2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250

[umberto]

That would be interesting to know; I will get that information for you. I just got it on two wheels last weekend, so I really haven’t had a chance to even set on it yet.

[umberto]

I was able to move my right side radiator back after removing a bracket off the frame. Even at perfectly perpendicular to the frame, the triplets get into the radiators. I can’t move the radiators back anymore because they hit the Acerbis oversized tank. I’m ether going to have go back to the stock tank and move the radiators straight back, or I can try to keep the oversized tank and figure out a way to move the radiators down and back. I’ve got a whole day off tomorrow and will be trying some different things. Stay tuned.

[sandblaster]

How much do the rads hit on the tank?
If it is only a little you can boil the area of the tank you need to be remolded...
I've done it on a stock tank but never a after market tank..

I've also done it with a heat gun but look out... It's r.e.a.l. easy to melt through..

[umberto]

It’s hitting right on the seam. It’s so thick, I don’t think I could heat it and move it back.

[sandblaster]

How much does it need to move?

[umberto]

How much does it need to move?

I’m not sure yet.  I’m going to try holding them up in the space and see what I can do to get the triple clamps to turn like they should. If I can still use the Acerbis oversized tank in that equation, I will be pretty pumped. If not, then I guess it’s on to the IMS or Clarke tank.

Like I take long enough rides anymore to need an oversized tank. 

[sandblaster]

Hey, it will be there if you need it

[umberto]

It looks like the stock tank is going to be the only way to go for now.  Everything else is either not that much bigger (IMS), not being made (Clarke), or goes outside the frame rails and gets in to the radiators (IMS and Acerbis).  The stock tank lists capacity of 1.7 gallons, but that includes the fuel pump.  I think it will be closer to 2 gallons once you factor in the fuel pump being gone.  I'm going to do a capacity check before my first ride just to be sure. I attached a couple of shots of the new look.  I really like how sleek it looks with the stock tank.  I just hope I don't have to push it home some day.   

While I was visiting my parents, I was able to get my head stay completed; it only took me four attempts.  Not my best day in the garage, but I was finally able to make a really stout 3/16" bridge that goes above the head and holds it just like the stock two stroke head stay.  I'm going to paint it this weekend, and I'll post a picture when it's done.

The radiators are going back to ICW for some more modifications so they will clear the frame and allow me to move them back to clear the triples.  Two steps forward, one back.  I'll get there soon...

[KXDINO]

and while you at it send khi a photo of this bike and tell them make this you dummies i dare ya 

[umberto]

and while you at it send khi a photo of this bike and tell them make this you dummies i dare ya 

If you can find me an e-mail or physical address, I’ll do it. Although it sounds like their response to the two stroke revolution is to just bury their head deeper in the sand with the Honda and Suzuki morons. “We’re dropping the ‘F’ because we don’t make two stroke anymore.”, said the Kawasaki rep to Dirt Bike Magazine.

[KXDINO]

that kawasaki rep has he eyes painted on. does anyone know japanese?

[sandblaster]

Those that ignore the 2T commit seppuku..

[umberto]

Those that ignore the 2T commit seppuku..

Agreed.  It reminds me of the fable of the Sun and the Wind having an argument about who can get a man to remove his coat.  The Wind blows as hard as it can, but the man just keeps grasping his coat tighter.  The Sun comes out and gently warms him until he is hot and wants to remove his coat.  In this case, the Japanese represent the man, but they are ignoring the Wind (two stroke fans), and the Sun (two stroke sales), and choosing a third option: that taking off their coat would mean admitting they were wrong when they wore it on such a hot day in the first place, and it's easier to stink and have a heat stroke that lose face.

[sandblaster]

 

[kxpegger]

Bike looks great! The ding in the pipe hurts my feelings though.