tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41589032157996156882024-03-14T01:10:44.817-07:00The KX125 ProjectIve taken on the task of rebuilding a 1986 KX125E. Follow along as I delve elbow deep into this greasy worn out mess of a bike.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-66126406626486160632013-05-06T22:01:00.000-07:002013-05-06T22:11:41.564-07:00It is spring time in the NW and the KX is complete. It runs really well and it is about time to ride it a little. Not too much just cause its really hard to replace parts for this thing and I really like the way it looks now. I have other bikes to ride and beat on so this one can just look pretty even though from my short rides on it the motor rips. It doesn't have great handling or suspension but i'm sure it would do fine in whatever evo class I could fit it into at the local vintage race. Now for a couple photos from before and after.<br />
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Proper badging decals were very hard to come by. I could not find any reproductions on ebay or any other vintage sites. I took it upon myself to digitize some artwork for the needed decals and found a willing printer to help me out, it puts the finishing touch to the project.<br />
There are a couple of modifications to the bike that depart from original. The rims are aftermarket excell units with a 19" in the rear as well as spokes and green spoke nipples. Also the exhaust is a DG aftermarket part but was made in the 1980's so it is a period correct mod.<br />
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This last shot is of the KX with a 1987 CR125 That I restored along side the KX over the last year. There is a link to that site on the right side of the page or follow this <a href="http://www.cr125project.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.cr125project.blogspot.com</a> to go and check that project out.<br />
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Thanks for following along, I have other projects going slowly along and some that I have not even started yet but I will soon enough. Besides the RM project that is listed to the right I have an 87 CR250 that I will be starting this winter so look forward to that.</div>
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Finally some of the finish Decals are going on the bike. I made the digital files some time ago and didn't like the color that came out the first go round. So this is the second run with a little thicker material and I like it enough to put it on the bike. Here you can see the blue color is much more blue then the first run. Still a little royal purple in some light but it looks good.<br />
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My search for the shroud graphic for this model year bike has turned up empty. I have found several for the KX250 but they wont transfer to the 125, also found some for the 1987 model but I want to stay with original model year. Granted I strayed from stock form with the wheels and the DG pipe but those things could have been changed out during that time period if you had the cash to do it then. So I took a stab at recreating the graphic on my own. Here is how it turned out. <br />
I had several of them printed just for use on the #2 bike and I wanted a replacement. Well I was not that happy with the results. First the vinyl was not as thick as they said it would be and they didn't put the clear laminate over the top that I asked for. Then the blue color came out looking purple, that is not really the printers fault. it turns out the dark blue on my computer screen is actually a royal purple. Other then that the fit is great, the green matches great and the design is spot on. I will be trying again though with a different print company, trying to find some place local that will use the .9mill thick stuff with the lam covering. I also put the designs into a different program instead of photoshop that is supposed to yield a better color representation and allow the print company to die cut the finished product so I don't have to cut it out myself.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-75754073591906946602012-09-19T21:04:00.000-07:002012-09-19T21:04:14.298-07:00Second RideAs stated in the "First Ride" post I had a 13t front sprocket and a 48t rear on the bike when I did that ride. I have been working on making the second of my 86 KX125's run....I'll restate that, run better. Really I tore everything down on the bike, fixed and or maintained any parts that were in need and re-assembled as any good dirt bike guy would do. I did find some extra stuff in the carb that really shouldn't have been in there so I was pretty sure that it was going to run much better then when I brought it home..... Welllll it didn't. That actually surprised me, I was sure that it just needed the carb cleaned out. To fill you in on what it is doing, it just has no get up and go, very little on the bottom end of the power range which is typical for a 125 but it wont pull through the mid range and just starts sputtering and spitting and has nothing on top cause you can't get there. Figured it has to be the carb is clogged up. By the way it has 12t front and 48t rear sprockets. The only other part that I thought might be the problem was the power valve set up. Now it is actuating properly but if the PO disassembled it and didn't get the alignment marks in the right spot it could be an issue. From the outside looking in it seemed fine and was assembled the same as the one on my first restore KX but since I didn't take the valve out only took the cylinder off, something could be wrong.<br />
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All this to get to taking the #1 KX for its second ride. I started to question whether I had #1 put together correctly and if it would run good on the top end. I decided to swap the front sprocket to the 12t (I had a new one for it). and give it a run. <br />
WOW! That bike rips! I was very happy to discover that the #1 KX runs really good, It snaps to attention and flat gets to rippin right away. I spent about 10 minutes on the bike just playing around and making some fast runs across the property before putting it away with a big smile on my face. Always nice to know that your long hours in the garage paid off.<br />
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So back to #2, that ride put my mind at ease about the power valve being wrong as when you take the covers off of the left side of the cylinder you can see that the valve is in the same position on both bikes. Back to the carb. I decided that maybe there was still gunk stuck in the main jet or the ports that feed the main jet. I tipped the carb on its side and pulled the plug off the bottom then pulled the main jet to have a look. 330 main. Then it hits me, #1 bike has a different size main in it. check the book it says it should be a 370. I pulled the main jet out of #1 bike and sure enough it is a 370. Don't know why I did this but instead of putting the 370 in bike #2 and taking it for a spin just to test it out I went and put it back in #1 and went and ordered a 370 for #2. So in a couple days when the Jet shows up (should have it by the weekend) I will go test it out and let you all know if that fixed it. Hopefully that is the only jet or needle that got changed from stock, the numbers on the rest of those things are soo small I don't think I can read them. <br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-74603674647600780602012-09-05T18:28:00.000-07:002012-09-05T18:28:58.750-07:00First Ride.On a whim I took the KX out of the garage and went for a spin. It was really nice to ride it since it has been in the garage and in progress for a year now. It was only a little 5 min. shake down ride then back in the garage to tighten things up and yes there were a couple things that came loose. I also found that I don't really like having the 13t counter shaft sprocket on it, I will try the 12t the next ride out. It also has a 48t rear sprocket when stock was a 47 so I am basically 4t up from stock so it runs out of power on top pretty quick.<br />
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Thanks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-25690605450374941312012-08-19T09:15:00.001-07:002012-08-19T09:18:24.140-07:00Track Day!<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To Date this build has taken one year. Not quite complete but getting very close.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSQ-2jwLAzk/UDEP4UZhIqI/AAAAAAAAA5g/SE9NAzHIHRw/s1600/DSC_0627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pSQ-2jwLAzk/UDEP4UZhIqI/AAAAAAAAA5g/SE9NAzHIHRw/s400/DSC_0627.JPG" width="267" /></a></div>We went to the local track today (Washougal MX) for some summer ride fun. The KX went along to get a whiff of the air outside the garage. I was very tempted to take a couple laps on it, but I resisted. I want to get it fully done, graphics and all before it gets ridden. Then we will see, I still might not ride it, all show and no go, even though it seems to run pretty good. Its just so pristine I don't want to scratch up the frame and cases. The bike got some attention which was nice even though we were not in a high traffic area, mostly guys that have been riding for a long time and know what era this bike came from, some younger guys that enjoy working on older bikes stopped to talk about it to.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-161374552918003022012-08-17T23:24:00.002-07:002012-08-17T23:28:14.469-07:00Donor Bike = New Parts Yep its been a while. Ive been doing the work in the garage but most of it is on the weekend bikes since it is ride season and ride season in the NW is short. I did however pick up a donor bike not too long ago and have been going through that one and taking the better parts for the restore KX and putting the other back over on the donor. Have not yet decided if the new donor will be a keeper and rider or a part it out and recoup some of my cash. Parting out was the original plan but it is possible to make this one a runner so we will see. <br />
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The tank is rough on the donor but I think it can be restored to look as good or better then the one on the restore KX. the seat needs a new cover, the fenders are shot, the side plates are possible restore parts and the front plate has been replaced with new.<br />
