KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: BigGreenMachine on March 22, 2007, 08:52:06 AM

Title: 01 KX250
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 22, 2007, 08:52:06 AM

Guys, picking up a 01 KX250 in parts and need some stuff for it.

Are the 05/01 rear wheel/shock/chain guide the same?

What other forks will fit the 01 250 chassis? 250F/450F? RM 250 forks too?? Aren't the RM/KX clones?


Stoked to get this new machine!

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: Wizzy214 on March 22, 2007, 09:24:07 AM

i think the forks are the same from 99-02

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: KDXGarage on March 22, 2007, 10:56:31 PM

Check www.buykawasaki.com to match up part numbers from various years as well as aftermarket sites.

I don't think any of the 2005 models have any of those parts the same as the 2001 model.  I know the rear wheel won't fit, as well as the forks.

The 2002 forks won't fit into the earlier clamps due to their larger size.

The RM and KX are not clones.  You may want to read up on that some more.  The Suzuki RMZ-250 was made by Kawasaki in 2004 and 2005.  They had a technology sharing agreement for a few years.  That was just on the four stroke, not the 250 two strokes.

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 22, 2007, 11:13:40 PM

Quote from: KDXGarage on March 22, 2007, 10:56:31 PM

The Suzuki RMZ-250 was made by Kawasaki in 2004 and 2005.  They had a technology sharing agreement for a few years.  That was just on the four stroke, not the 250 two strokes.

Yeah thats where I was wrong, thanks for the heads up.

I need a complete front end, tripples and all so what fits?

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: MadKaw on March 24, 2007, 10:06:05 AM

99-01 are the same, you might check the couple of years previous too on the Kaw site.

and ebay has a place Keepitroostin that parts out bikes all the time. almost always look in good shape, and their feedback is good.

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 24, 2007, 10:48:23 AM

Awsome, thanks again. Hey Brandon what size tank was it you had on the KX?

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: Hammer 4 on March 24, 2007, 12:13:27 PM

Shameless plug, I have a Clarke 3.3 gal. that's black to trade for a stock 2.25 gal tank. So if you'd like a bigger tank and have a stocker, I'll gladly trade staight across. mines in great cond. cept for a few scratches.

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: MadKaw on March 24, 2007, 03:02:08 PM

its a IMS 3.something, white so you can see the fuel level.

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 25, 2007, 02:12:06 AM

3.1, 3.2, 3.7? Wondering how low it sits over the motor? May be an issue when it comes to the 500 sparkplug clearing it.

Title: Re: 01 KX250
Post by: MadKaw on March 25, 2007, 02:24:23 PM

its been cleaned, and dried so its ready for modification. I read about the clearence thing. and If I had done this conversion, I was going to have it cut and plastiwelded so it would fit. the extra tank on the top would be more than welcomed with that thirsty 500 motor in there. :wink: