KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: bens87braap on July 15, 2014, 03:29:50 PM

Title: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 15, 2014, 03:29:50 PM: some pics of the new project I think its a 85 125 going to fix her up for the wife to ride and i will use it as a second bike for fun

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-16121547_zpsc3fb2bc0.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-16125128_zpsd8b6f2fb.jpg)
Shes a bit rough around the edges

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-16125135_zpsa356f7c3.jpg)
But complete . Will require a full rebuild still turns over but not much comp.
It will keep me busy for a while and I couldnt let her sit any longer so I offered 100 bucks and the owner said take her..
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 15, 2014, 06:29:47 PM: bikes apart now couldnt help myself the piston is shot and has no ring at all. the cylinder looks good head has a small mark on it where something (ring) has hit .

The piston doesnt have a number just the arrow does that mean its stock?

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-16162547_zps05c3c5c6.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 03:01:06 AM: Quote from: bens87braap on July 15, 2014, 06:29:47 PM
The piston doesnt have a number just the arrow does that mean its stock?

not necessarily....best way to tell what you have is to mic it.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 03:16:32 AM: here's a few fine parts for the build if interested...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=1985+kawasaki+kx125+nos&_osacat=0&_from=R40%7CR40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=1985+kawasaki+kx125+nos&_sacat=0
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 11:32:20 AM: piston is 55.95 std range is 55.945 - 55.960 . Now what to do with the cylinder it looks fine to me but im a little confused as some people say i can do this others say i cant touch it. can i just order a 56 mm piston. thanx remember im new to dirt bikes but not completly stupid ;) thanx guys.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 11:36:33 AM: more than likely you could probably run it through a hone real quick and call it good...providing it's within spec also.
otherwise, you'll have to have it bored.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 11:48:05 AM: thanx fox i will take cylinder into town tomorrow as i can only measure with my verniers at top and bottom. I will get some figures and see from their need to split case anyways so im not in to much hurry just trying to keep myself occupied as it stops me from drinking so much hehehehe thanx
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 11:54:30 AM: Quote from: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
it stops me from drinking so much

these words put into this phrase should be banned from this site :lol:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 11:58:39 AM: what kind of piston are you planning on running...cast or forged?
forged will need .005 clearance between piston/cylinder.
where as cast can be tighter.

I highly recommend going with forged.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 12:19:07 PM: i was just going to see what u guys say when it comes time to buying that ;) needs some bottom end work the previous owner has pulled it apart and i have a container with some random parts 1 has got me scratching my head Ill take a pick of it
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 12:25:56 PM: (http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-17102118_zps71a743c8.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-17102106_zpsc565a00a.jpg)