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This is the rear brake hose I had in place on the restore bike. The original cover was discolored and in bad shape so I removed it and just left the black hose exposed as it looked good just like that. The front hose guide was broken and I was just waiting on finding a new part to replace that with. You can see the guide only has one screw holding it in place.<br />
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</div>Here is the link for vid. I started this project in August of 2011 so to this date it has taken 11 months.<br />
I have ordered a couple new to me side panels and they should show up in the next week or so. Now I will be down to hunting for Graphics and a mud flap.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-91045916937523109452012-06-23T14:06:00.000-07:002012-06-23T14:06:33.438-07:00Finally Clutch Problem resolved.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the concave washer. Its not a huge cup but it is there.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1NnVZIQRqw/T-YvSGGfzfI/AAAAAAAAA4A/MbxKmaS-tec/s1600/DSCF1627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1NnVZIQRqw/T-YvSGGfzfI/AAAAAAAAA4A/MbxKmaS-tec/s320/DSCF1627.JPG" width="320" /></a>Finally resolved the problem with the clutch hub nut popping the threads off at under 30 ftlbs. There is a concave washer on top of a spline washer that i am guessing is supposed to be somewhat of a lock washer that just puts pressure on the nut to keep it from spinning. Personally I like the fold over washer set up better. So I was putting the concave washer in with the top of the cup toward the nut. There is no direction in the manual or that I could find online that says which way it goes. Well I ruined two of the nuts then turned the washer over so the cup of the washers outside edges contact the nut then torqued it down...Boom, it works.<br />
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I also purchased a new to me clutch basket that was in much better condition then the one that I had. As you can see in the photo the edges of the new basket have very little wear on them compared to the photo in the last post showing the old unit. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to put the covers back on and fill with oil. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>I might get to start it up today.!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-81979555250379695952012-05-23T20:42:00.000-07:002012-05-23T20:42:37.201-07:00KX125 Update<div style="text-align: justify;">Yes it has been a long time. Spring time is an interesting time of year, everything outside wakes up and demands your attention so there is not much time to spend in the shop working on those winter projects. The good part is I can spend some quality time riding the dirt bikes that I work on during the winter. That is after all the maintenance is complete around the property. Funny thing about owning enough land to have your own practice track, you spend more time working on it then practicing on it. Enough about that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the last post there actually has been a few things happening, I was able to purchase a new front tire for the KX </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the very worn clutch basket, you can see the grooves next <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I also was thinking a lot about the clutch because the basket is very worn and was concerned that it would not work correctly, as well as when I put the clutch back in from the original inspection I didn't torque it down because I knew I would be back in there before starting the motor. Another reason for concern was when I took the clutch out of the CR125 (<a href="http://www.cr125project.blogspot.com/">www.cr125project.blogspot.com</a>) that I am also working on it had a bend over lock washer on the clutch nut and I did not recall seeing anything like this in the KX and thought that there should be one. I looked at parts details on line and to the best of my reasoning I figured one of the two washers that was in the detail would be the lock, the one closest to the nut would make sense. Right? NOPE. Yes I took it apart again before ordering said washer and there were two washers already in place, one was rather concave the other flat, I ordered the washer in the parts detail anyway, only $3. It was the concave washer and that is supposed to lock the nut with 60 ftlb of torque, OK. So when I got it I thought huh, I have this already, I used the new one just cause I bought it so why not. Here comes the bad part. Upon putting the clutch assembly back together, (still with the old basket) I went to torque it down almost getting to 60lbs and the nut gave out!!! Stripped!!! Turns out that I think it was stripped before and had just enough thread to get about 40 to 50 lbs on it then pop off. There were no shavings or any popped threads on the spindle, this is why I think it was already half gone. Any way, this nut is not available from Kawi any longer so I went a searching, It is a 16mm x 1.0 jamb nut. Its not impossible to get but you do have to special order it from a hardware dealer, I used Tacoma Screw products. Cost only $3.5. It is not the jamb nut size but there is plenty of room on the spindle plus I will have extra threads to grab on with. </div><div align="justify" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Alright well I have ordered a new to me used clutch, the photos look like the wear on the basket is minimal compared to mine especially, so when that arrives in the next week or so I will carve out a little time one evening and try to reassemble this half the motor. I have also ordered a new expansion valve cover that showed up today and was in worse condition then the one I had, hate it when that happens, also an ignition cover, hopefully that is in good shape and I can replace the squished one that I have on the bike now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Shot of the ever growing fleet, YZ450f, RMZ250, KX125, CR125 on the bench<br />
