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KX forks - 2003
Got some 2003 KX 125 forks recently off ebay. KDX stem already pressed in with shim spacer already made. Have not got the forks yet delivered to me.
But I proably should have asked this before I purchased them but . . . I read somewhere that the 03 forks where large and they dont clear the gas tank because of there large diameter. Any truth to that statement. Is so, how do I modify the tank?
I have got an extra Scotts stabilizer. Wanted to get the Scott/BRP triple clamp and mount the stabilizer. Anybody do this? Any pictures?
Thanks for your time, Steve
But I proably should have asked this before I purchased them but . . . I read somewhere that the 03 forks where large and they dont clear the gas tank because of there large diameter. Any truth to that statement. Is so, how do I modify the tank?
I have got an extra Scotts stabilizer. Wanted to get the Scott/BRP triple clamp and mount the stabilizer. Anybody do this? Any pictures?
Thanks for your time, Steve
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No, you modify the stopper.how do I modify the tank
here is a pic of what I did, don't look great but does the job
drilled the stop tab, added some metal, secured it with a screw, et voila!
Of course if I could weld, (or had a welder for that matter), you can weld sumthin that would look better, just don't forget to remove the tank if you weld...
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Mine are the same forks, and yeah, they interfere with the tank. I didn't do the heat gun treatment to bend the tank in, I built up the steering stops intead.
I have a Scotts damper, and I ended up buying the Scotts T/C because I wanted to go to Pro Taper bars and Cycra bar guards, and by the time I bought all the adapters and stuff, the other clamps made a lot of sense.
this pic just shows the forks, not the part you want to see:
http://kdxrider.net/forums/modules.php? ... _photo.php
I'll try to get a better pic up when I can.
I have a Scotts damper, and I ended up buying the Scotts T/C because I wanted to go to Pro Taper bars and Cycra bar guards, and by the time I bought all the adapters and stuff, the other clamps made a lot of sense.
this pic just shows the forks, not the part you want to see:
http://kdxrider.net/forums/modules.php? ... _photo.php
I'll try to get a better pic up when I can.
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Regarding welding on the frame and frying the electronics - just unplug the CDI and locate the weld ground lead close to where you are welding to a clean ground. Coils and stator should be safe it would be the regulator and CDI that would fry. IMO - Charley
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I Quess posting a claim on ebay HANDS OFF doesn't earn a guy any respect. These 03 125 Forks I had made mentioned of on the ebay HANDS OFF form. O WELL LIFE GOES ON! Hope they work out for you.
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Re: 03 125 Forks
Sport - One time I out-bid someone on this forum on an item that was posted in that section. Typically I do not visit the HANDS OFF section and did not have a clue that someone had dibbs on the item. I believe that most forum members 'honor' the postings provided they are aware of them.Sport wrote:I Quess posting a claim on ebay HANDS OFF doesn't earn a guy any respect. These 03 125 Forks I had made mentioned of on the ebay HANDS OFF form. O WELL LIFE GOES ON! Hope they work out for you.
P.S. Thinking about it, I don't think I outbid them I just drove the price up ~$20 higher that it would have been. Charley
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Re: 03 125 Forks
Indeed you did IC...triple clamps as it was. But it was no big deal then and it sure isn't one now. I figured i'd get at least $20 in beer out of you when I show up to ride that way some day...IdahoCharley wrote:Sport - One time I out-bid someone on this forum on an item that was posted in that section. Typically I do not visit the HANDS OFF section and did not have a clue that someone had dibbs on the item. I believe that most forum members 'honor' the postings provided they are aware of them.Sport wrote:I Quess posting a claim on ebay HANDS OFF doesn't earn a guy any respect. These 03 125 Forks I had made mentioned of on the ebay HANDS OFF form. O WELL LIFE GOES ON! Hope they work out for you.
P.S. Thinking about it, I don't think I outbid them I just drove the price up ~$20 higher that it would have been. Charley
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Re: 03 125 Forks
See - the affected forum member(s) will always set you straight. Yep I owe Morie a beer or two!!m0rie wrote:Indeed you did IC...triple clamps as it was. But it was no big deal then and it sure isn't one now. I figured i'd get at least $20 in beer out of you when I show up to ride that way some day...IdahoCharley wrote:Sport - One time I out-bid someone on this forum on an item that was posted in that section. Typically I do not visit the HANDS OFF section and did not have a clue that someone had dibbs on the item. I believe that most forum members 'honor' the postings provided they are aware of them.Sport wrote:I Quess posting a claim on ebay HANDS OFF doesn't earn a guy any respect. These 03 125 Forks I had made mentioned of on the ebay HANDS OFF form. O WELL LIFE GOES ON! Hope they work out for you.
P.S. Thinking about it, I don't think I outbid them I just drove the price up ~$20 higher that it would have been. Charley
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Opps. Looks like I owe Sport a beer. I did not go the ebay hands off section. I will in the future. If it makes it any easier - I paid probably too much for everything. Got the forks, clamps, stem, front wheel assembly for $600 (ouch).
A few months ago when I did my other kdx conversion - I got 05 KXF forks with triple clamp for $350.
But I definately will check that section in the future before any more ebaying . . but at this point does not look I will be doing anything soon. My girlfriend has got me on a short lesh for blowing too much on the "dirt bikes." This damn site - keeps on giving me more ideas of things to do . .
Sorry.
A few months ago when I did my other kdx conversion - I got 05 KXF forks with triple clamp for $350.
But I definately will check that section in the future before any more ebaying . . but at this point does not look I will be doing anything soon. My girlfriend has got me on a short lesh for blowing too much on the "dirt bikes." This damn site - keeps on giving me more ideas of things to do . .
Sorry.
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NO big deal here, was a little bummed when i lost the bid at $450 and that was the high bid just didn't get my bid in soon enough, as i had esniped with 10 second buffer. I just figured it was worth mentioning as noted in reply above some members may not know the ebay HANDS OFF site exist. Anyway you fellas make it to Michigan to ride I'll take ya up on the beer offer.
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