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Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« on: September 18, 2010, 05:08:12 AM »
I found it locally, it's all there, runs well from my short test ride.  Needs the rear shock and forks rebuilt to be really rideable.  I'll probably replace the plastics and clean it up.  Should be a fun bike!



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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2010, 06:50:12 AM »
Nice! I love the older KX's (I have a 1988). Very cool, keep us posted.
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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2010, 07:01:15 PM »
Update, had the monoshock rebuilt for $42.  I found that the front forks not only needed rebuilding, but were missing the dampening bolts.  I found a better conditioned, complete set of forks on eBay.  Luckily, I was able to talk the seller down to $25 for the pair.  They still have boots, but I wasn't sure if the seals were good.  No oil in the shocks, so I wasn't optimistic.  However, loaded them up with oil and went trail riding yesterday for about 4 hours.  Forks held fine, so onto replacing wheel bearings.

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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 02:50:04 AM »
Good news, glad you got the suspension sorted out.
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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2010, 04:53:30 PM »
Well, progress has been made.  After having the shock rebuilt, replacing the front forks, wheel bearings, front and rear brakes, front and rear sprockets and chain, side panels, chain rollers and finally lots of little missing parts....here it is in process.  I have decals coming and I need to replace the rubber pieces in the disc break, but it's getting closer.  I've had it out in the woods twice and it's a blast!

Took a pic while working on it and dodging the rain.





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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2010, 06:41:16 PM »
Getting there...



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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2010, 03:17:05 AM »
Looks good. Since you went with original tank graphics i say remove the "Kawasaki" sticker from the front fender to keep it "stock".
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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2010, 03:55:08 PM »
Yup, and there are a few JT stickers I want to remove as well. 
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Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2010, 09:45:36 AM »
Finished the decals, got it out in the sun for a few pics.  I replaced the stock shifter with an Emgo because I couldn't adjust the shifter lower than it was (which was too high).  I have to lift my entire foot to shift up.  Anyway, In the process of tightening up the new shifter, the bolt head turn off.  So now I have to tap out the screw shaft.  Lovely.

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