2002 Splitfire KX125 Build

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1/14/2017 5:44pm Edited Date/Time 1/20/2021 4:10am
Hey guys,

Just picked up this 2002 KX125 and plan on doing a full rebuild, Pretty happy with the current condition as i had a friend pick it up for me and i never really got good eyes on it. He just recently done some work to it so its decent shape.

Just after some advice on what years this model is interchangeable with parts wise, plastics etc. Going to order some parts here soon but not certain on what years are equivalent to this. Even any hot tips on what works well with this model. Thanks for any advice on this, i will do progress pictures as i go.







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1/15/2017 2:32am
That's nice clean bike 99-02 will change over looking forward to seeing what you do with this bike we need more Aussie Builds !
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1/16/2017 8:02pm
I will follow. M'y first ever bike was an 02 kx125
1/30/2017 5:22am
1999 - 2002 share parts, just picked up a 99 basket case and going through the same thoughts
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Few minor things happened and got the tore down complete during the week!

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Graphics came in along with some big bto orders and got them mounted.



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Parts ready to goooo







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Well the swingarm and linkage was completely boned, back to bto for full pivotworks kits for wheels, linkage etc. Supporting that Pulp life







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Got excel wheels & spoke kits, thinking i might machine down the ribs on the hubs and get them coated, magnesium imitation or something similar



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I think im going to go flo green on the frame just by matching the paint from my plastic, and then strip and polish the subframe.



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Think i will polish most of these ally pieces




That's all for now!

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4/21/2017 5:27am
I like your taste, you're building my 11 year old dream bike - sitting beside a current generation KTM.

Will be watching this splitfire build come together Smile
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4/21/2017 5:34am
Looking good mate should be a nice bike
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5/2/2017 6:08am
More parts rolling in, should be good to send stuff out for painting/coating/stripping here soon





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Red Bull can shock body!
22Ryann
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5/2/2017 11:41pm
This was one of my favourite parts of the bike when i bought it too.. haha
5/3/2017 3:41am
Search Gumtree for bits, they come up. I scored this shock for $200 from Victoria the other week


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Damne that's a hell of a score
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5/3/2017 4:01am
God damn it Reggie!
22Ryann
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5/26/2017 5:40am
Finally got some stuff back from the powder coaters, only got the stock clamps and hubs done. Had so many different people stuff me around with it.

Still waiting on the frame painter to find a good match on the flow green as it's proving to be a little tricky! hoping soon, should get the wheels built tomorrow if i get a chance.



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Picked up a friends truing stand and got the wheels built and also got my triples re-pressed in too today. Good to finally see some progress happening!



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5/28/2017 5:39pm
Looking good. Where did you purchase the rims from? There was a mob in Sydney selling them cheap at one stage but no longer have them.
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Brought them in with a few big BTOsports orders, was cheaper than buying here i found because of the big orders. Doesn't always work out better but
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5/28/2017 5:54pm
Cheers. I'll likely end up doing that too.
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Boys boys boys,

Convinced myself to open the motor while i had it on the bench and boy am i glad i did.. Check the barrel, the lighter areas inside the barrel actually step back... It kinda seems like the coating has worn off those areas, can someone enlighten me on what i'm looking at there? i have no experience with engines so this tear down is a first for me.

Clutch is roasted and check the oil from it... This parrot who had the bike before me just put a piston in it but left the the rest as is... jesus

More work it seems, may as well coat some parts while im there







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Also before and after glass blasting the motor and some parts







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Your cylinder pic looks like the plating is worn off.
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Been waiting on my frame, cylinder, bolts and finally got it all back today/yesterday. Everything is coming up awesome, and the frame colour came up awesome in fluro green can't wait to get it going back together.

Pretty much have everything i need apart from some motor parts, seals, bearings and get the crank looked over. Going to be so much fun putting it back together!

Stripping the subframe and going to get it back to factory looking, brushed aluminium

Cylinder work & bolt re-coating was done by Electrosil down in Victoria Australia. Really do recommend these guys, shipped them a box full of parts and instructions and was done without a hitch and sent back. Great guys to deal with!















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Its a pretty nice match in person to the flo green of the plastic



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Awesome build so far!
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22Ryann wrote:
Been waiting on my frame, cylinder, bolts and finally got it all back today/yesterday. Everything is coming up awesome, and the frame colour came up awesome...
Been waiting on my frame, cylinder, bolts and finally got it all back today/yesterday. Everything is coming up awesome, and the frame colour came up awesome in fluro green can't wait to get it going back together.

Pretty much have everything i need apart from some motor parts, seals, bearings and get the crank looked over. Going to be so much fun putting it back together!

Stripping the subframe and going to get it back to factory looking, brushed aluminium

Cylinder work & bolt re-coating was done by Electrosil down in Victoria Australia. Really do recommend these guys, shipped them a box full of parts and instructions and was done without a hitch and sent back. Great guys to deal with!















Great build! The plating looks great, be sure to chamfer your cylinder ports for longer piston ring life.
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7/3/2017 4:52am
Looking really great Ryan. Mate I have never seen a cylinder, gear oil or clutch basket in that state.. just awful!
Keep up the good work, and +1 for Electrosil, love their work.
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