Works Kawasaki 97/98 Build Replica

7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 3/17/2016 1:20pm
3/17/2016 1:20pm
CrGuy2T wrote:
Nice find on the frame for sure. Going to be a sweet bike. Man does it take lots of time to build these kind of bikes...
Nice find on the frame for sure. Going to be a sweet bike. Man does it take lots of time to build these kind of bikes. Btw what year is that swing arm from? I have learned it's been a rough road on getting the rear end to set up on my 99. I have finally managed to find a good set up on 230mm rear brake with my Khi hubs. I have been through like 3 carriers. I had the one like you have. It only would work up to 96 I believe and the swing arm changed in 97. The career worked Fine I just couldn't get the wheel and disc to work. I finally have the set ups righ, but it was trial and error. Seems like yours is going to be good to go. Nice build for sure.
1998.

Yeah they can take years just to find a part let alone start seeing progress. This has taken just over a year so far collecting parts.

Once I have a few more bits I can learn what fits, what doesn't and needs changing. The excitement just keeps getting stronger and stronger as each month passes haha.
CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 3/17/2016 7:34pm
3/17/2016 7:34pm
Hey pat, I'm still looking for some 48mm mag triple clamps. If you come across any let me know thanks.
CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 3/17/2016 7:36pm
3/17/2016 7:36pm
7446pats wrote:
1998. Yeah they can take years just to find a part let alone start seeing progress. This has taken just over a year so far collecting...
1998.

Yeah they can take years just to find a part let alone start seeing progress. This has taken just over a year so far collecting parts.

Once I have a few more bits I can learn what fits, what doesn't and needs changing. The excitement just keeps getting stronger and stronger as each month passes haha.
Yeah that's what I'm running into now is learning what works and what does not. The Khi and sr stuff is a bit different. Just when you think you got it. Something goes wrong. I guess that's the fun part about building these bikes is learning they were all different.

The Shop

See All »
kxman
Profile picture for user kxman
Posts
159
Joined
9/8/2013
Location
AU
kxman 4/9/2016 3:45am
4/9/2016 3:45am
7446pats wrote:
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates. The plan is...
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


kxman wrote:
Hi I've got some works forks. 97 nitrogen bladder forks dual chamber. Only thins is they have been pulled apart. My problem is the bladder and...
Hi I've got some works forks. 97 nitrogen bladder forks dual chamber. Only thins is they have been pulled apart. My problem is the bladder and piston/valve assembly I need a manual or pictures to see how it goes back together. Have you had yours apart? Could you email me pictures
Any chance of a reply
barkhard696
Profile picture for user barkhard696
Posts
1469
Joined
1/30/2010
Location
Houston, TX, USA
barkhard696 4/9/2016 9:05am
4/9/2016 9:05am Edited Date/Time 4/9/2016 9:13am
SRs are cool and the PC bikes also; I'm looking forward to seeing how this thred develops and how Rob's bike goes.

I'm made some great friends through this, super great guys like Pat, DJ, Rob, RJ and Cam P and lots of others, too. Here's kind of my (sadly cynical, apologies) formula, after much experimentation:

(Dealing with that con-man piece of work Taylor)
X
(The freaks & tin-foil hat wackos that come out when trying to trade, sell and round up the parts)

= Never. Again. NEVER.

Strictly Hondas (excellent engineering, ubiquitous) and Suzukis (not too exotic, but still enough off the beaten path). And 04-08. Have sold off many of my bikes and after this last tranche of parts (which are just regular parts, nothing special), I'm sticking with my CRF450 which I absolutely love and late-model two 2ts.

I got a lot of respect for what you guys are doing ... I just would rather remove and eat my own spleen with a rusty spoon than ever go through another vintage build ever again. I'm looking forward to living vicariously through yalls projects though!

Maybe I'm just getting too old and grouchy and fat, which would explain why I'd marry my 08 CRF if it could cook LOL
CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 4/9/2016 11:22am
4/9/2016 11:22am
barkhard696 wrote:
SRs are cool and the PC bikes also; I'm looking forward to seeing how this thred develops and how Rob's bike goes. I'm made some great...
SRs are cool and the PC bikes also; I'm looking forward to seeing how this thred develops and how Rob's bike goes.

