KX Riders
Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: umberto on May 29, 2017, 02:53:27 AM
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We started this conversation in another thread, but I wanted to document the process without hijacking another person's thread too much.
Dirt Bike recently had a feature in its Two Stroke Tuesday e-mail series about Pro Circuit Racing installing 2017 plastic on a 2005 KX 125. Needless to say, it looks really nice. One added benefit is that the tank and seat allow for a much flatter transition.
(http://dirtbikemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_2017-copy.jpg)(http://dirtbikemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_2004-copy.jpg)
Pro Circuit is going to be producing a kit to recreate this conversion in the fall, but I figured I would try to recreate the results without waiting for their kit. The first step was trying to figure out which bike's stuff they used. The 250F and 450F have different mounting tabs for their shrouds, so all we need to do is figure out from the pictures posted by Dirt Bike how the shrouds mount. If you look closely, there are two outward facing bolts on the tank, which makes the plastic and tank 250F.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/Tank%20Clues_zpsgtiqqbat.jpg~original)
The two models share a subframe, so that is not an issue. We just need to figure out how they mounted it. Judging the distances from the exhaust and plastic mounting hole to the subframe mount on the right side, it looks like they just bolted that side up.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/right%20side%20subframe%20comparison_zpsxigstt6z.jpg~original)
The left side is a little bit more of a challenge. It requires a bracket to get to the mounting hole. It should be pretty easy to fabricate, seeing as how the other side and the top will hold the subframe in place while you measure for the bracket.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/left%20side%20comparison_zpsawlprooi.jpg~original)
The PC airbox uses the stock 125 airboot, so I imagine they just made a plate out of aluminum and mounted the 125 internals inside the 250F box. I did something similar on my 500 conversion, and it's pretty simple. You can buy just the outer box and front cover of the airbox from Kawasaki, so I'll be doing that. I'll cover the airbox conversion later.
The shrouds mount in three places with bolts, and will require at least a bracket off the radiator brace. The only thing I am not sure about is how they attach to the actual radiator. It looks like they are held in place by a plastic post. Thankfully, there are aftermarket louvers that you can buy that are relatively inexpensive. I'm thinking I may need to do some fabrication to attach the post to the two stroke louvers.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/Radiator%20Shrouds_zpsytviyhuy.jpg~original)
Kawasaki wants a ton for their seat assembly, so an aftermarket seat is in order. Unfortunately, SDG doesn't make a seat yet. Acerbis does make one of their X-Seats for it in black or green. There is also the eBay route, but there is only one listed and the seller wants more than the X-Seat.
I will be using the 2015 front number plate and fender that are already on the bike. The 2017 fender is not that different, and the 2017 front number plate is a bit flimsy looking. No sense changing a good look just to get everything up to 2017 standards.
That is what I have figured out so far. I will be looking for the parts used on eBay to save money, but it may be a little while to find them. I'll keep you posted.
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Well, looks like I lucked out. There was a guy selling the subframe and the tank on eBay for big savings. Score! They should be here later this week or early next week.
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Sounds like an interesting project. I'll be watching this one. I was thinking about converting over to the 2017 plastics also on my 500, I do know that there will be quite a bit of fabrication.
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I thought it might a fun project for the summer. It gets so hot in July and August here that you can't do much riding.
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I thought it might a fun project for the summer. It gets so hot in July and August here that you can't do much riding.
I hear ya there, it gets so ungodly humid here in the Florida summer, especially with it now being in the rainy season. I usually just ride in the morning for a few hours and call it a day, the sun just drains the energy right out of ya!
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The subframe and tank shipped today, and eBay is estimating a Thursday delivery. I did see one issue with the mounting that I will need to address. The 2017 subframe mounts from two sides with individual bolts that thread in to the frame, while the 2004 used one bolt that screwed into the other side of the subframe. I am trying to make the conversion bolt on, so that I can switch back to the 2004 plastic if I don't like it. I have an idea on how to make it work, but I will need to get everything in my hands first. Here is what I am talking about with the mounting:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/subframe%20differences_zpsqbkzvtk7.jpg~original)
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i heard the 19 kx450 is a whole new bike so i gather it will have fresh plastics on it , you might want to put the 19 stuff on your k5 umberto to bring it up to date . :-)
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I can do it. I still have the 500, a 250, and a 125, so I should be covered for a few updates. :-D
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I got my plastic, seat, and air box ordered today. The air box is back ordered, but the plastic and seat should be here by Friday. That should at least let me set up the subframe and plastics. eBay updated to show the subframe and tank getting here on Thursday. Saturday is shaping up to be a fun day in the shop!
