2015 KLX 140L Build

Gale19XX
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I did this build last winter but still had some photos so I figured I'd share. I was having trouble selling a 2012 KX250F so I worked out a deal to trade with a local dealer for a new 2015 KLX 140L. I think I had to fork over $100 on the deal.

This was the bike when I brought it home.



Stripped the bike down a bit and installed Tag triple clamps with KX85 front forks with 200 lb rated springs from Cannon, KX85 front brake cable and lever, and KX85 front fender.





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Gale19XX 2/22/2017 6:38pm
2/22/2017 6:38pm
This is the stock shock as its mounted. I installed a KX85 complete shock along with a Race Tech 200 lb rated spring. To make the 85 shock fit to the frame bracket it has to be able to mount to the center of the bracket, rather than to the left side like the stock shows here. I had to do a bit of sanding to the bracket and to an extra shock body collar to get the 85 shock to sit center.



Here is a side by side view of before and after.



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kmp1219 2/23/2017 5:46pm
2/23/2017 5:46pm
Stoked to see the finished product
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Gale19XX 4/10/2017 1:41am
4/10/2017 1:41am
Lost the majority of pictures I had taken but here's the last few I could find. Replaced the OEM rims and tires with Bridgestone's and Black Excel Rims. Added a Pro Circuit T-4 Exhaust and header. 6sigma jet kit, UNI air filter with UNI Airbox vent mods.

I got a pretty good offer from someone who knew I was building it, before I even got to ride it. I bought a used 2009 KLX 140L which is my current project bike.












Brent_Apodaca 4/10/2017 5:16am
4/10/2017 5:16am
I must say , that is the coolest klx 140 ever.

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Gale19XX 5/3/2017 9:50am
5/3/2017 9:50am
Thanks! They are so fun to mess around at the track with. I'll take mine out for C practice and have a blast. It's a big enough bike and tires that it doesn't feel like a 50 under you and handles the track well. It's slow enough you can have it pinned through all the corners and never let off. I lose the big bikes on the straights but catch and pass some of em in corners.

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