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KICKERMAN360 10/25/2014 11:02pm
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The only thing wrong with it was a kinked timing chain (due to failed tensioner). Was a budget build though, so I used cheapy parts and stuff around the garage. The Tusk gaskets on the head are crappy so I need to replacement with a Cometic kit.
2 Stroke Beast 10/25/2014 11:55pm
10/25/2014 11:55pm
KICKERMAN360 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/25/68596/s1200_IMG_0354.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/25/68597/s1200_IMG_1087.jpg[/img] The only thing wrong with it was a kinked timing chain (due to failed tensioner). Was a budget build though, so I used cheapy...







The only thing wrong with it was a kinked timing chain (due to failed tensioner). Was a budget build though, so I used cheapy parts and stuff around the garage. The Tusk gaskets on the head are crappy so I need to replacement with a Cometic kit.
It looks like a dumbass owned it before ,colored tires lol. Also I think he found the stickers too Tongue . But it looks like you fixed it up nicely clean and looks nice.
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KICKERMAN360 10/26/2014 1:36am
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KICKERMAN360 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/25/68596/s1200_IMG_0354.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/25/68597/s1200_IMG_1087.jpg[/img] The only thing wrong with it was a kinked timing chain (due to failed tensioner). Was a budget build though, so I used cheapy...







The only thing wrong with it was a kinked timing chain (due to failed tensioner). Was a budget build though, so I used cheapy parts and stuff around the garage. The Tusk gaskets on the head are crappy so I need to replacement with a Cometic kit.
2 Stroke Beast wrote:
It looks like a dumbass owned it before ,colored tires lol. Also I think he found the stickers too :P . But it looks like you...
It looks like a dumbass owned it before ,colored tires lol. Also I think he found the stickers too Tongue . But it looks like you fixed it up nicely clean and looks nice.
The air filter was layered with grime; No idea how it even started. But yeah, remove all the graphics except for the shrouds and stuck some spare fender graphics I had lying around. It's a '02 model and besides being hard to start, it's a fun bike.



Here's when I needed a light for a night ride.

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Robgvx wrote:
Before: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68625/s1200_image.jpg[/img] After: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68624/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
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2007 YZ450
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2004 kawasaki kx 125
Build I did for a good friend/customer.. About 35 hours total.. Loved how it came out.. Got another kx coming from Texas to build and ship back.. We went over everything.. I would done something's different but budget wise that's what he could afford.. Came out awesome! He loves it..
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JW381 10/26/2014 12:22pm
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This thread is badass, ya'll make me jealous haha
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few versions over the years.



Only picture of the WWR version.



after White make over.



How it is today.......street legal Supermoto

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Kjc_fitted wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68671/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68672/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68673/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/26/68674/s1200_image.jpg[/img] 2004 kawasaki kx 125 Build I did for a good friend/customer.. About 35 hours total.. Loved how it came out.. Got another...








2004 kawasaki kx 125
Build I did for a good friend/customer.. About 35 hours total.. Loved how it came out.. Got another kx coming from Texas to build and ship back.. We went over everything.. I would done something's different but budget wise that's what he could afford.. Came out awesome! He loves it..
I like that pipe on the finished version. Is that just a cover on the expansion chamber, or is it actually two-tone?
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smezmx 10/28/2014 9:32am
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Rough 11 yz125.forgot to take some pics before removing the plastic,it was trashed anyways.







After.got a bit carried away and prolly overdid it a bit. Unsure Laughing










2 Stroke Beast 10/28/2014 9:35am
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Rough 11 yz125.forgot to take some pics before removing the plastic,it was trashed anyways. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68829/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68830/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68831/s1200_image.jpg[/img] After.got a bit carried away and prolly overdid it...
Rough 11 yz125.forgot to take some pics before removing the plastic,it was trashed anyways.







After.got a bit carried away and prolly overdid it a bit. Unsure Laughing










Its so sexy went from clapped out to chromed out.Tongue
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Tarz483 10/28/2014 10:40am
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wow my first look at this thread ,
this is a kick ass thread , im now addicted to befor and afters too
please keep em coming even if its just graphics
Travis_Hudson 10/28/2014 10:52am
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Starting point [decent shape]

Finished....