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The rear of the bike is almost ready to go. I received a couple more parts this week so I mounted them up.<br />
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I ordered Renthal black 48 tooth sprocket for the rear and a stock size 12 sprocket for the front. I received the correct one for the rear but the front one was shipped wrong. So That part will have to go back.<br />
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I decided to go with the Bridgestone tires so I ordered a M404 100/90/19. It looks really good all mounted up.<br />
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I also ordered a Renthal R1 chain to complete the set up. The sprocket that is on the counter shaft in the bottom photo is a 13, it is new and I will probably run it also just to see which I like better the 12 or 13. From what I remember about gearing adding a tooth to the front is like adding 3 to the rear. If that is not right let me know.<br />
I still need a rear chain guide, the swing arm chain sliders as well as a mud flap. I found and ordered a chain guide today, it doesn't look to be in the best of shape but I think it is some thing I can work with.<br />
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Zip Ties taped to the forks, give it a spin look for the movement and tighten as needed or loosen, depends on what way you need to move. I know not very informative but I figure you can figure it out if you have gotten this far.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-40h-FERdeBM/T0AhZx2Ge0I/AAAAAAAAAq8/2Mi5L1exbP0/s1600/DSCF1524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-40h-FERdeBM/T0AhZx2Ge0I/AAAAAAAAAq8/2Mi5L1exbP0/s320/DSCF1524.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I used a 30mm socket on this one, fits perfect.<br />
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</div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UoXB58WTTRo/TtFn4lgfg4I/AAAAAAAAAZg/8V2JLaNH7rA/s1600/DSCF1331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UoXB58WTTRo/TtFn4lgfg4I/AAAAAAAAAZg/8V2JLaNH7rA/s320/DSCF1331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Perfect Fit!</span> I couldn't be happier with how the cover went on. Really a nice product and great fit. In the bottom photo you can see that the gap at the tank is gone. The cover has some wrinkle left in it might be from the foam underneath or it may smooth out with a little time. All in all I am very pleased with it.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"> It has been a very long time since I laced up a wheel and was not really sure how this was going to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GclC85uCGTo/TsdOEYZeADI/AAAAAAAAAYg/YiwP1R7iBBE/s1600/DSCF1319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GclC85uCGTo/TsdOEYZeADI/AAAAAAAAAYg/YiwP1R7iBBE/s320/DSCF1319.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> As it turns out it went really well, got my offsets just right and the wheel is nice and true. Took about two hours start to finish. Take a look back at the originals <a href="http://kx125project.blogspot.com/2011/10/oh-crack.html" target="_blank">OH Crack!</a> , well this should be an improvement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-haONWV3V7nY/TsdOHuu1yzI/AAAAAAAAAYo/x6aSRmY1dLI/s1600/DSCF1321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-haONWV3V7nY/TsdOHuu1yzI/AAAAAAAAAYo/x6aSRmY1dLI/s400/DSCF1321.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Went with the 19" rear instead of the 18" that this bike came stock with. Just a preference on my part. Thanks to Rad Mfg. for the sweet Green Nipples and spokes. Cool stuff guys.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-6573080903899398222011-11-16T21:02:00.000-08:002011-11-16T21:04:14.928-08:00SNEAK PEEK.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ_FnFamxtY/TsSSrRHDcrI/AAAAAAAAAYI/O3rENn58_v0/s1600/DSCF1312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HQ_FnFamxtY/TsSSrRHDcrI/AAAAAAAAAYI/O3rENn58_v0/s400/DSCF1312.