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General => Introductions => Topic started by: timberwolves on September 09, 2013, 11:59:49 AM

Title: New guy from NY
Post by: timberwolves on September 09, 2013, 11:59:49 AM

Just wanted to say hello from NY. I'm  restoring a 1991 KX 250. Waiting for the frame & subframe to get back with a new coat of green powder coat. Having some issues with the blue upside down front forks. The aluminum on the outer fork tubes is brittle and flaking off. I would like to see if I can locate a pair of outer fork tubes and use my insides ? Thanks for any advice & I have to figure out how to post pics. John

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: sandblaster on September 09, 2013, 02:14:04 PM

Hi timberwolves and welcome to the forum.
It will be a hard find looking for just the outers.
Your probably better off finding a set on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/91-kawasaki-kx250-kx-250-used-front-forks-/300959895741?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46129b90bd&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/91-kawasaki-kx250-kx-250-used-front-forks-/300959895741?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46129b90bd&vxp=mtr)
Post some pics and watch out for the Candyman  :-)

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: alward25 on September 09, 2013, 04:35:21 PM

I got a set, I will take some pics and send them over, they are the older blue ones

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: timberwolves on September 10, 2013, 05:06:31 AM

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj185/timberwolves_bucket/P1170174.jpg
The day I picked my new to me bike. I have since taken it down to the frame. Also some pics of the outer tubes.

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj185/timberwolves_bucket/045-Copy.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj185/timberwolves_bucket/044-Copy.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj185/timberwolves_bucket/P1170532.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj185/timberwolves_bucket/P1170174.jpg)

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: sandblaster on September 10, 2013, 05:38:14 AM

I added your pics....
IF you need to know how I did it, click on the Modify button and you can see in image code...

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 10, 2013, 08:43:35 AM

these are a steal if you want new ones and if Kawie didn't change the diameter between 91-92-93(I don't think they did but I could be wrong)...Kawie lists them for $600+ for a pair.

This guy has one for the "J" model and one for the "H" model.
I've purchased from him a few times over the last couple years with no problems/issues.
Sure would look good with that freshly powder coated frame!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KX500-E-KX250-H-KX125-H-Outer-Fork-Tube-44008-1013-NOS-/271257167985?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f282fe871

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KX250-J-93-KX125-J-93-Outer-Fork-Tube-44008-1023-NOS-/271257167943?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f282fe847

Title: Re: New guy from NY
Post by: timberwolves on September 10, 2013, 12:15:05 PM

Sandblaster thanks for helping with the pics.