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OK, so I got most of the parts in (the airbox halves are still on backorder) and was able to start the mock-up. I started with my 2004 KX 250. First thing I did was to remove the plastic, gas tank, subframe, and exhaust.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/8950303D-650F-42BA-BA3C-1018AF9CC264_zpsui7fensv.jpg~original)
It took a little sanding on the left side, but I was able to fasten the subframe and the top and left:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/7032879D-FB39-4A9F-B04B-2EC5BE616927_zpscmsbhgqa.jpg~original)
The gas tank slips into the frame rails, as long as you remove the two rubbers on the sides. The back ones appear to be on the frame in the PC pictures, so I left them. More on the tank in a second:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/6512E669-A28F-42D2-B3AA-70BD7E931C01_zpsyla1pmwn.jpg~original)
So at this point I am feeling pretty good about the whole process. That was until I tried to mount the long piece of plastic on the left side. The radiator scoops were too far back to catch the side number plates. It was about an inch too far back. I switched gears a little bit and mocked up the right side of the subframe so I could at least test the fit of the seat and see if it was in spec. I used a little bit of aluminum strap; the final piece will be 1/4" aluminum and will require a bit of welding. I didn't have any 1/4", so I decided to just mock up so I could continue on with the fitment.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/3E8DD0E4-19E3-49D9-BC7F-FA333DF07C91_zpsfcvy55mt.jpg~original)
Mounting the seat confirmed that it was at least an inch too short. I think it may have something to do with the tank being too high in the back, so I may need to do some heating. I tried to remove the bolt at the front of the subframe and let it rotate back, and I was able to get everything to fit.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/2657597B-F3B6-4C50-94A3-0AB413C9C875_zpsd1n42gfn.jpg~original)
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/F47D32E5-54DE-4B96-88B7-7F51A12B2F8D_zpsgyvkzerk.jpg~original)
The tank should be able to come down about an inch before it hits the subframe, so I think I may be able to heat my problems away. As you can see in the second picture, the tank on my bike rides out from the frame more than the PC bike.
Tank clearance:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/ED5A7FC4-1B34-4C4D-9088-B8A1EA25EC52_zpsrtschtk6.jpg~original)
Frame Clearance:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/8635D91B-7EAC-4BAD-A74B-97D748C3E9C6_zps4cg79cft.jpg~original)
Anyway, that's day one. I think this is doable, it's just going to take some work. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Before I heat the tank, I figured I would try spacing the subframe up to see if that helped. I was able to get everything to line up using about a 2 1/2" spacer on right side and I added about that much to the spacer on the left side. I used vise grips to hold it in place:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/C9FF9DA5-C87D-46ED-B4C1-BE8218BE55F0_zps0zkxycdq.jpg~original)
It fit really well, but only Rik Smits (former 7'4" Indiana Pacers center and dirt bike lover) could ride it.
Here's Rik:
(https://s.yimg.com/lq/p/sp/editorial_image/f4/f4bd7fb518dd18f12291449e770b48f2/rik_smits_finds_a_home_away_from_hoops_on_a_dirt_bike.jpg)
Here's the bike I built for him:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/C4D21032-13BC-4A0B-B2F5-4D4420F8AEBC_zpsmuyxkdrh.jpg~original)
I figured it didn't cost me anything to try and it eliminated that as a possibility (no offense Rik Smits). I am going to get out the heat gun tomorrow and try to match the gas tank gap on the PC bike. I think that is the way home from here. I love the looks, except for that dang X Seat, which I forgot how much I hate, so I think the work will be worth it. I'll keep you posted on tomorrow's progress.
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That's cool. I remember Smits. Still have a few of his trading cards in a bin from when i was a kid.
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A little more measuring revealed that even lowering the tank with the heat gun won't make the plastic line up. I think Pro Circuit spaced the subframe back at the top so the plastics will line up. I'm actually going to try to call them tomorrow and see if they will reveal some secrets of the swap. If not, I may just wait until their kit comes out since I have all the stuff already. No sense tearing stuff up just to try to reinvent the wheel.
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A little more measuring revealed that even lowering the tank with the heat gun won't make the plastic line up. I think Pro Circuit spaced the subframe back at the top so the plastics will line up. I'm actually going to try to call them tomorrow and see if they will reveal some secrets of the swap. If not, I may just wait until their kit comes out since I have all the stuff already. No sense tearing stuff up just to try to reinvent the wheel.