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Lets go really old school. 1961 Greeves MCS (Moto-Cross Special) 250cc Dave Bickers replica.





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You guys doing the yz builds where do you get your black tanks from?!
I want to change the colour of mine but the blue tank is holding be back!
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TwistinGrip413 10/28/2014 5:17pm
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Great builds guys! Can't wait to do one of my own!
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Travis_Hudson wrote:
Starting point [decent shape][img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68846/s1200_s1200_Hudson_start_1.jpg[/img] Finished.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68847/s1200_04_Finished_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68848/s1200_04_Finished_2.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68849/s1200_04_Finished_3.jpg[/img]
Starting point [decent shape]

Finished....







The "M" in Motocross on the shroud isn't capitalized Shocked

Where'd you get your heat tape.
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Before:






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26 page rebuild thread HERE
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Berm wrote:
Kind of before picture. It actually didn't come with the updated plastic I had just put them on. [URL=http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Ryder25/media/yz250/1617763_10152188101010753_1806893938_o_zps7f5e0257.jpg.html][IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Ryder25/yz250/1617763_10152188101010753_1806893938_o_zps7f5e0257.jpg[/IMG][/URL] After #1 [URL=http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Ryder25/media/yz250/10005908_10152273866215753_6662618861220122972_o_zps60472a3a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Ryder25/yz250/10005908_10152273866215753_6662618861220122972_o_zps60472a3a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] After #2 [URL=http://s76.photobucket.com/user/Ryder25/media/yz250side_zpsd696a6c6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/Ryder25/yz250side_zpsd696a6c6.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Kind of before picture. It actually didn't come with the updated plastic I had just put them on.


After #1


After #2
BRO! Thats Awesome! props for doing something different!
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1995 KX250



Back together with new plastics


Cheap sticker kit.



Wish I would have done an OEM restoration. Probably going to do that after I get the wife a KX 80.
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My before pics of 2000 CR500 I picked up Saturday for $1800. After pics coming later this winter. Wink





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pilotdude wrote:
My before pics of 2000 CR500 I picked up Saturday for $1800. After pics coming later this winter. ;) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69731/s1200_20141104_222636.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69732/s1200_20141104_222602.jpg[/img]
My before pics of 2000 CR500 I picked up Saturday for $1800. After pics coming later this winter. Wink





There is a procircuit clutch cover in ebay for a cr 500. Pretty sweet!
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MCfan4life wrote:
Before: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69721/s1200_file6468.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69723/s1200_file6969.jpg[/img] After: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69724/s1200_10368951_1489137891300625_7914507054604678225_o.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69725/s1200_10368831_1489137597967321_6763456912950768390_o.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69726/s1200_1836635_1489137384634009_4203778614585373911_o.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/11/05/69727/s1200_10365487_1489137461300668_6842430469606030076_o.jpg[/img] 26 page rebuild thread [url=http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Old-School-Moto,22/1996-CR250-McGrath-Replica-Rebuild,1213946?exclusive_forum_user=true&page=1]HERE[/url]
Before:






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26 page rebuild thread HERE
WINNER!!!!!
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smezmx wrote:
Rough 11 yz125.forgot to take some pics before removing the plastic,it was trashed anyways. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68829/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68830/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68831/s1200_image.jpg[/img] After.got a bit carried away and prolly overdid it...
Rough 11 yz125.forgot to take some pics before removing the plastic,it was trashed anyways.







After.got a bit carried away and prolly overdid it a bit. Unsure Laughing










smezmx, did you do powdercoat that frame or anything after you polished it? or is it "raw"?
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Travis_Hudson 11/5/2014 11:20pm
11/5/2014 11:20pm
Travis_Hudson wrote:
Starting point [decent shape][img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68846/s1200_s1200_Hudson_start_1.jpg[/img] Finished.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68847/s1200_04_Finished_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68848/s1200_04_Finished_2.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/28/68849/s1200_04_Finished_3.jpg[/img]
Starting point [decent shape]

Finished....







Grizz wrote:
The "M" in Motocross on the shroud isn't capitalized Shocked

Where'd you get your heat tape.
Haha, that's funny grizz.....never noticed that before! Tongue the heat shield is from pro circuit.

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