any ideas what this is ?
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 12:55:13 PM: found it clutch pushrod cant see the clutch working without it either lol
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 16, 2014, 01:44:14 PM: yup that's it.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 16, 2014, 05:06:35 PM: I figured it out you just have to go for it, The shift mechanism had been pulled out and in a tub i managed to find all the parts and put it in the way it looks in the book then the clutch back on and it all works, every gear is their and the shifter even returns back to normal spot, Happy days on to the next part
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 11:32:32 AM: Parts are rolling in cylinder is ready piston rings little end bearing engine is almost ready to go back together :)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06928_zps45f83020.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 11:37:20 AM: nice!...what ended up being done to the cylinder?
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Motorrad on July 24, 2014, 11:37:24 AM: Very nice! Make sure you check the ring end gap. Those 125cc are picky
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 11:40:17 AM: whats a good figure i can check it now doesnt give me any specks on piston box only piston to cylinder clearance which is spot on
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 11:46:20 AM: the manual I have for an 88 gives a useable range of .15mm-.35mm ring end gap.
you could call your local Kawie dealer to double check on the 85, but it should be compatible...but don't hold me to that.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 11:47:22 AM: cylinder was measured and came back within specs this bike has never been rebuilt first piston still in bike which is a bit hard to believe but the previous owner has had the bike from new, I just deglazed the cylinder like u guys told me to local Kawasaki shop said the cylinder is better than most 2,3 year old cylinders :)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 11:52:20 AM: 0.15-0.35 and the shop checked it and its 0.19 :)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 11:52:57 AM: perfect!! :-D
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 11:54:18 AM: yeah im getting a bit excited like a kid at Christmas :-D
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 11:57:21 AM: yup, I thinks it's safe to say we all feel like kids at X-Mas once the new parts start rollin in :mrgreen:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 12:05:39 PM: trying to figure out if newer model radiator will fit mines a bit busted up, Holds fluid but isnt gona look the part with all the new stuff on it
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 12:17:03 PM: yes i have got a set of new rad for the 87 250 but the 85 125 only has 1 radiator and i cant find new item
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 12:23:00 PM: yeah sorry about that, got confused bouncing back and forth from your other thread....the 84 and 85 125's share the same part#'s for the radiator...but again, that doesn't mean another year/years wont fit.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 12:30:33 PM: Ill let u off this time :lol: Just have to keep searching or i will custom make something maybe 250 seat and tank with twin 250 radiators and shrouds wonder if that will fit hmmmmm more coolant wouldnt be a problem I wouldnt think
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 24, 2014, 12:34:31 PM: there's a few used ones in here....
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X1985+kawasaki+kx125+radiator&_nkw=1985+kawasaki+kx125+radiator&_sacat=0

you could always go to a local radiator shop and either have yours repaired...or, if you feel like dishin out the cash, you could have them make a complete new one by using your existing one as a model for them to go off....and they could even make it a touch larger if you give them fairly accurate measurements....just a thought.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 24, 2014, 12:43:55 PM: your search shows a lot more than mine even when i click on international some sellers will not post to Australia :(
And yes I really want a new one, Might take the old one into town and se what our local guy can do or I can send it to Melbourne where their is lots more options Ebay is my best option I live out in the country not much here.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 27, 2014, 09:58:57 PM: All the nice builds on here made me decide to pull the 125 all the way down and start from scratch heres the start point

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06942_zpse29e122c.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 28, 2014, 07:32:50 AM: Atta boy....that's the only way to go!
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 03, 2014, 07:01:01 PM: Hey guys do I use a gasket sealant with the clutch case or just the gasket :?
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on August 03, 2014, 08:19:00 PM: just the gasket should be good, unless you've noticed it leaking before.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 03, 2014, 09:46:46 PM: never had oil in her yet but both mating surfaces look good thanx
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on August 04, 2014, 07:56:08 AM: a great piece of advice...if you use the Cometic gaskets, they're rubber coated aluminum, and the rubber acts like a sealant...I've even re-used my clutch cover gasket on my 250 3 or 4 times now.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 04, 2014, 08:24:51 PM: squish clearance piston to lowest part of head is aprox 1.3 mm ? 1985 kx 125 is that gona do the job?

Thanx Ben

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06965_zpsec8c4fe4.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 05, 2014, 05:12:24 PM: 1.3mm? want to screw this head on and move to next part any help plz 8-)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 08, 2014, 03:31:41 PM: Frame is done heres some pics

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06967_zps4166f876.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06966_zps624822d4.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on August 09, 2014, 02:46:25 AM: 1.3mm = .051" for those of us in the USA :wink:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on August 09, 2014, 12:12:17 PM: yeah soz still use mm here in oz
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 02, 2014, 04:24:29 PM: Progress report engine is in frame yaay!!!

