01 Kx125 Complete restoration Step By Step
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i compiled all of my footage and photos i took during this bike build. This was a 2 month process of getting the bike ready to race this season. SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! IM HURTIN' for SUBS lol
Absolutely blown away. Great work. Makes me want to rebuild my 2002 kx125.
thank you!
In the process of building my 02 125. Neglected in the shed for about 6 years. Time to burn some oil again ;)
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Agreed! Very well done, and great video & excellent riding! Braaap
Old video, but man, I still have my old 99 kx 125. still want to rebuild it completely (been sitting a while). I miss riding MX, and I miss my KX. Love this video!
that's awesome! thank you!
I loved my '01 KX125, never had an issue with it!
One great job you done on your bike I have a 2001 kx 250 is nice but the way you done your bike is awesome just wanted you too no you done a great job and rather have a bike like yours than a brand new one I bet that bike is a beast just wanted you to no you done one great job you have a great looking bike take care of your kx its super nice too me the model you have I would rather have that one you have even if someone offered me a new one I would keep the one you have luv the look of the bike the work you done its better than a new one take care Mike Holden out of north Carolina said that
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
This is my favorite dirtbike build video on TH-cam. Awesome man!
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
@@motoblast3574 yea man! No problem! I'm actually in the process of redoing a 2004 right now, is there anyway I can contact you for questions? I wont blow you up or anything, just here and there. I dont know anyone locally.
This is exactly what i want to do soon. Saving the money to buy one that needs TLC now
awesome. go for it
Absolutely brilliant job, for a young bloke your very skilled at re building bikes, respect to you, plus you can certainly ride! Keep those two stokes screaming!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
A bike that nice looking looks like it came of the dealer ship floor would easily bring 5 thousand dollars or more which I think you have a lot of money put in your bike and a lot of you in the bike because you total rebuild the whole entire bike great job awesome looking bike you have don't part with that bike it sounds awesome
Thank you so much!
Absolutely sick build..... had the same bike best bike I’ve ever had, wish I still had her 😢
Man bro you did your thing on that bike bro that looks like a brand new kx I love 2 strokes I own a Honda cr 125 myself
Wow its true. The 2001 Kawis came with the DID shoulderless wheels. I have a black set on my 2002 Fast by Ferracci Husqvarna CR250.
yes! I kinda like them
They are very rare now days.Looking for another set if you know of any..
Had the 02 version, great machine... your restoration was smartly done and produced a solid ride on the cheap.. enjoyed the vid, Thx
Thank you so Much!
Wow, great job! I picked up a 96 recently that I need to redo the suspension on, the rear shock blew out last time I was riding it(which was also the first time riding it). Great inspiration to fixing up mine even more. So far I’ve just repainted the frame and cleaned it up a bit
Thank you!
You inspired me to give my KX250 some much needed love and attention.Your bike sounds great throaty abs ready to rip.😲👌🇺🇲
Yes!! That’s awesome. Thank you so much
Cant wait to build my 03 Yz450f in the future!
That's sick..I love it..
Thank you!!! I appreciate it
James Stewart rode for pc in 01’ as an amateur then rode for the factory kawi team in 02’
those were the best 2 years in SX '01 and '02.....
and you completed the video with an awesome display on a worthy circuit! well done!!! and I subscribed
Thank you So much! real appreciate it
That’s so sick good job on that bro
thank you!
very nice job
thank you!
Started doing this to mine got the 250 02 nearly done and the 125 99 not long started this is how they should look 👌
Really debating saving up a £1000 an getting lectron carbs for the pair 😉
What’s the bike like keeping up with the new yz an sx power wise ?
wow what a 100% complete restoration good congratulations, also I decided to restore another bike after a Yz Cr, now a nice Kx from 1990, video soon, i subscribe you..!! 🤙🏼💪🏻
thank you!! ill have to watch your videos!
If you think that was dirty u should see my 03 kx125, the whole bottom end is literally caked in grease and dirt but hey it still runs
Thats the worst, but power wash it with some hot water and you'll be good
@@motoblast3574 sadly had to sell my bike because i flipped an totaled a 17’ raptor 700r but plan on getting a new 2 stroke soon
Awesome job !!
Thank you!
Turned a 1200 dollar bike into a 2000 dollar bike. Solid
Try purple power. I've found it to eat grease better than simple green. Was very suprisex
I have tried it before. It cuts grease like crazy, but it stains the aluminum pretty bad. Turns it really dark, so I would never use it again.
Nice job 🔥👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯
thank you!
