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2005 KX 125 frame - will it work?

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Enginerd:
Hi guys,

Has anybody used a 2005 KX125 frame for a 500SF conversion? 
Is the 125 frame enough smaller than the same year KX250 frame that it won't allow the 500 engine to fit?

Thanks,
Gary

jonny500:
any thing is possible. my first thought is that it will be tough, major mods to the cradle if not complete renew. my advice is to use 250, 250f . + there are some builds on here you could follow, never seen a 125 conversion though

Enginerd:

--- Quote from: jonny500 on December 16, 2010, 08:25:29 AM ---Any thing is possible. My first thought is that it will be tough, major mods to the cradle if not complete renew. My advice is to use 250, 250f . + there are some builds on here you could follow, never seen a 125 conversion though.

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I hadn't seen a 125 done either, and I assumed that was because the cradle was small and would need major re-working. 
I only asked because I have access to a 05 KX125 that is in really nice shape, for a good price. 

I've read many of the 500SF build threads in here, and for the most part, they are all really good.

Thanks!

jonny500:
i am part way through 1 at the moment heres my thread http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,8032.msg64561.html#msg64561
i pick the 99-02 250 as it looked the cheapest and easiest

Enginerd:

--- Quote from: jonny500 on December 16, 2010, 08:46:05 AM ---I picked the 99-02 250 as it looked the cheapest and easiest.

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I agree, and they are a great looking bike too.  I can usually find frames on Ebay, but I can't afford to build a complete bike out of Ebay parts, or I'd have $7,000 into the conversion.  :roll:
I need to find a good roller, or even a complete bike nearby, but I'm not having much luck.

I'll check out your build thread!  Thanks!

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