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC07034_zpse7f8cabb.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on September 02, 2014, 04:26:09 PM: Looks like a real work of art...
Keep those pics coming.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 02, 2014, 09:30:47 PM: New swing arm bearings should be here next week and Im thinking of buying my own press as their is no work shops close to me it will be a great addition to the shed anyway these are cheap but i think it will do the job

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Shop-Press-H-Frame-6000kg.aspx?pid=214467#Cross
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on September 03, 2014, 03:00:23 AM: I've been using that same style of press for about 10 years.
For most bike needs it does a great job.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 16, 2014, 08:28:32 PM: Anyone no what fuel cap can be used to fit the 85 kx 125 or has anyone got one? Some guy on ebay says the 87 250 fits the 85 125 but no it doesnt. The thread on the 125 is much finer than the 250. My bike came without the cap :|
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on September 17, 2014, 02:28:47 AM: 51049-1006
KX125 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
KX250 (KX250-A5)
KX125-A ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
KX250-A (KX250-A5)
KX125-A3 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
KX250-A3 (KX250-A5)
KX125-A4 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
KX250-A4 (KX250-A5)
KLX250-A1 KLX250
KX125-A5 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
KX250-A5 (KX250-A5)
KLX250-A2 KLX250
KX125-A6 KX125 ('80 A6)
KX125-A6 KX125 ('81 A7)
KX250-A6 KX250
KX420-A1 KX420
1981 KX125-A7 KX125 ('80 A6)
1981 KX125-A7 KX125 ('81 A7)
1981 KX250-A7 KX250
1981 KX420-A2 KX420
1981 KX80-C1 KX80 ('81 KX80-C1)
1981 KX80-C1 KX80 ('82 KX80-C2)
1982 KDX80-B2 KDX80
1982 KX125-B1 KX125
1982 KX250-B1 KX250
1982 KX80-C2 KX80 ('81 KX80-C1)
1982 KX80-C2 KX80 ('82 KX80-C2)
1983 KDX80-B3 KDX80
1983 KX125-B2 KX125
1983 KX250-C1 KX250 ('83 KX250-C1)
1983 KX250-C1 KX250 ('84 KX250-C2)
1983 KX500-A1 KX500 ('83 A1)
1983 KX500-A1 KX500 ('84 A2)
1983 KX60-A1 KX60
1983 KX80-E1 KX80
1984 KX125-C1 KX125
1984 KX250-C2 KX250 ('83 KX250-C1)
1984 KX250-C2 KX250 ('84 KX250-C2)
1984 KX500-A2 KX500 ('83 A1)
1984 KX500-A2 KX500 ('84 A2)
1984 KX60-A2 KX60
1984 KX80-E2 KX80 ('84 KX80-E2)
