued but that wont matter for you.almost everything will interchange from 94-98.these bikes handle well, have decent suspension,fly straight when leaving the ground.i say trade it,build it,an run the piss out of it. size wise these bikes feel alittle bigger than others but there great bikes though.
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are you potentially gonna do a e serie hybrid?
02 KX 200 hybrid: RB head and carb
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
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