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Offline Marco810

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Reporting in
« on: January 04, 2011, 05:17:19 AM »
Hi, recently got a 93 kx250, big upgrade from the kx80 i had for screwing around. always liked the green bikes and always seem to find one for the best deal :lol:. I think ill fit in nicely here.


Heres my bike before the front sprocket came off and took out the shifter shaft. in the middle of stripping it down and repainting the plastics while i wait for parts
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2011, 05:47:13 AM »
That should prove to be a modest power increase from your 80  :-D
Get her fixed up and ride it hard.
You'll have fun.
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Offline jonny500

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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2011, 05:56:16 AM »
apart from the plastics that bike looks quite clean for its age. a word of advice on the plastics, i have never seen anyone successfully paint a set of mx platics, they may look good at first but be sure they will  looking  shabby in no time. i bet you could get a good second hand set from ebay or even stretch to a new set. you my be able to restore the orginals im sure some on here have some tips for you, keep us posted with you progress and pics ect, oh and any questions, fire away
best regards
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2011, 07:34:37 AM »
Thanks guys

Yeah Ill probably get new plastics and some other upgrades as soon as i get back working (seasonally work). and will be sure to post some pics, its snowing atm though and no shop to work in :cry: should clear up by the end of the week
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2011, 11:41:26 AM »
Marco,
Congrats on your find! Thought you would like to know for parts ordering the bike is a 92 model (J1) but shares most parts with the. 93 year, different topend gaskets, power valves etc.
DoldGuy
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Offline Marco810

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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2011, 11:52:38 AM »
Quote from: DoldGuy on January 04, 2011, 11:41:26 AM
Marco,
Congrats on your find! Thought you would like to know for parts ordering the bike is a 92 model (J1) but shares most parts with the. 93 year, different topend gaskets, power valves etc.
DoldGuy

shoot should of checked before ordering the parts hope they`ll work, main concern would be the shifter shaft. thanks for the heads up though
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2011, 12:26:15 PM »
I think DoldGuy is right.
If it's a 92 the 10th digit on your VIN number should be "N"
Your engine ID should start as follows: KX250JE------
Never hurts to double check before buying....
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2011, 04:47:59 PM »
 Hey Marco,
 Glad to have you with us, 
  Tuck\o/
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2011, 07:55:15 AM »
glad to be here :-D

Heres how it sits for now, waiting on the sprocket to take the basket off. i noticed the main gear on the crank seems to have some play, is that normal?
still waiting for better weather to paint the plastics and having a hard time removing the old paint so i dont think theyll turn out too well

sorry pics arnt the best.


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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2011, 08:25:49 AM »
Thanks for the pics.
It it sloppy on the shaft?
If so you should remove it to see if the gear is worn or if the shaft is worn.
The gear is a easy fix  :-)
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2011, 07:06:48 AM »
looking like ill need a new crank :cry: hopefully it will hold before i decide to do complete tear down. basket bearings appear to be worn out ass well and who knows what else.



anyone used wisco cranks before? they are looking pretty good for the price right now
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2011, 04:52:56 AM »
lol at the air filter  :-D :-D
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2011, 05:13:05 AM »
yeah haha. dont know why someone would put a filter like that on, looks more restrictive than the air box type. lucky the guy gave my all the parts to put it back to normal.

ordered some ufo plastic for the bike, will post some pics soon :-D
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2011, 05:29:45 AM »
at least they gave you the parts to make it normal again.

that plastic will make it look new again  :-o :-o  be sure to post pics

you also need a new seat cover  get this one

http://cgi.ebay.ca/RARE-DEVOL-OLD-SCHOOL-SEAT-COVER-KX125-KX250-92-93-/190491981617?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5a34f731
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Re: Reporting in
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2011, 01:06:52 PM »
my seat seems to be in decent shape, but if you know where to find graphic kits early nineties kx`s let me know
here she is, very exciting getting parts in the mail! i can see this being a habbit :-P
I know its not green, couldnt find a matching green plastic kit, still much better than it was.
also painted the rims for the hell of it seeing how im going to need new rims and spokes anyways, will see how long it stays on there

next ill be completely rebuilding the engine will be a learning experience if anything




if anyone needs ufo fork slides for a 92 kx250 let me know ill give them to you cheap





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