1984 KX80-E2 KX80 ('85 KX80-E3)
1985 KX125-D1 KX125
1985 KX250-D1 KX250
1985 KX500-B1 KX500
1985 KX80-E3 KX80 ('84 KX80-E2)
1985 KX80-E3 KX80 ('85 KX80-E3)
1986 KX125-E1 KX125
1986 KX250-D2 KX250
1986 KX500-B2 KX500
1986 KX80-G1 KX80
1987 KLF110-A1 Mojave 110
1987 KLF110-B1 Mojave 110E
1987 KX80-G2 KX80
1987 KX80-J2 Big Wheel
1974 KX125 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
1974 KX250 (KX250-A5)
1975 KX125-A ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
1975 KX250-A (KX250-A5)
1976 KX125-A3 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
1976 KX250-A3 (KX250-A5)
1978 KX125-A4 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
1978 KX250-A4 (KX250-A5)
1979 KLX250-A1 KLX250
1979 KX125-A5 ('78-'79 KX125-A4-A5)
1979 KX250-A5 (KX250-A5)
1980 KLX250-A2 KLX250
1980 KX125-A6 KX125 ('80 A6)
1980 KX125-A6 KX125 ('81 A7)
1980 KX250-A6 KX250
1980 KX420-A1 KX420
1981 KX125-A7 KX125 ('80 A6)
1981 KX125-A7 KX125 ('81 A7)
1981 KX250-A7 KX250
1981 KX420-A2 KX420
1981 KX80-C1 KX80 ('81 KX80-C1)
1981 KX80-C1 KX80 ('82 KX80-C2)
1982 KDX80-B2 KDX80
1982 KX125-B1 KX125
1982 KX250-B1 KX250
1982 KX80-C2 KX80 ('81 KX80-C1)
1982 KX80-C2 KX80 ('82 KX80-C2)
1983 KDX80-B3 KDX80
1983 KX125-B2 KX125
1983 KX250-C1 KX250 ('83 KX250-C1)
1983 KX250-C1 KX250 ('84 KX250-C2)
1983 KX500-A1 KX500 ('83 A1)
1983 KX500-A1 KX500 ('84 A2)
1983 KX60-A1 KX60
1983 KX80-E1 KX80
1984 KDX80-C1 KDX80
1984 KX125-C1 KX125
1984 KX250-C2 KX250 ('83 KX250-C1)
1984 KX250-C2 KX250 ('84 KX250-C2)
1984 KX500-A2 KX500 ('83 A1)
1984 KX500-A2 KX500 ('84 A2)
1984 KX60-A2 KX60
1984 KX80-E2 KX80 ('84 KX80-E2)
1984 KX80-E2 KX80 ('85 KX80-E3)
1985 KDX80-C2 KDX80
1985 KX125-D1 KX125
1985 KX250-D1 KX250
1985 KX500-B1 KX500
1985 KX60-B1 KX60
1985 KX80-E3 KX80 ('84 KX80-E2)
1985 KX80-E3 KX80 ('85 KX80-E3)
1986 KDX80-C3 KDX80
1986 KX125-E1 KX125
1986 KX250-D2 KX250
1986 KX500-B2 KX500
1986 KX60-B2 KX60
1986 KX80-G1 KX80
1987 KDX80-C4 KDX80
1987 KX60-B3 KX60
1987 KX80-G2 KX80
1987 KX80-J2 Big Wheel
1988 KDX80-C5 KDX80
1988 KX60-B4 KX60
1990 KX60-B6 KX60
1991 KX60-B7 KX60
1992 KX60-B8 KX60
1993 KX60-B9 KX60
1994 KX60-B10 KX60
1995 KX60-B11 KX60
1996 KX60-B12 KX60
1997 KX60-B13 KX60
1998 KX60-B14 KX60
1999 KX60-B15 KX60
2000 KX60-B16 KX60
2001 KX60-B17 KX60
2002 KX60-B18 KX60
2003 KX60-B19 KX60
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 17, 2014, 07:33:50 AM: wow...that's a lot of interchangeability!!