Wow you got busy with that one, I was sure hoping it would work out for you. I am curious if they will give you any information!
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I'm hoping that I can play the admin at KX Riders card. Maybe he'll give me a pre-production kit so I can do a write up for the site. If you don't ask, you don't get. :-D
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A little more measuring revealed that even lowering the tank with the heat gun won't make the plastic line up. I think Pro Circuit spaced the subframe back at the top so the plastics will line up. I'm actually going to try to call them tomorrow and see if they will reveal some secrets of the swap. If not, I may just wait until their kit comes out since I have all the stuff already. No sense tearing stuff up just to try to reinvent the wheel.
The more I think about it, the more I think that that I need to heat the tank and space the subframe. I may try that before giving in and calling PC. It would feel a lot better to figure it out on my own. Like a blind squirrel finding a nut. :-D
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I got my Dirt Bike in the mail today, and low and behold it has an article on this very conversion. It confirms that they used 250F parts, that the subframe has to be moved out at the top, and that the tank was not modified. I am going to try to fit my parts to my 2005 KX 125 to see if that makes any difference in tank fitment, otherwise I am going to heat mine.
Here are some new pictures they didn't show in the e-mail. They did there top subframe spacing bracket exactly how I was going to do mine. It's nice to know I'm on the right track.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/DE16F8F7-D781-455B-AD4E-3E8A869DAF32_zpsxwczdszn.jpg~original)
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Looks like they have a pretty good build up off the airbox to get it in position also
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Looks like they have a pretty good build up off the airbox to get it in position also
I should know more about it next week. The airbox and cover were back ordered; they finally shipped out today.
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So I tried the conversion on my 125, and it was about the same as my 250. I think I will need to just heat the tank a little bit to get it to fit correctly. It's a little off at the back tank bolt. Anyway, here's everything on my 125:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/CCCF539A-7A31-4CE9-8D25-D330D3FDD0DD_zpsnjotcigg.jpg~original)
The rear end appears to be a little low because the front is up in the wheel chock.
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So I tried the conversion on my 125, and it was about the same as my 250. I think I will need to just heat the tank a little bit to get it to fit correctly. It's a little off at the back tank bolt. Anyway, here's everything on my 125:
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag75/umberto_32/CCCF539A-7A31-4CE9-8D25-D330D3FDD0DD_zpsnjotcigg.jpg~original)
The rear end appears to be a little low because the front is up in the wheel chock.
Your definitely getting it closer. Looking good!
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all I'm seeing is photo bucket p500 in place of pics :?
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same here...wtf?
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Photobucket declared war on people using their site to link pictures on websites, even though they clearly offer the service. If you follow the link, it lets you know that you can restore the link for the low, low price of $399 per year. No other options, just a $399 plan. Most people are going to start using Imgur or another site that isn't greedy and evil.
I'm going to fix the links on my story soon so that you can see what's happening again. Unfortunately I have over 400 links to fix. :-o
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Photobucket declared war on people using their site to link pictures on websites, even though they clearly offer the service. If you follow the link, it lets you know that you can restore the link for the low, low price of $399 per year. No other options, just a $399 plan. Most people are going to start using Imgur or another site that isn't greedy and evil.
I'm going to fix the links on my story soon so that you can see what's happening again. Unfortunately I have over 400 links to fix. :-o
This will backfire upon them for soon they'll be R.I.P. :evil:
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still waiting to see the photos :?
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Sorry, life keeps getting in the way. That and my nearly 400 picture links to fix. :-D I am going to try to get something written up on Friday for posting via Imgur, and I'm going to need some examples. I will work on this thread, my aluminum build thread, and my 2003 500 conversion first. Stay tuned.
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https://onedrive.live.com/?id=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9%21102&cid=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9 (https://onedrive.live.com/?id=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9%21102&cid=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9)
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I host my crap on microsofts "onedrive", no bs advertisements etc.
https://onedrive.live.com/?id=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9%21102&cid=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9 (https://onedrive.live.com/?id=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9%21102&cid=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9)
I'll give that a try as well; it's good to have choices. Thank you Rosstius.
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I got off this project when I decided to buy the frame and other bits from the guy I got the subframe and tank from to do an actual 2017 conversion. A couple of weeks ago, another member posted a link to an eBay kit that looks really well thought out. It included a spacer for the airbox that will solve a problem on my conversion, so I negotiated a deal with the guy to buy a kit and include an extra spacer for a bit more. I think I'm going to try the kit on Goliath or my son's 04, as I still have a few bits left over. I'll post pictures once I get the kit in my hands.
