2005 KX250 (2 Stroke!) Build (+RV)

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Edited Date/Time 5/31/2018 9:52am
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project....






Pretty clean for an 05!
I have an idea of what I will be doing but always open to suggestions!
Let me know what you think
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TailSoHard 5/3/2016 12:20pm
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Did you buy that in Michigan? I saw one just like that on craigslist that I was eyeing for a little bit...
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mattyhamz2 5/3/2016 12:33pm
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I love my 05. Bike is a rocket ship! Enjoy her. I can't wait to see it al done
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MOTORSPORTFOX 5/3/2016 1:44pm
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TailSoHard wrote:
Did you buy that in Michigan? I saw one just like that on craigslist that I was eyeing for a little bit...
Nope, Ohio
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TailSoHard 5/3/2016 1:50pm
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Nope, Ohio
Sweet! Maybe that means the one I saw is still available Evil

Great find, that looks like a really clean KX. Should be a fun bike!

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TailSoHard wrote:
Did you buy that in Michigan? I saw one just like that on craigslist that I was eyeing for a little bit...
MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Nope, Ohio
That looks like one I called about in the New Philly area. Looked very clean in the CL ad.
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BB67 5/3/2016 2:24pm
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I have the zakt same bike totally stk.First thing i did was take off the girl bars and put on Renthals just like you did. The thing is EVIL without a P/C rear Link, its a must have. Get a rear shock from a 06 or 07 or you can have yours modded with high speed comp.
Oh and great find you will love it.
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Congrats, You scored a very low hour bike for sure. The 05 is solid, and a powerhouse. Hold on !
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Built an 06 last year. 450 forks, the whole bit. Fun bike. Sold it to Davey Jones last fall.



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mattyhamz2 5/26/2016 12:42pm
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
4 stroke forks or do the updated fork guards fit the old forks? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/26/136709/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
4 stroke forks or do the updated fork guards fit the old forks?
Those look like the original forks. I'm pretty sure the new fork guards mount right up
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MOTORSPORTFOX 5/26/2016 12:51pm
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
Those look like the original forks. I'm pretty sure the new fork guards mount right up
You are correct. Just newer fork guards
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mattyhamz2 5/26/2016 12:54pm
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
Those look like the original forks. I'm pretty sure the new fork guards mount right up
MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
You are correct. Just newer fork guards
Are you having the forks done by anyone? Our stock 05 forks on our kx250 and kx250f were not the best forks I've ever ridden with. There was a really harsh feeling to then that we couldn't get to go away. We ended up putting 06 kx450 forks on the kx250 instead
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If you are looking to get motor work done I can highly recommend Tom Morgan of Tom Moragan Racing! I also second the PC link for the handling, although, it still isn't the best handling motorcycle out there. I might spring for the applied racing 21.5 offset triple clamp, from what I have read on thumper talk this mod helped quite a bit as well.
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MOTORSPORTFOX 6/20/2016 8:47pm
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133866/s1200_IMG_0373_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133867/s1200_IMG_0396_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133868/s1200_IMG_0383.jpg[/img] Pretty clean for an 05...
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project....






Pretty clean for an 05!
I have an idea of what I will be doing but always open to suggestions!
Let me know what you think
Tom will be doing the motor....

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MOTORSPORTFOX 6/20/2016 8:49pm
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133866/s1200_IMG_0373_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133867/s1200_IMG_0396_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133868/s1200_IMG_0383.jpg[/img] Pretty clean for an 05...
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project....






Pretty clean for an 05!
I have an idea of what I will be doing but always open to suggestions!
Let me know what you think
Just pics:




Hubs are done, building wheels next week..
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Looking good
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133866/s1200_IMG_0373_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133867/s1200_IMG_0396_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133868/s1200_IMG_0383.jpg[/img] Pretty clean for an 05...
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project....






Pretty clean for an 05!
I have an idea of what I will be doing but always open to suggestions!
Let me know what you think
Did you use regular automotive paint stripper on the swing arm?
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133866/s1200_IMG_0373_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133867/s1200_IMG_0396_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/05/03/133868/s1200_IMG_0383.jpg[/img] Pretty clean for an 05...
Now that my 2016 KX450F is just about complete, It was time to pick up my next project....






Pretty clean for an 05!
I have an idea of what I will be doing but always open to suggestions!
Let me know what you think


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Travis_Hudson 7/8/2016 11:34pm
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Thing is looking titties! Now you just need a pro circuit pipe to finish that puppy out!
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MOTORSPORTFOX 7/11/2016 9:17am
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bvm111 wrote:
Did you use regular automotive paint stripper on the swing arm?
Yes, normal paint stripper and a lot of elbow grease!

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