excellent info too!
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 17, 2014, 04:06:17 PM: geez thats made my search alot bigger :wink:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 17, 2014, 04:38:18 PM: I can still get it from kawie for 25 bucks awesome

Also thanx Sandblaster the press is awesome well worth the cash, swingarm bearings came out easy
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC00519_zpse389e811.jpg)

Ill be finished her in a week or so
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 23, 2014, 06:31:29 PM: Swing arm fixed straight not broken put some hours into it but the result i think is worth it another thing ticked off the list or should I say book

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC00947_zps15e39f20.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC00946_zps723e0122.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 24, 2014, 06:44:17 PM: My Postman rocks
anyone ever wrapped their tank with these decals? Hope it comes out nice
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC00978_zps815dc443.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 25, 2014, 11:24:21 AM: this arrived today and I was very happy to see some extra bits in the box i couldnt see in the pic $80 gave me the internal plastics (shock protecter) all spare bolts but i got excited when i found the bifold levers and IMS shifter SCORE :lol:

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/Screenshot_54_zps8b37e61c.png)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 25, 2014, 03:14:08 PM: Question.... Is the 85 125 seat the same as 85 87 125-500?

Seat cover came in mail today says 1985-87 125-500 doesnt even come close to fit :x with a month turn around on new item geez
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 25, 2014, 08:54:15 PM: where did you get the cover from?...they should take it back if it's incorrect.
CEET Racing has always been good...and I just recently got one from EVO for my 500 that fit perfectly...here's the thread,

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,13108.0.html
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 25, 2014, 09:59:16 PM: http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/motomart-superstore?_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2754
Im waiting to hear back from them I looked on the ebay site and can see that they make the same style and color seat cover for a 90 91 I think they have sent me that one not the one Im after.

This bike is intended on being used by the wife and she has her heart set on a gripper seat cover or I would use the OEM style that are available, I like the gripper seat too :wink:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 25, 2014, 10:01:22 PM: Quote from: bens87braap on September 24, 2014, 06:44:17 PM
My Postman rocks
anyone ever wrapped their tank with these decals? Hope it comes out nice
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC00978_zps815dc443.jpg)

NOW IM ANGRY THE DAM RAD SHROUD ISNT CLOSE ENOUGH TO OEM SO THE WRAP DECAL DOESNT FIT PROPERLY CANT USE IT :-(
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on September 27, 2014, 11:09:01 AM: they are sending me a new seat cover now I have this one if any Aussie kxriders want it let me no u can have it
Postage to states outways the price of the cover
New Kawasaki BLUE LOGO KX125 KX250 1988-89, KX500 1988-06 Gripper Seat cover
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Kawasaki-BLUE-LOGO-KX125-KX250-1988-89-KX500-1988-06-Gripper-Seat-cover-/400776634904?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d50262218

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/Screenshot_62_zps6ee2f9c8.png)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 27, 2014, 11:37:41 AM: I bought a cover from them a couple years ago...it was a great product and fit perfectly, and I still have the seat...
(http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x393/foxx4afoxx/mxz-x/HPIM0851.jpg)

it didn't have the "KX" logo on it...I had to make a stencil from my OEM '00 seat and dye it on...it was non-gripper, as I like the freedom to move around on the seat.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 06, 2014, 04:41:47 PM: Shes close now lots of things I would do different next build but having fun along the way

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01127_zpsd6f03a11.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01102_zpsafc25724.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01093_zps4f837d56.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01107_zps68aa3b88.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 06, 2014, 08:55:04 PM: hasnt come out exactly the way planed but has been fun building
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: queen of spodes on October 07, 2014, 05:02:44 AM: How are your power valves? I have a NOS 85 valve if needed.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 07, 2014, 01:09:31 PM: thanx Queen I bought a set when i first got this bike as I new I would have problems. To my surprise the power valves were the only thing in the engine that didnt really need looking at just a good lube up and all was good so I have a spare set now
But thanx

Spare valves came vavles alone allthough the pic describing them showed the whole lot. Tiny little suckas these 125s
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-07-22134254_zpsce10ddf4.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 18, 2014, 12:18:45 PM: Seat cover fitted and yes the beers do help thanx Foxx4 for the advice lol

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01504_zpsd496aa07.jpg)

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Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on October 18, 2014, 12:25:45 PM: Quote from: bens87braap on October 18, 2014, 12:18:45 PM
Seat cover fitted and yes the beers do help thanx Foxx4 for the advice lol

yup, everything's so much more "relaxed" when beer is included in the activities. :-D
cover looks good!
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 18, 2014, 05:47:56 PM: first ride today took it really easy just putted around the on the dirt road. Still no leaks :-D
The engine seems to cut out for a split second like no spark. If the bike is running in gear it bump starts itself it like hesitates for a second would that be a bad earth or bad connection somewhere?
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 20, 2014, 07:50:34 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Fb369ovpQ&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on October 21, 2014, 03:13:12 AM: Quote from: bens87braap on October 18, 2014, 05:47:56 PM
first ride today took it really easy just putted around the on the dirt road. Still no leaks :-D
The engine seems to cut out for a split second like no spark. If the bike is running in gear it bump starts itself it like hesitates for a second would that be a bad earth or bad connection somewhere?