Here's that kit I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-kx250f-plastic-conversion-kit-2003-and-up-kx125-International/282938774578?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51378%26meid%3D30055a94527a478eabc4afa36d951bc0%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D222867404308%26itm%3D282938774578&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A4531bac9-513a-11e8-a5ce-74dbd1809405%7Cparentrq%3A35de0bad1630ab6bb35d7739fffe3479%7Ciid%3A1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-kx250f-plastic-conversion-kit-2003-and-up-kx125-International/282938774578?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51378%26meid%3D30055a94527a478eabc4afa36d951bc0%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D222867404308%26itm%3D282938774578&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A4531bac9-513a-11e8-a5ce-74dbd1809405%7Cparentrq%3A35de0bad1630ab6bb35d7739fffe3479%7Ciid%3A1)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Gv4AAOSw1ZJayY4v/s-l500.jpg)
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The KXF 450 tank did not work on the 125 conversion, might be ok on the 250 two stroke??
@9.00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwnzC1dypRg&t=1084s
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Does this kit work with converting an 07 Kx250? Or just the 03/04 250? (and 125's of course)
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Hi racingcoleman, welcome to the site. The part numbers are different, but it's basically the same shape on the parts fiche. The 2017 tank is not a perfect fit anyway, so I think you can make it work with a little adjustment (heat or spacers).
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Hello
ME and my brother found something else
Rmz 2009 aluminium fuel tank fits perfect. Just need some extra work for the top shape, but it's cheap and not plastic
2013 seat kx250f fit perfect on the rmz tank
2009kx250f subframe fits perfect with the seat and rear fender. Just minor changes
I will make a video with the built
http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/ (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/)
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That's interesting. What year shrouds did you use?
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Kx250f 2017
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The link appears to be broken. I updated the settings so you can click on it, but it looks like part of the address is missing.
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(https://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a408/snowboarderro/IMAG0427_zpswmrpkxyc.jpg) (https://s1032.photobucket.com/user/snowboarderro/media/IMAG0427_zpswmrpkxyc.jpg.html)
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I found this kit, which appears to use the stock components with a custom seat and brackets. Looks really clean, and uses the stock tank.
(https://222261-679712-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tx-race-conversion-restyle-plastic-kit-kawasaki-kx-125-250-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-IMG002b_1000x1000px.jpg)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25528825@N04/sets/72157688748062063 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25528825@N04/sets/72157688748062063)
https://www.txrace.com/tx-race-restyle-plastic-kit-for-kawasaki-kx125-250-2003-2008-is-now-available-to-order-online/?c=44f18f422eef (https://www.txrace.com/tx-race-restyle-plastic-kit-for-kawasaki-kx125-250-2003-2008-is-now-available-to-order-online/?c=44f18f422eef)
The price is listed at $335, and includes the seat, plastics, and graphics. Shipping is not included.
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I bought a kit to try, and the shipping to Oklahoma was $96. I'll keep you posted on the results.
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I figured I would see how the kit compares to using a conversion kit, like the MX Powder kit I purchased on eBay.
Option 1:
TX Race Kit - $335, includes everything
Option 2:
MX Powder Kit - $200.00 (as I remember)
2017 KX subframe - AC Racing $260.00
Stock KX250F Tank - $175.00 (if you can find them)
Acerbis X-Seat - $179.99
Acerbis full plastic kit - $125
DeCal Works OEM shroud graphics - $49.95 (estimated)
Total - $989.94
If you add in shipping of $96 to Oklahoma for the TX Race Kit, you still get a savings of $558.94. :-o
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I don't think you can get the brackets and air boot pieces from that ebay seller anymore, it would be interesting to see if you could use the TX kit along with the KXF 250 tank 👍🏼
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I don't think you can get the brackets and air boot pieces from that ebay seller anymore, it would be interesting to see if you could use the TX kit along with the KXF 250 tank 👍🏼
I had issues getting the tank to fit correctly. I was going to heat it pretty extensively to get it to sit down in the frame rails on my 250.
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Did you use a KXF 240 or 450 tank?
That Tyler "Breaking News / Illegal Dirt Bike / Illegal Pit Bike" ZZzzzzz Monagan dude on youtube doesn't not seem to be the brightest of sparks and do not think he would be capable of heating a fart with any real success let alone a tank and he didn't mention anything about fitment issues with the KXF 250 tank but did say he had a 450 one for sale at the time.
