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My 1999 KX250 Build
mjowen:
Alrighty...made a bit more progress as of tonight:
everything is mostly stripped. Still need to remove the pegs, those little plastic cover thingys on the frame, and remove the lower triple clamp (once i research how lol)
I'm in no rush though, things are just going to sit until next week when I split the bottom end and figure out whats going on inside there...then will order parts and start the rebuild.
After removing the shock and forks today i'll definitely be adding a shock service and fork rebuild to the list.
Foxx4Beaver:
I did a rebuild on a '00 that I picked up as a basket case a few years ago...I love everything about it...
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,10821.0.html
sandblaster:
--- Quote from: mjowen on March 07, 2018, 01:53:26 PM ---After removing the shock and forks today i'll definitely be adding a shock service and fork rebuild to the list.
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There are some good "how to" vids on rebuilding your suspension on Youtube.
mjowen:
--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on March 10, 2018, 12:40:17 AM ---I did a rebuild on a '00 that I picked up as a basket case a few years ago...I love everything about it...
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,10821.0.html
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Nice! I was able to quickly browse it today at work (about to go home) and will look at that in more detail later...gives me some hope for this one haha
--- Quote from: sandblaster on March 10, 2018, 02:15:35 AM ---
There are some good "how to" vids on rebuilding your suspension on Youtube.
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Yeah, i've read a few of them...havent looked into the forks much but did look at the shock. What is deterring me a bit is needing some special tools to get it done - i'll see if there is anyone near me that can help out as well.
I'll be going to a connections place on Friday to split the case to figure out the motor issue...then will order parts and start that rebuild.
mjowen:
Alrighty...found out some great news with the motor today while doing the strip and most of the rebuild!!!
All that was wrong with the bottom end was piston skirt particles which prevented it from turning. Rod still in spec, and clutch basket fingers not too bad. Trans and everything else in real good shape. One of the KIPS valve shafts has some damage so ordered a new one and will replace that once the cylinder is back. Someone had already put a hot rods crank in at one point as well which was nice!
I apologize for the crappy pics...my camera was dead so i just took some snap pics and took some screenshots. Have to wait for a few parts to come in next week in order to finish up the motor...hoping to have it all done and top end done within a week and a half or so (depends on when parts get here).
Ordered as of today:
New piston kit
New water pump impeller
Bottom end gaskets
front and rear brake pads
new air filter
new piston sleeve (being done locally which is nice)
Couple oem parts needed such as some bolts and the kips valve shaft
new plug
carb rebuild kit
Next up:
frame power coated
rebuild the rear shock
rebuild the forks
order the chain kit
few more oem things such as exhaust coupler and bolts
new front and rear tire
then i'll start rebuilding and will decide on plastics and graphics :)
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