Could very well be a bad ground or connection.
You have to start at the beginning and work your way through the system until you find the problem.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on October 21, 2014, 08:03:51 AM: Quote from: sandblaster on October 21, 2014, 03:13:12 AM
Quote from: bens87braap on October 18, 2014, 05:47:56 PM
first ride today took it really easy just putted around the on the dirt road. Still no leaks :-D
The engine seems to cut out for a split second like no spark. If the bike is running in gear it bump starts itself it like hesitates for a second would that be a bad earth or bad connection somewhere?

Could very well be a bad ground or connection.
You have to start at the beginning and work your way through the system until you find the problem.

yup, like sandblaster said.
on Sunday, I noticed my pipe was just starting to leak black spooge through the red RTV at the cylinder...so whilst I had the bike torn down some to seal the pipe back up, I figured I'd toss in a new plug too.
when I pulled the wire cap off the plug...I noticed it came off with ZERO effort!!....that was because the threaded nut cap on the plug had come loose and was stuck in the wire cap....so basically, my connection was just "floating" around.
I never noticed any ignition problems, but eventually I'm sure I would have.
so on the new plug, I removed the nut cap 1st, and put a drop of red Loctite on it...we won't be having that issue again!
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 21, 2014, 04:18:57 PM: Yeah I have pulled all the electrics out and tested to the best of my ability and found some errors.

It All got sent to Melbourne (which mean Money) to be rewound and test the rest. I have cleaned all connection points now some were really bad ordered a new plug lead too.

Hopefully in a week or 2 I can finish running her in thanx guys.

PS still trying to find a rear wheel I have no rear brake and cant hand it to the wife like that
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on October 22, 2014, 08:07:28 AM: Quote from: bens87braap on October 21, 2014, 04:18:57 PM
PS still trying to find a rear wheel I have no rear brake and cant hand it to the wife like that

huh...I thought someone found one for you??
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on October 22, 2014, 02:43:16 PM: that wheel wasnt any better than the one I got wasnt prepared to pay 250 for a wheel that needed repair too I just keep looking

And it needs to be a complete wheel with the drum brake on it too
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 02, 2014, 05:42:40 PM: Got my wheel a KDX 200 one and I even got mud on her now. Selecting all gears and is a powerful little bike. It is no good for the wife to snappy she rode it and hit band in 2nd and said its not for me lol

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC01562_zpsb7219f3a.jpg)

But my little brother loves the bike he is only 17 and has a crf 150 07 wants to swap me bikes hmmmmmm what to do I could allways paint the crf green
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Oblivious Maximus on November 03, 2014, 12:54:18 AM: Keep it and look for a 500.. Then you'll have a 3 piece set.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on November 03, 2014, 06:37:27 AM: Quote from: Oblivious Maximus on November 03, 2014, 12:54:18 AM
Keep it and look for a 500.. Then you'll have a 3 piece set.

keep it...run it into the ground... NOS parts are gonna be non-existent soon anywho...then when it's dead, part it out and make a few bucks.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 03, 2014, 11:07:00 AM: yeah it wont ever leave the family my brother comes here every 2nd weekend and just wants a bike to ride around the farm the crf is too small and tame for him and I think the crf is a better bike for Kath to ride so i will keep it but my bro will ride it for now. Its a fun bike to ride but the 250 is better for me just glad my first 2t build started and runs great thats it 4 me Im off ridding today braaaaappppp!!!!!!
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 03, 2014, 11:12:09 AM: Another thing the KDX runs a rear brake that is slotted out to hold in place with the swingarm and the kx has a floating brake thats connected to a rail that runs under the swingarm. As their was some confusion earlier with the fitment of the wheel it is just the brake that was different and was a simple fix (the kx brake drum slides straight into the kdx wheel). Thanx for all the help more than happy with the results Ill post some more pics with the good plastics and original (style) graphics. I just pulled the 250 cylinder yesterday for a freshenup Ill keep yas posted .