I'm made some great friends through this, super great guys like Pat, DJ, Rob, RJ and Cam P and lots of others, too. Here's kind of my (sadly cynical, apologies) formula, after much experimentation:

(Dealing with that con-man piece of work Taylor)
X
(The freaks & tin-foil hat wackos that come out when trying to trade, sell and round up the parts)

= Never. Again. NEVER.

Strictly Hondas (excellent engineering, ubiquitous) and Suzukis (not too exotic, but still enough off the beaten path). And 04-08. Have sold off many of my bikes and after this last tranche of parts (which are just regular parts, nothing special), I'm sticking with my CRF450 which I absolutely love and late-model two 2ts.

I got a lot of respect for what you guys are doing ... I just would rather remove and eat my own spleen with a rusty spoon than ever go through another vintage build ever again. I'm looking forward to living vicariously through yalls projects though!

Maybe I'm just getting too old and grouchy and fat, which would explain why I'd marry my 08 CRF if it could cook LOL
LOL!!!!!
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/5/2016 9:50am
6/5/2016 9:50am
7446pats wrote:
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates. The plan is...
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


kxman wrote:
Hi I've got some works forks. 97 nitrogen bladder forks dual chamber. Only thins is they have been pulled apart. My problem is the bladder and...
Hi I've got some works forks. 97 nitrogen bladder forks dual chamber. Only thins is they have been pulled apart. My problem is the bladder and piston/valve assembly I need a manual or pictures to see how it goes back together. Have you had yours apart? Could you email me pictures
kxman wrote:
Any chance of a reply
Not sure if you received my pm from ages ago? I haven't had mine apart but if I do I'll let you know. Docwob might know?
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/5/2016 10:00am
6/5/2016 10:00am Edited Date/Time 3/7/2017 12:24am
Sorry I've been slow with updates..

I now have acerbis fluo rad shrouds
The correct purple/silver bars
Sub tanks
Berg clutch cover
Radiators
Carb
Ignition
Rear brake lever
Ali subframe
Steel subframe
Head stays




7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/7/2016 3:17am
6/7/2016 3:17am Edited Date/Time 3/7/2017 12:24am
Edited
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/8/2016 8:07am
6/8/2016 8:07am
Original MXA Ryan Hughes seat cover. Good news is that it can be a Hughes replica too! Just need original FX graphics

Still after a original MXA Emig one



RyanLester761
Profile picture for user RyanLester761
Posts
1128
Joined
2/7/2007
Location
El Dorado Hills, CA, USA
RyanLester761 6/8/2016 8:42am
6/8/2016 8:42am
Did you snag that off Ebay recently? I wanted it so bad, since I have a Ryno replica 95 Splitfire KX125 already. And I'm currently building a '96 kx250 now too. Please keep me in mind if you ever sell that cover. Wink

Your bike is gonna be rad btw!

Ryan
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/8/2016 11:43am
6/8/2016 11:43am
RyanLester761 wrote:
Did you snag that off Ebay recently? I wanted it so bad, since I have a Ryno replica 95 Splitfire KX125 already. And I'm currently building...
Did you snag that off Ebay recently? I wanted it so bad, since I have a Ryno replica 95 Splitfire KX125 already. And I'm currently building a '96 kx250 now too. Please keep me in mind if you ever sell that cover. Wink

Your bike is gonna be rad btw!

Ryan
Yep that's the one sorry bud. I was also desperate incase Ryno attends Farleigh again in the future so he can see the build with the #5 on. I'll let you know if I sell or find another!
fBgM54
Profile picture for user fBgM54
Posts
10
Joined
3/2/2016
Location
champaign, IL, USA
fBgM54 6/8/2016 9:42pm
6/8/2016 9:42pm Edited Date/Time 6/8/2016 9:44pm


Are these the graphics you are looking for? I might have other stuff from this time period as well stored away. If these are what you are looking for I will part with them. I have been carrying them around for almost 20 years now
RyanLester761
Profile picture for user RyanLester761
Posts
1128
Joined
2/7/2007
Location
El Dorado Hills, CA, USA
RyanLester761 6/8/2016 9:58pm
6/8/2016 9:58pm
7446pats wrote:
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates. The plan is...
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


Whao! This is not my thread so I'm last on line. But, I'd be interested to see what kinds of 94-98 kx parts/decals you have available!