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Did you use a KXF 240 or 450 tank?
That Tyler "Breaking News / Illegal Dirt Bike / Illegal Pit Bike" ZZzzzzz Monagan dude on youtube doesn't not seem to be the brightest of sparks and do not think he would be capable of heating a fart with any real success let alone a tank and he didn't mention anything about fitment issues with the KXF 250 tank but did say he had a 450 one for sale at the time.
Mine was a 250F. Most guys try this swap on a 125, so maybe that makes a difference?
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I went with the blue seat combo. I’m excited to see how it turns out.
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I checked with TX Race, and they are back ordered on the kit because of the huge demand. They didn't give me an ETA, so we're in a holding pattern for now.
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I checked with TX Race, and they are back ordered on the kit because of the huge demand. They didn't give me an ETA, so we're in a holding pattern for now.
That's a bummer man!!
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I checked with TX Race, and they are back ordered on the kit because of the huge demand. They didn't give me an ETA, so we're in a holding pattern for now.
That's a bummer man!!
Yeah, I was pretty excited to get going on it. He didn't sound like it would be forever, but he didn't give me a concrete time frame. I'm sure they are overwhelmed right now, so maybe he will at least have more info soon.
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One of my employees walked in to my office today with a big box in his hands. I wasn't expecting anything, so I was confused and thought it might be for Mrs. Umberto. Nope! Guess what I got in today....
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I had a chance to look through the instructions, and it is really well thought out. It would be hard to recreate all the pieces (the seat and airbox filler piece especially), but at the price they are charging for everything it wouldn't make sense to try to recreate it on your own.
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I decided to put this plastic kit on my 2003 conversion. I detailed the installation here (scroll towards the bottom of the page):
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,14629.315.html (http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,14629.315.html)
Bottom line is that this is the kit to buy. You won't be sorry.
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When I was building my 2017 conversion, I had an issue with my airbox spacing. I found a guy making kits similar to the Pro Circuit kit, but with 3D printed airbox spacers. I wanted to buy a single spacer, but he wasn’t interested in just selling a ring. I finally got him to agree by buying a kit. I haven’t done anything with the kit, because I needed to buy some parts to make it work. I had the stock tank from the 2017 conversion, and I managed to find a stock subframe for cheap on eBay. Everything else was OEM or aftermarket, so I’ve been slowly collecting parts. My son upgraded to a 250, so I decided to put the kit on his old 125. Unfortunately the kit did not come with instructions, and the company is no longer making the kits [edit 6/30/19 they are still offering the kits on eBay]. It took me a couple of Saturdays to figure it all out, but I think I finally got it where I like it. The kit comes with a couple of brackets to mount the subframe. One goes on the left side of the bike, and uses the subframe mount and the chain roller mount to locate a bracket for the new subframe to bolt to (picture 1). The other uses the shock mount and top subframe bolt to mount two new brackets that the top of the subframe attaches to (picture 2). In this picture I had the spacers installed incorrectly. The right side bolts directly to the bracket, and the spacer goes on the left side. I’ll post some pictures of the airbox spacers in my next post.
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The kit came with a bunch of non metric and low quality metric bolts from Home Depot or Lowe’s in sandwich bags, so I’ll definitely be making a couple of trips to the Fastenal store for final assembly, but I managed to use them for mock up. The two 3D printed rings required some light re-engineering, but I managed to get them mounted, and they bolted the airbox right up to the carburetor (picture 1). I think that was the hardest part, so I’m relieved it worked. My last hurdle is the seat. I used the base from an Acerbis X Seat, but it’s not stout enough to really work. I’m going to try using some additional ABS I have to reinforce it. If that doesn’t work, I guess it’s a stock seat if I can find one.
All I have left from here is the radiator attachments, posts for the front number plate, and a silencer mount.
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(https://i.imgur.com/stwuGrq.jpg)
I got a lot of work done on the 125 that doesn't really reflect the hours invested. It still kind of looks the same, but a lot was done under the hood. The first picture is how the bike sits right now. I did go ahead and switch to a black Acerbis soft X-Seat. I like it a lot better than the original green regular foam X-Seat. I think you could actually sit on this one for more than ten minutes. I also fabricated a new gas tank block off plate, as the one that came with the kit used bolts with nuts to secure it and I didn't feel like it would seal very well.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qt98hHj.jpg)
Once that was done, I sealed the airbox, torqued all the bolts on the subframe, and got the bike ready for the plastic to go on. I breezed through all that, and was really having a great day until I got to the air filter. It's simple to mount, right? Not this one. The 2017 airbox does not have guides for the filter cage (unless I missed them on the parts fiche), and the element holder has to be really pushed towards the cage to get the bolt to catch. It took me a good 30 minutes to figure out that the element holder just needed to be pushed in and that I didn't have the thing in there wrong. :-D
Once I got that all squared away, I made a mounting bracket for the radiator shrouds, and that's as far as I got. Next up is the silencer. It is coming out at a too steep angle, so I'll need to relax the angle and have it rewelded. After that, it's on to a few small cosmetic items and it's time to take it for a spin.
