KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC) => Topic started by: jbersano on August 30, 2010, 03:05:53 AM

Title: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 30, 2010, 03:05:53 AM
Hi guys! from Ver?nica, Buenos Aires, Argentina... this project!!!!!!. KX250F 05 Frame, KX250 89 Engine... i kill my other bike...
First, cut the frames. I'll post more pictures later! Thanks everybody for your help!!! (zettnorcal, etc) Here, all photos:

1) New Frame, KX250F 05:

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3140/dsc02524go.jpg)

2) Cut, and Paste...:

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7472/p1060532.jpg)
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/217/p1060531v.jpg)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7117/p1060530g.jpg)
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1390/p1060528f.jpg)
(http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/927/p1060527.jpg)
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3797/p1060526x.jpg)
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3187/p1060525r.jpg)
(http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8492/p1060524.jpg)
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8861/p1060523m.jpg)

3) Touch of Sand:

(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2018/dsc03091m.jpg)
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6733/dsc03090g.jpg)
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8161/dsc03089y.jpg)
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2876/dsc03088ve.jpg)
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3664/dsc03087x.jpg)
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1738/dsc03086v.jpg)
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/6928/dsc03085l.jpg)
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4631/dsc03084v.jpg)
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6386/dsc03083j.jpg)

4) Some Aftermarket Parts:

(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2715/dsc02955g.jpg)
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9658/dsc02951a.jpg)

5) Puzzle:

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9137/dsc03108c.jpg)
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9633/dsc03109o.jpg)
(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6640/dsc03138b.jpg)
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4403/dsc03140p.jpg)
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/70/dsc03116k.jpg)
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4827/dsc03106g.jpg)
(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/773/dsc03117i.jpg)
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/411/dsc03145f.jpg)
(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/7269/dsc03146z.jpg)

Greetings!!! Juan.
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: Friar-Tuck on August 30, 2010, 03:14:13 AM

  Good Luck on the conversion JB.  I hope it works out well for you!  Thank you for recording your build in pictures.
     It helps guys to be able to see it can be done.
       Tuck\o/
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 30, 2010, 07:46:10 AM
The idea is to help and share!. Thanks!. Here buy all my supplies new: Lytleracinggroup.com. Great attention!! and fast shipping to me!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: ZETTNORCAL on August 30, 2010, 08:56:17 AM
Right on Juan!!
   I can not wait to see the progress!  I am happy for your build.

Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: flyingfitz on August 30, 2010, 09:34:03 AM
I second the Lytle Racing Group.

Fitz
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: junk man on September 05, 2010, 05:51:10 PM
Hey JB  what bike was complete hopefully it is the 250F anything that bolt to it use it will make your build easier and see you have the old cradle in your new frame the top of the cradle looks strong enough but did you just butt weld the bottom. If it was me i would find a piece of tube off your 89 frame that will fit around where its butt welded about 2 1/2 in. long or so and split it and center it and form it around the bottom of the cradle and weld it across the the tube not around this will make a nice gusset you also could use a narrower piece on the top of the tube

Well have fun and good luck  JM
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on September 06, 2010, 06:47:18 AM
Thanks JM! Good advice!, The frame is reinforced well .... but I will study!. On Wednesday I will paint the frame (with polyurethane paint).... i will put more photos later so! Thanks for your help guys!!!!!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: alward25 on September 21, 2010, 04:00:04 AM
Great looking bike!! Now time to enjoy a good choripan or empenada and work on wearing out your new bike!!
Chau
P.S.  Aguante Argentina!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on September 23, 2010, 06:26:12 AM
More pics (not finish yet)....

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7965/p1060550p.jpg)

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2341/p1060549.jpg)
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: ID KX500 on September 23, 2010, 07:50:14 AM
Beautiful, nice work
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on November 17, 2010, 08:19:14 AM
At this point I'm making a new engine, suspensions, new excel rims... etc ...

2 more pics:

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j457/Quickbks/DSC03372.jpg?t=1290028592)

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j457/Quickbks/DSC03370.jpg?t=1290028738)

Greetings!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: ZETTNORCAL on November 17, 2010, 11:53:45 AM
LOOKS NICE JUAN!  You need a proper kickstart lever though. 

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: DoldGuy on November 17, 2010, 12:35:00 PM
LOOKS NICE JUAN!  You need a proper kickstart lever though. 

 :mrgreen:

Nice Job, dont know if this helps but here in the USA that motor is a 1993 or newer model as it has the new style power valve & they came with different Kickstart levers than the 89 models & hugged the exhaust pipe alot closer and should fit underneath the frame.

