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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125

« 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.

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125

« 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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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125

« on: November 16, 2010, 06:41:16 PM »

Getting there...



Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125

« 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.





Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Onto the next project, 1984 KX125

« 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.

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / 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!



Greg

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Technical / Tire Size Conversion

« on: September 02, 2010, 09:56:56 PM »

I have a '79 IT175.  The front tire is a 3.00x21 and the rear is 4.10x18.  What does that convert to in today's tire sizes?

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Rebuild or risk eBay monoshock purchase

« on: August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 AM »

Sticking my tongue into a fan probably isn't, but I'm not familiar with the cartoon character.  "Lumpy" was my given pledge name from long ago college fraternity days...

There are still people out there that can't recall my name, but still know me as Lumpy.

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Rebuild or risk eBay monoshock purchase

« on: August 17, 2010, 09:59:04 PM »

Yes, I joined this evening.  I have notived that the IT is popular in Australia.

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Rebuild or risk eBay monoshock purchase

« on: August 17, 2010, 07:21:51 PM »

Just an aside.....the bike has 1000 orginal miles on it.  Got it off eBay 2 years ago for $300.

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Rebuild or risk eBay monoshock purchase

« on: August 17, 2010, 05:28:00 PM »

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to locate the parts online to repair it myself.  If I had a source, I would prefer to do my own work.  I don't know if I trust eBay enough to be comfortable that I would get a working shock and not one that has the same problem.

Greg

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Vintage Two Strokes / Rebuild or risk eBay monoshock purchase

« on: August 17, 2010, 04:58:37 PM »

I have a '79 IT175 with a leaking monoshock.  Looks like I can have it rebuilt to the tune of $250 to $300, or risk getting one off eBay for well under $100.  Any advice?  Thanks



Greg