Maintenance & Technical > KX250 / KX125
Project Clean Out the Closet - aka the Frankenbike
umberto:
I have a lot of parts left over from my aluminum frame conversion, including a frame, swingarm, 2004 250 suspension redone by Enzo with the triple clamps, plastic, airbox, and seats. With bike prices high and supply low, I figured I might be able to replace the things I am missing and make a little money on selling what I have. I went to eBay and ran some numbers, and I think I can achieve the dual goal of getting a little cash and a little space at the same time. Today I put together what I had with the wheels, tires, axles and spacers I bought off of eBay. I was missing a few items I stole for the aluminum bike, but I was lucky that I had extras from other projects. I attached a picture of where I got today. I think it will be a nice looking bike once done, and I can feel better about keeping a 2004 in the dirt for a while longer.
The motor comes in tomorrow, and the rest of the pieces should be arriving throughout the week. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Pmcg:
Looks great. I am jealous of the lift!
umberto:
--- Quote from: Pmcg on July 30, 2018, 12:07:48 AM ---Looks great. I am jealous of the lift!
--- End quote ---
Thank you Pmcg. I felt bad letting that frame sit when it could be a bike someone could enjoy. Plus it gives me something to tinker on. :-D
The lift is from Harbor Freight. They have it on sale pretty often, if you’re signed up for their e-mails. I’ve had mine for nearly ten years, and have never regretted buying it.
umberto:
I got the motor in today. It's a 1997 model, but it was complete and a really good deal. I wasn't sure about what years used similar cases, but it bolted right in and the carb lined up with the airbox boot. I think it will need a replating and a piston, but it came dirt cheap so I'm okay.
It did have one very "interesting" modification. Some previous owner had broken the clutch cable holder on the case, so they rigged up a replacement. It used a small wrench that was trimmed to fit the broken profile of the cable holder. Not very pretty to say the least. It swiftly was taken off and thrown in the trash. I'm also not sure why someone removed all the paint from the ignition cover and put "V-TWIN" on it, but that will get a freshening up as well.
umberto:
I bought a 2003 head so I can use the factory head stay, and I will match it with a 2003 piston. I also got the front brake in today. It's from a KXF, but it bolted up with no issues.
Most of my other factory stuff will be in on Wednesday, so I should be able to get this dude mocked up before I blow it apart and start painting, detailing, and motor rebuilding.
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