DoldGuy
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on November 18, 2010, 03:09:16 AM
Hey guys! This week i buy a set of valves from a kx250 99 (my cylinder is 93), and the bottom is 89. I'll try to put the new valves. That model kick advise me? thanks again! (tomorrow ill get the left case, new clutch and rod Wiseco, and other parts!) i can wait....
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: patz on December 12, 2010, 12:59:36 AM
Is that an FMF pipe meant for a KX250?
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on January 10, 2011, 12:29:27 AM
Yeah! FMF KX250 2004! QStealth, KX250 04 too!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: sandblaster on January 16, 2011, 04:22:49 PM
Nice job Juan.
Can't wait to see it done...
Keep the pics coming.
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 27, 2011, 02:23:43 AM
Hi guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERE, THE UPDATED PHOTOS of this project - right click, view image, best quality...(i work in ther now, kx250f 08 with kx125 07 engine):

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4683/28146248.jpg)
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4044/21094228.jpg)
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4251/41854781.jpg)

Greetings!!!!
Juan
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 27, 2011, 02:52:10 AM
Ah!, engine modifications: KX250 04 rads, KX250 93 cylinder, kx250 02 carb, kx250 02 trans (addapted into a kx250 89 bottom). Vforce3, Wiseco Piston and Rod, etc.
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: 1989kawasaki on August 27, 2011, 07:59:17 AM
was it hard to put all that stuff in the 89 bottom end?

and that bike is a beaut  :-o
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 27, 2011, 08:39:38 AM
It was a bit complicated, but is much better. The gears are wider! (so, the forks and drum). ... had to be turning ... also put the cylinder head model 99. Here, the pics:
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/5031/p1000258c.jpg)
Engine (93 cylinder, 98 head, simple entry):
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4932/p1000321b.jpg)
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: 1989kawasaki on August 27, 2011, 10:45:46 AM
thats sweet  :-o
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 29, 2011, 05:50:33 AM
Other pics guys:
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6089/p1000435tn.jpg)
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/1505/p1000477l.jpg)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9909/p1000478e.jpg)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2791/p1000490j.jpg)
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4386/p1000491b.jpg)
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6914/p1000492zp.jpg)
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/959/p1000494h.jpg)
Thanks!!!!
Juan
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: Friar-Tuck on August 29, 2011, 07:42:21 AM

 Excellent!
Great Work J.B. what a sweetheart!... How many different year parts did you use on this project?
     Hey J.B.  I think you need to change your name to Moto Majica!
  Do you do all your own machine work?     Just another testament to the talent and workmanship from guys on the site.  Thank you for sharing the photo's J.B.
   Well Done Sir!
   Tuck\o/
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 29, 2011, 08:16:31 AM
Thank you very much!. It is a pleasure. This was done thanks to this site and all members who helped me!.
Use many parts:
- KX250F 05: frame, subframe, rear suspension, seat, plastics, filter box, swingarm, rear hub, rear brake.
- KX250F 10: complete front suspension, front hub and brake.
- KX250 89: engine bottom, cdi, coil
- KX250 93: cylinder
- KX250 99/02: cylinder head, air boot, transmission, carburetor.
- KX250 04: radiators
And many aftermarket parts! (Wiseco, FMF, Vforce, Koyo, Athena, Acerbis, Sunline, WC, Devol, ASV, Bracking, EBC, Barnett, Excel, Factory Effex, Pro Taper, Renthal, Tag...)
Thank you all, and am now with another project: KX250F 08, with 07 KX125 engine and many improvements! ;)
Other MOTO MAGICA :D
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on August 31, 2011, 08:48:04 AM
Looks Great! A 91-94 KDX250 trans will slip right into that 89 bottom end if you need a wider ratio trans.
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 31, 2011, 09:21:15 AM
Thanks for the info!!!!!. The KX250 99 Trans, works incredible!!!!!!!!!!!  :-D
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: concave3 on August 31, 2011, 09:43:55 AM
that bike looks nice!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on August 31, 2011, 10:18:40 AM
Thanks!!!!!!! Thanks to all ... this bike is a reality! :-D
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on September 06, 2011, 11:59:13 AM
Hi guys!. Today i wash the bike ... and here are the photos:
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1204/dsc05079i.jpg)
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/928/dsc05080c.jpg)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2618/dsc05075lb.jpg)
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/1650/dsc05074i.jpg)
(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5301/dsc05076j.jpg)
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2537/dsc05077a.jpg)
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3563/dsc05078g.jpg)
Greetings!!!!
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: kxpegger on September 06, 2011, 01:39:04 PM
Great looking bike! Like the black frame!

Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: Goat on September 16, 2011, 05:12:51 PM
Excellent job. Bike looks perfect like it came from the factory that way.
Title: Re: Its my time... KX250F with 250 2T 1989 Engine.... (similar KX500)
Post by: jbersano on September 18, 2011, 06:58:36 AM
Thanks!!!!!