Ben
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 03, 2014, 08:58:22 PM: Also Big thanx Sandblaster and Foxx4Beaver for all the stupid pm questions (I just wanted it to work). Couldnt have done it on my own :-D
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on November 03, 2014, 09:32:22 PM: you're welcome!....and I don't look at anyone's questions as being stupid...if that were the case, then I should be wearing a helmet 24/7 :lol:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on November 04, 2014, 02:16:15 AM: No thanks necessary.
I am the master of dumb questions.... Just ask Motorrad :lol:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 04, 2014, 09:12:34 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxxYjxP1zjc&feature=youtu.be

Short vid just starting to let her wind up a bit I ran a tank through it I should be right now?
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on November 05, 2014, 01:49:31 AM: A full tank?
In my opinion it's time to pin it to win it :-D
Sounds like it's running good.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 05, 2014, 09:44:44 AM: yeah i ran a full tank over the last few days but just eased the power on. She does sound good and heaps of power this weekend will be the test time for some hills :)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 05, 2014, 02:14:23 PM: thats it Im done Im not going to wrap the tank yet it might get dropped a bit in its first 6 months. So time to move now to the next project

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(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/2014-11-06133516_zps8e40ca71.jpg)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on November 05, 2014, 09:14:25 PM: looks great!...nice job.
I would suggest a crossbar pad on the handle bars....it can get a lil painful if your head slams into it for whatever reason :cry:
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: sandblaster on November 06, 2014, 01:59:26 AM: (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQybasG9kCsc9W35FpTwijoneCGHUo1ovcFvZhTr3qqRUR84TwGfw)
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 06, 2014, 08:36:56 AM: haha ouch yaeh i got one just hadnt put it on my bad lol
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: myquad on February 19, 2015, 04:54:11 AM: Ben.

Do you still need your side stand?

Do you want to sell it?

Regards
Dean

Www.facebook.com/kx125d1
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 29, 2015, 11:36:16 AM: took to long to finish the bike now I need to pull the engine out and paint it again lol shes clocked up 30 trouble free hours

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC04517_zpsentdunmj.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC04515_zpsvbq2pzbi.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC04519_zps9vto1nfz.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC04518_zpsgyqfhv9b.jpg)

87 rear fender
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Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 29, 2015, 11:53:44 AM: Quote from: bens87braap on July 29, 2015, 11:36:16 AM
87 rear fender
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC04521_zpsbbfpbvwc.jpg)

I thought it looked a bit..."off" :-)

still looks pretty good...clean for an '85.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on July 29, 2015, 12:02:54 PM: the original rear fender I found out is actually a 89? It just never fit in their properly and all the 85 ones I see dont have their arse up in the air like mine.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on July 29, 2015, 12:17:53 PM: Quote from: bens87braap on July 29, 2015, 12:02:54 PM
and all the 85 ones I see dont have their arse up in the air like mine.

that's what I was referring to as "off" :-D
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 08, 2015, 12:48:58 PM: had my first enduro Sprint in the pre 90 class had a awesome day lost the rear brake bike was dying if I leaned it over into corners. Fixed all the problems and won my first event..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5RgcR6d2s
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on November 08, 2015, 01:00:57 PM: right on!
that's a cool little lay-out there too.
Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 08, 2015, 01:45:44 PM: (http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06317_zpskuzvghzo.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06302_zpsylkaqqtd.jpg)

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(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b501/ben_brown5/DSC06112_zpsur6jsjnl.jpg)

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Title: Re: landed 85 kx 125
Post by: bens87braap on November 18, 2015, 12:35:44 PM: here is race number 3 I missed the second round as I was being tested for noise polution lol came in a 104db and I was aloud 115db Bike ran much better still no rear brake until it locks but it stopped dieing around corners, Some kawie wizaed fized the float hight and she was good to go. Im in the open class this race as their was no competition in the pre 90 due to another race being held on the same day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2POEi1SNM