I got one and it’s loaded with all aftermarket parts that came with it, so far I’ve rebuilt the front shock and put in a brand new rear shock, carb rebuild, top end, new wheel spacers and new bearings, and a new rear sprocket. The bike is still clapped af but I can’t decide if it’s worth putting too much more money in it. It’s leaking oil out of the bottom end by the front sprocket and the bushings for the swing arm are pretty fucked. If your interested in my bike lmk I’ll send pics it’s too much of a project for me to keep throwing $ in it.
if its leaking oil out of front sprocket, that is a super easy free fix. I have a video my channel on how to fix that oil leak for free. Around where are you located?
Moto Blast St. Louis, I topped it off with 10w40 gear oil the other day and it hasn’t leaked too bad but it’s still fuckin annoying cuz when I leave it in my garage for a few weeks it leaves a little puddle on the floor.
great work! beautiful bike.
Thank you!!!!
I've probably seen that bike in person at raceway park. I don't know what vapor blasting is but that thing is sweet!
You probably have seen it! . It's kind of like soda blasting, but with much better results and Finnish. I started vapor blasting parts for anyone interested in sending them to me.
@@motoblast3574 if I could get a 500 I'd snap it up for a rebuild. Shame you can't buy them anymore.
Do ya think he used vapor blast he never said .????😁
Awesome job bro and OMG, I SWEAR ON YOUR RIGHT SIDE CASE COVER LOOKS EXACT SAME COLOR AD MINE....DID YOU USE THE "OIL RUBBED BRONZE" SPRAY PAINT FROM RUSTOLEUM??? LOOKS EXACT SAME METTALIC LOOK......I LOVE that color I paint ally brake components that color and the mettalic bits solidify really hard and brake fluid doesn't even affect it after it's cured so it's really tough as well
thank you! and yes! haha same color paint
Great Job! Congratulations. 👊✊👊✊👊✊
Free advice from someone that raced and had Hot Rod as a sponsor:: Never Use Hot Rod!! We had two pistons simply Dissolve shortly after starting. They are cast not forged which shouldn't matter. But either should Never dissolve!. They sent me two rod kits....The wrong ones so I returned them. "Hu, what rod kits?". These two incidents cost me around $1000 and labor. I have two machinists I use and the first time I called they asked me "is that a Hot Rod con rod kit...?" Both machinists also say Wiseco crankshafts are crap. But they pistons are good. I've Never had a piston issue with WIseco. I'm going thru a 1998 kx125.. Be careful with the propane torch, it can distort the cases. I had a split on the rear rim, where the rim was originally seamed....I used a small aluminum patch on each side and screws. The patch weighs about 1/2 oz, much less than a rim lock! And I am having a hellacious time finding spokes! I need 2 F&R and Everyone wants about $7+ with the nipple!! I just can't spend $30 for 4 spokes! and it spins just fine for the last four years......SO maybe I'll leave them out....
Hey! thanks for all the information. I also heard all of the same issues with those brands as well. Spoke kits are sometimes very hard to get. Sometimes you can just get the measurement and use a different set
@@motoblast3574 Hot Rod has my undying contempt.
The 01 was a great year. They had a better power curve compared to the 02
that's good to know!
You need the Chevy emblems on the radiator guards.
Has a 125 kicker
Nice man
thank you!
Thing rips
Nice job bro,who many money you pay for this rebuild??
It was around 3,000
Looks just like Ricky Carmichael bike as well
Wow that's so amazing that bike looks like a 2020 I'm looking at Getting one would u recomend
thank you! I would recumbent any 125 from 2000 and up
Hey, really like this build. I was wondering if you could give me an estimate to about how much it costed in total. Thinking about doing something similar to a KX125 or KX250. I would love to do one to the level of Tyler Monagan's build or one of those "2018 KX125" but just don't have the money to spend. Thank you for your time and would really appreciate a reply.
Hey, sorry for the delay. Since did 99% of the work myself, I can really only say how much it cost in parts. This build was about $3,200 bike included. Thank you!
How much did that vapor blast set up you have cost I rebuild restore and then sell bikes and that vapor blasting is badass and would save alot of time and money in the end
it cost me about $12,000
Does anyone know if l can buy an original seat cover for mine ? I want my 99 to look like it just got wheeled off the showroom floor. The seat cover is the only thing that l need now other than some scratches on the rims... Some brand new frame guards wouldn't hurt either if l really want to get picky.. Which l am..
LOL 😆
That's a beautiful bike dude... Love it !!!
Thank you so much! I would check eBay every once in a while for the OEM seat cover
@@motoblast3574 I found a brand new oem seat cover plus some nos frame guards ! It's great to see some GoPro footage of someone that knows how to ride a 125 properly for once ! I also got a V-Force reed block to go with the DEP pipe and Pro Circuit muffler. What's your thoughts on VHM cylinder heads ?? Other than porting or a 144 kit, what are any other good go fast mods for these bikes ? I'm an ex B grade 125 racer when l was younger..
