2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250

[Danger4u2]

If your not in the A.C. your a bad ass, 109 yesterday and 101 today.  Let us know how it works out.

[umberto]

If your not in the A.C. your a bad ass, 109 yesterday and 101 today.  Let us know how it works out.

I'm no bad ass, I've got a little mini-split in the garage.

[umberto]

If your not in the A.C. your a bad ass, 109 yesterday and 101 today.  Let us know how it works out.

I'm no bad ass, I've got a little mini-split in the garage.

I did work with a pretty bad hang nail, so maybe I spoke too soon... 

[umberto]

Attempt 2 at a riding video.  I pulled the carb off and cleaned it today, which is a lot more involved than it probably should be.  You have to take the tank off, the subframe loose, and the head stay off to get the carb out.  While I had everything off, I went ahead and redid the petcock and mount as I just didn't like the one I had on it.  I ended up using a 2008 KX450F upper hose, CR450F petcock (thank you cmotodad!), and CR450F  upper hose to get to the carb.  I made a simple bracket to tie it to the head stay mount and it was done.  I think it turned out pretty well.  I attached a picture of it.

Once I got everything back together, I went ahead and pushed her back out to try again.  It fired up on the first kick with no excess fuel on the ground, so I adjusted the clutch and took off for a quick ride.  Man, this thing is nice!  It is so narrow, I wasn't lining my foot up with the shifter.  I had to shift my knees in just to get in line with it, and I was almost gripping the bike by default.  Anyway, I made a quick video to tide you over until I can get some dirt footage.  My daughter crashed the video in her car, and my wife forgot to turn the camera the right direction but at least the bike is moving.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNSazlHlw9k&feature=youtu.be

[kxpegger]

Excellent! You have redeemed yourself!

[umberto]

Excellent! You have redeemed yourself!

Thank you sir.  I am really happy with how it turned out, and can't wait to get it dirty.

[sandblaster]

Tennis shoes... Shorts... T-shirt?
You might as well be drinking a beer and saying "Watch this!!!"   Lol

[umberto]

Tennis shoes... Shorts... T-shirt?
You might as well be drinking a beer and saying "Watch this!!!"   Lol

My neighbors love me. 

I loved your comment on YouTube by the way.

[sandblaster]

 

[umberto]

I got over a big hurdle (and one of the last) on the project today.  I have been having a hard time getting the kickstarter to fit, and I wasn't sure how to fix it.  The 2004 model hit the frame on one notch, and hit the clutch cover on the other.  I tried a 2009 KXF kickstarter, but it was not the right shape.  I finally broke down and ordered a 2017 250F kickstarter to try.  It came in today, and the shape looked very promising.  Unfortunately (and unlike the earlier model kickstarter), it was not the same size shaft as the motor.  I was able to take the two kickstarters apart and make the 2017 kicker work on the 2004 pivot.  Anyway, here is a picture of how it turned out.  It rattles on the pipe a little bit, but so does my 500 and I'm already used to that. 

I'm now just down to having two mounts welded on the frame, and replacing the carb hoses (purely aesthetic).  When fall hits, I will definitely get some dirt on this dude.

[kxpegger]

Looks great! 

[umberto]

Looks great! 

Thank you Pegger!  It feels good to be almost done.

[umberto]

I got my new carb hoses in the other day, and I never realized that they were pink from the factory.  I thought they were all a brown/orange color, and I also thought they were molded, not flexible.  It's amazing the effect gas has on the hoses over time.

[umberto]

Some outside photos.

[sandblaster]

Very nice.... Now we want mass video....
That's right... We are never satisfied