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I felt compelled to put some plastic on and take a look at what it is gonna look like. So far I like what I see except for the seat pulling away from the tank. Can't figure that one out. One would think that it would be a bent subframe but that thing looks really good. Every thing lines up really good except the seat at the tank. I have seen some other 86's that have the same issue so I may just have to deal with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THzhUus7KcI/TsSSvKem3gI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/pe9BB6FgQ6k/s1600/DSCF1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THzhUus7KcI/TsSSvKem3gI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/pe9BB6FgQ6k/s1600/DSCF1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THzhUus7KcI/TsSSvKem3gI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/pe9BB6FgQ6k/s320/DSCF1313.JPG" width="320" /></a>Also got the rear shock back from Pro-Motion Suspension today, doesn't look much different then when it went over there but the insides are fresh and new. This weekend I will make the outside look fresh and new too. With any luck some more of the parts that I have ordered will come in and I can put some good quality garage time in. Was going to ride this weekend but northwest weather has turned on us and it is supposed to rain and snow with temps in the low 20's over in Goldendale so I think a fire in the stove in the garage and bike work is where I will be.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-70832103200886160782011-11-12T16:39:00.000-08:002011-11-12T16:39:28.925-08:00Its a Gas!!!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ESJQPCiFTA/Tr8MyZ-HyNI/AAAAAAAAAXo/kTZtCG4IiMA/s1600/DSCF1308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ESJQPCiFTA/Tr8MyZ-HyNI/AAAAAAAAAXo/kTZtCG4IiMA/s320/DSCF1308.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B9Y8ymxS9to/Tr8M1oceNuI/AAAAAAAAAXw/P4t7uqOu-FM/s1600/DSCF1309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B9Y8ymxS9to/Tr8M1oceNuI/AAAAAAAAAXw/P4t7uqOu-FM/s320/DSCF1309.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Getting new parts that is. I know Ive said it before that I love getting new parts, well I got some more. This time I am going to share the gas tank that I got. I did get some other parts too but the assembly is not complete so I will wait till everything show up. When I found this tank on ebay about a month ago I didn't think it would be the one that I got. I found some that actually looked better in the photos but when I would get in touch with the seller there was always some kind of problem with the tank, Most usually with the inserts that allow you to bolt the shroud onto the tank. They had a tendency to get spun in the plastic. Usually this happens when the owner puts too long of a bolt into the insert and it bottoms out making it stuck and then the insert just spins in the plastic and you cant get the bolt out, rendering the tank useless if you need to change the shroud. So this tank turned out to not have that problem, I actually contacted the seller twice on accident to ask about it and finally went for it. To back up a little bit, I was going to bite the big dollar bullet and purchase a new tank at about $260, I found many web sites that had it for sale only to find out that they really didn't have it and could not get it from Kawasaki. Also couldn't find an aftermarket company that makes them..this tank is different then the one that came with my bike. Only difference that I have found is that it seems a little wider in the middle underneath and the tread count and pitch on the cap is different. Now I don't know if this one is a different year or if the one that was on my bike is not an 86. I could probably figure it out with the codes on the bottom of the tank but I don't know if it makes any difference to me. It fits so that is what counts.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pS6osR_asFY/Tr8M4_sq6zI/AAAAAAAAAX4/nta0DqFSKBM/s1600/DSCF1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pS6osR_asFY/Tr8M4_sq6zI/AAAAAAAAAX4/nta0DqFSKBM/s400/DSCF1310.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NcROlnll7UU/Tr8M8osT6-I/AAAAAAAAAYA/IzyC3mMvghs/s1600/DSCF1311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NcROlnll7UU/Tr8M8osT6-I/AAAAAAAAAYA/IzyC3mMvghs/s400/DSCF1311.JPG" width="400" /></a>As you can see in the photo it cleaned up really well. I did some practicing on the old one so that I would keep from messing up the one I planned on using. It seems to have paid off as I got a pretty good sheen on the old plastic and the amount of scratches visible is pretty minimal. There were some deep gashes on one edge of the tank and they almost disappeared. I wish I could figure out how to get rid of the sticker shadows left over from years in the sun. Other then that the color looks really good.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158903215799615688.post-21131460720423345112011-11-12T10:41:00.000-08:002011-11-12T10:41:17.841-08:00Still WorkingI am still working on things, some times it seems a little slow just because I have to wait for shipping or the process of finding the parts or researching where I can get the best price or who actually has what I want even though their web site says they have it then they get back to me and say sorry we don't actually have that part and can't get it. In that case it starts all over with the next vender. <br />
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This is a part that I just made for myself. It is a simple part, Rear brake caliper guard. Made from aluminium, cut out no bends or welds. I am sure it wouldn't protect the caliper very well in a side impact but the stock one is exactly like this.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0