I just bought a 03 kx 125. Looking to redo all brakes and the rear suspension. This video helped alot!
How much did the build cost you in the end?
Where did you get your plastics from
I just got a new front fender and side panels from eBay
I was riding that crap out of a 2001 kx 125. It sounded like it ran out of gas but it had plenty. Got to taken out carburetor and found those 2 wires. Is there a way to reset this before I take apart the whole carburetor?
Im not to sure about that
Where did you get the chevy truck graphics? I've been looking. Either those or the spitfire.
Good job, I have an old pc bike really want those graphics.
I got them on eBay. they are from braap graphics
@@motoblast3574 awesome, thank you.
I want to buy a old kx125 and rebuild everything on it. Im 13 but my dad rebuilds cars for fun. I want to do it with him. Advice?
go for it!
Есть запчасти для кавасаки 125?
Does anyone know if there are there any good Facebook groups for KX125's from this era ?
I’m not sure
@motoblast did you vapor blast the engine all together or did you vapor blast each part of it 🤔
In this case I blasted it together for testing purposes. Wanted to see if media got inside. I took it apart and found that no media got in.
im thinking abput getting one today for hopefully 800 , it needs gaskets an new clutch plates. ive never worked on a bike before . is that a hard fix or a pricy one ?
Awesome! not bad at all
Idk man I vapor blast parts on alot of the bikes own and I swear the stain alot easier
Any reason why you replaced the carb? Stock was the TMX 38 Mikuni.
It actually just came with this carb. Maybe the previous owner swapped it.
Just wondered if there was something better out there. I just picked up an 01 kx125 as well and hopefully can make it as nice as you made yours 👍🏻
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How much did you have in it when all was done, including the vaper blaster you bought, or was bought for you?
I think I have about $3,200 all in. Not counting the vapor blaster I Bought. I actually bought 2 vapor blasters and started a vapor honing business. Each blaster costs a lot more than the bike build lol
@@motoblast3574 You got the bike next to new for $3200, plus a lot of work, plus what ever someone would have charged to vapor blast the parts, or charged in rent. Add a thousand to the $3200. $4200 for an almost new KX125? Hell add $2000, and $5200. I'd give $4200 for your bike over a new 2021 for how much... $7000? Worth it? It is if you step up and say "I'll take it". Good job on the bike. I'm doing a 99 KX125 right now. Waiting for the engine to get back from Tom Morgan Racing. Extra expense, but extra quality engine. Worth it, Guess I'll find out.
@@kirbylee57 Yes! right on. that's exiting. you should post a video of the bike when its done!
What is this vapor blast?
its pretty much just wet blasting with a special media
do you rebuild bikes
yes, sometimes I do. Whenever I get some free time
@@motoblast3574 contact number i want to find a 2003-6 kx 250 and rebuild it
Where did you get the crank kit?
I actually found the rebuild kit on eBay
How is that Namura piston holding up?
its holding up great. They are good because they are made in cast aluminum, which is the same as stock. They also have all of the same oil holes in the skirt for the exhaust bridge heat with an added DLC coating for longer wear time and less friction.
So far, so good. I have been using them for a while now. no issues.
Good to know, I have the same bike and I've been needing to do the top end for a while now. Keep rippin man.
What media are you using?
its a super fine hollow glass bead
nice build this turned out sick. btw im from your area as well, if i ever needed parts vapor blasted, would you be willing to offer your services?
Hey Man!! sorry I just saws this... I'm slacking
@@motoblast3574 lmaooo u did my engine carb and swingarm earlier this year. looked unreal when i put it all back together
@@dr00andrew Yes! I remember all of it. Your bike came out soo sick! would be cool to get the 125s on a ride sesh
@@motoblast3574 for sure. thats be dope
How do those piston from namura last ?
They are great. Ive been using them for a while. They are cast aluminum which is the type that comes stock on these bikes. Its softer than a forged piston, but I usually change the pistons after 30 hours anyway.
Ok thanks
Where did you get the parts
most of the parts I found on eBay
Damn great job how long did it take you ?
Thank you! I think it was about a month
Есть запчасти для кавасаки 125 2002 год выпуска
What kind of oil do you use for mix?
I use the Honda HP2 blues stuff
How much was your vapor blaster
25,000 installed
How can something look better then new
a freshly casted new aluminum part sometimes appears to be duller since the surface was never micro polished. Im guessing that's how.
Is this Road legal
no, but can be made into a street legal one
Hey
hey
Try "restoring" a bike that is actually dirty
lets see some of you work puss