Maintenance & Technical > KX250 / KX125
Project Clean Out the Closet - aka the Frankenbike
Pmcg:
That's a redneck repair even by my standards. How many PBR's do you think it took to fab that?
umberto:
--- Quote from: Pmcg on July 30, 2018, 11:27:07 PM ---That's a redneck repair even by my standards. How many PBR's do you think it took to fab that?
--- End quote ---
I’d imagine it was several. :-D
umberto:
I got a ton of parts in today, and almost completed the mock up phase. I replaced a bad head stud and installed the 2003 cylinder head and stay. Thankfully it bolted right on, and now the motor is fully mounted. I then added new GPI radiators and stock hoses. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the radiators mounted. I am going to have to enlarge the holes to fit the louvers, but everything else lines up nicely. Not bad for $76 with free UPS shipping. I also added the used FMF Fatty and Powercore 2 silencer. I found a complete 2004 rear brake and got that installed, along with new sprockets and an o-ring chain.
The front end got folding green aluminum levers and a new brake clamp for the fork guide. I previously added a Motion Pro throttle assembly, so all I need is a set of grips and I am done with the controls.
The CDI box should be here on Saturday, and then the mock up is done. Then it's on the the engine and detailing.
umberto:
I got the CDI in yesterday, but unfortunately there was no spark. It looks like the coil is the culprit, so I ordered a new one from Sandblaster. Today I figured I would test the bore to see if it is worn out or not, and then finish the mock up before I tear the motor down for a rebuild. The bore was worn, which I kind of figured, so it's off to Millennium Technologies on Monday. With that figured out, I continued on to the last mock up items. I made a few small adjustments to the radiators so the louvers would fit, made new brackets for the shrouds with rivnuts, added the throttle cable, and finally started working on the clutch cable. The previous owner of the motor had a few PBRs and fixed the broken mount with an old wrench. I figured I could do a little bit better, so I came up with a 16 gauge metal bracket that I welded an insert on to. Once it is painted, I think it will look really nice and it will be a ton stronger than the drunk wrench.
Once I was done with the clutch holder, I went ahead and assembled the whole bike with graphics to see what it would look like. I think it will be a really nice looking bike when I am done. Now it's on to the motor.
Pmcg:
looking good. Big improvement on the clutch cable holder!!
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