(https://i.imgur.com/t90EZtf.jpg)
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Looking good man!!👍
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Looking good man!!👍
Thank you sir.
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I got a lot of work done on the 125 that doesn't really reflect the hours invested. It still kind of looks the same, but a lot was done under the hood.
Any prototype work is time consuming and requires patience,
When I was younger I couldn't do some of the things I do now because I didn't have enough patience...
Thanks for posting... Looks great...
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I got a lot of work done on the 125 that doesn't really reflect the hours invested. It still kind of looks the same, but a lot was done under the hood.
Any prototype work is time consuming and requires patience,
When I was younger I couldn't do some of the things I do now because I didn't have enough patience...
Thanks for posting... Looks great...
Thank you sir. I'm trying really hard not to let this one get out of hand, but you know how that goes...
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Boy do I ever.... :lol:
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Now that the brackets are installed or fabricated and the bike is mostly set up, I've started a few cosmetic upgrades before I blow the bike apart and powder coat the frame and do the suspension. The first thing I needed to do was to redo the radiator guards. I got a little aggressive with the trimming on the factory ones, so I tried to be a lot more careful on the green OEM ones so that the outer fin still directed air towards the radiator. I'm pleased with how it came out:
(https://i.imgur.com/ktRCXq8.jpg)
Next up was to replace the round brake rotors with something more aggressive. I used a 2009 KX250F rear rotor, and I like how it looks. The front is going to be a Tusk Typhoon because the 125 has smaller hubs, and won't accept the later model rotors.
(https://i.imgur.com/zelQPQa.jpg)
I added a little unnecessary but still cool bling with the green silicon hoses. If you buy them on eBay, be aware they are too long and will need to be trimmed quite a bit to fit. The shape is good, they just add too much at either end. Otherwise they fit on just fine.
(https://i.imgur.com/ppQHZLq.jpg)
Finally I put gas in the tank, trying hard to trust the fuel resistant sealant I used to seal petcock bolts where they screw in to the fuel pump block off plate, and she fired back up after sitting for a while. I rode her around the block and am ready to start phase II: disassembly and beautification.
(https://i.imgur.com/rF4yuLP.jpg)
Some things I have planned include: Kyokote, DLC coating, and a revalve for the forks, revalve for the shock, smoothing and black powder coat for the triples, Tusk rims with cerakoated stock hubs and polished stock spokes, new tires, some mild bling, and the mandatory for beauty shots gold chain. :-D
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This is the color of the Kyocote I am thinking of going with. It looks fairly similar to the Kashima, but is cheaper ($499 for both legs), applied in the USA, and said to outperform Kashima. I'm getting mine done by Brian at N2Dirt suspension, who did the work on my 2017 conversion. They do great work, and are really good dudes.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZD0ikf4.jpg)
Ignore the shock. That's a Race Tech National shock, and I think they run in the mid $2,000s new. :-o
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I got some more work done on the bike yesterday, and I think I'm about ready to blow it apart and start the beautification process. I installed a new Tusk front brake rotor, and Galfer line. It was a huge improvement over the too long, nasty looking green line.
(https://i.imgur.com/Te4mA8A.jpg)
I also added a small amount of anodized Tusk stuff while I was at it:
(https://i.imgur.com/GqEnquR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xs0pJTq.jpg)
I've got the Tusk rims and new tires to add yet, but here's how she looks before I blow it apart:
(https://i.imgur.com/GNVKzV6.jpg)
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Looks good. The red dirt from Draper will add some character.
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Yes it will. I just hope the place looks better after the Okie Dirt Riders have had a few dry months to work on the trails. They were pretty bad the last time Danger and I went out there.
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I haven’t forgot about you 2. I had to have shoulder surgery so I’m out of action until mid-October. Hopefully dr will clear me then so I can get some fall riding in.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I've been through shoulder surgery, and it sucks. Let me know when you get cleared, and we'll go out there get some mud on your bike.
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Will do