Thanks!
Bman_145
Profile picture for user Bman_145
Posts
892
Joined
12/30/2015
Location
Nor Cal, CA, USA
Bman_145 6/8/2016 10:21pm
6/8/2016 10:21pm
I saw that seat cover on Ebay too. I was temped to get it too, but Im glad it went to a vital member doing a build with it.
Bman_145
Profile picture for user Bman_145
Posts
892
Joined
12/30/2015
Location
Nor Cal, CA, USA
Bman_145 6/8/2016 10:24pm
6/8/2016 10:24pm
fBgM54 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/06/08/138422/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Are these the graphics you are looking for? I might have other stuff from this time period as well stored away. If these are what...


Are these the graphics you are looking for? I might have other stuff from this time period as well stored away. If these are what you are looking for I will part with them. I have been carrying them around for almost 20 years now
Hey, if you find any '97 McGrath Suzuki of Troy stuff in your stash, please message me Smile
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/9/2016 12:10am
6/9/2016 12:10am
7446pats wrote:
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates. The plan is...
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


Yes that's them! I've replied to you on Instagram (90sMotocross)

You can email if it's easier s7446pats@hotmail.co.uk

I may be interested in other stuff you might have from back then. Thanks bud

Pit Row

See All »
CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 6/9/2016 9:34am
6/9/2016 9:34am
7446pats wrote:
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates. The plan is...
Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


That 6 bolt rotor is a 235mm rotor. It's not a standard size.
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 6/27/2016 4:58am
6/27/2016 4:58am Edited Date/Time 3/7/2017 12:26am
Little update - big thank you to CrGuy2T on the lug & frame guards! & big thank you to fBgM54 on the graphics!



7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 7/2/2016 3:37am
7/2/2016 3:37am
It's time for titanium..



7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 7/2/2016 3:43am
7/2/2016 3:43am Edited Date/Time 3/7/2017 12:26am
Edited
CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 7/2/2016 5:06am
7/2/2016 5:06am
Looks like your getting close pat.
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 8/23/2016 5:01am
8/23/2016 5:01am
It's beginning to look like a bike..



CrGuy2T
Profile picture for user CrGuy2T
Posts
4503
Joined
3/11/2015
Location
Santa Fe, TX, USA
CrGuy2T 8/23/2016 5:03am
8/23/2016 5:03am
Looking good Pat. Did you get the rear wheel and brake sorted out?
Schwanz22
Profile picture for user Schwanz22
Posts
329
Joined
1/13/2014
Location
Roanoke, TX, USA
Schwanz22 8/24/2016 11:00pm
8/24/2016 11:00pm
That bike is going to be so sick!!!! Did you get all the factory stuff off eBay? Great score man!!
smashingpumpkins167 8/25/2016 12:03am
8/25/2016 12:03am
You didn't have it listed, but figured I would check. Do you need a flo green acerbis front fender still? I have one of you need it.
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 8/30/2016 2:15am
8/30/2016 2:15am
CrGuy2T wrote:
Looking good Pat. Did you get the rear wheel and brake sorted out?
See PM bud
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 8/30/2016 2:17am
8/30/2016 2:17am
Schwanz22 wrote:
That bike is going to be so sick!!!! Did you get all the factory stuff off eBay? Great score man!!
Thanks! No only thing I got on eBay was the Hughes MXA seat cover.
7446pats
Profile picture for user 7446pats
Posts
304
Joined
12/21/2010
Location
GB
7446pats 8/30/2016 2:18am
8/30/2016 2:18am
smashingpumpkins167 wrote:
You didn't have it listed, but figured I would check. Do you need a flo green acerbis front fender still? I have one of you need...
You didn't have it listed, but figured I would check. Do you need a flo green acerbis front fender still? I have one of you need it.
Thanks bud but I have 2. 1 for Emig graphics and 1 for Tortelli graphics

Post a reply to: Works Kawasaki 97/98 Build Replica