Absolute pile of a KX125 in the works..

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mwssquad827 4/14/2020 1:38pm
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Well done sir
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bonseff 4/16/2020 3:17pm
4/16/2020 3:17pm
*Drool...
When you sit on it, does it feel wide like I remember?
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Manbearpig 4/16/2020 11:03pm
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bonseff wrote:
*Drool...
When you sit on it, does it feel wide like I remember?
it is definitely a little girthy in the mid section. Haha
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MaxPower 4/17/2020 6:33am
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That's a unique restoration. Great idea and great job
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bonseff 4/17/2020 10:45am
4/17/2020 10:45am
I love that you sourced the pink bar pad!
But honest question, why did you lose the blue on the forks?
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CBird81 4/17/2020 1:57pm
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Manbearpig wrote:
Almost there.....[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/11/419306/s1200_20200411_192134.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/11/419307/s1200_20200411204324.jpg[/img]
Almost there.....

Great build... what paint have you used on the frame?
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Manbearpig 4/17/2020 3:09pm
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bonseff wrote:
I love that you sourced the pink bar pad!
But honest question, why did you lose the blue on the forks?
Thanks man. My bike is a 91. McGrath's raced the kawi in 1990 when they had silver forks so I'm just trying to make it look as correct as possible
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Manbearpig 4/17/2020 3:10pm
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Manbearpig wrote:
Almost there.....[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/11/419306/s1200_20200411_192134.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/11/419307/s1200_20200411204324.jpg[/img]
Almost there.....

CBird81 wrote:
Great build... what paint have you used on the frame?
Thank you. I used curry custom coatings for my frame paint. Prismatic powder kiwi I believe
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Manbearpig 4/18/2020 12:48am
4/18/2020 12:48am
Installed new shrink tube for my electrical and made my kickstarter pretty again.


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DynoDan22 4/18/2020 6:53am
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I had a new '90 KX125 back in the day. I put #125 on it because I saw a pic of MC in a magazine on his '90 Kawi. Everyone asked me why I picked #125. I told them is was McGrath's number. They said "who???" Lol. It was a good bike back in the day. Good memories! Awesome build and thanks for saving another roached bike. Lol
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Manbearpig 4/27/2020 10:00pm
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DynoDan22 wrote:
I had a new '90 KX125 back in the day. I put #125 on it because I saw a pic of MC in a magazine on...
I had a new '90 KX125 back in the day. I put #125 on it because I saw a pic of MC in a magazine on his '90 Kawi. Everyone asked me why I picked #125. I told them is was McGrath's number. They said "who???" Lol. It was a good bike back in the day. Good memories! Awesome build and thanks for saving another roached bike. Lol
Haha. That's awesome man. McGrath who.... haha. This bike had been an ass kicker but finally paying off now.
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Manbearpig 4/27/2020 10:03pm
4/27/2020 10:03pm
The off color green Gas tank finally got the best of me. I broke down and bought an aluminum tank so I can paint it for an accurate color.


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Looby321 4/28/2020 3:59am
4/28/2020 3:59am
Hell with painting it, looks good like that.
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Kawafornication 4/28/2020 4:26am
4/28/2020 4:26am
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side?

Seat doesn't look flush on those
Matt Fisher 4/28/2020 9:39am
4/28/2020 9:39am
Looby321 wrote:
Hell with painting it, looks good like that.
Agreed!
Looks awesome with the exposed aluminum. Maybe a sticker like the picture kawafornication showed, but painting that tank seems a bit like wearing a burka after getting a face lift.
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Manbearpig 4/29/2020 12:13am
4/29/2020 12:13am
Kawafornication wrote:
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/28/423921/s1200_KX_250_1990_Alloy_Tank_1.jpg[/img]Seat doesn't...
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side?

Seat doesn't look flush on those
In that picture the seat isnt latched to the tank yet.
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Manbearpig 4/29/2020 12:15am
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Kawafornication wrote:
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/28/423921/s1200_KX_250_1990_Alloy_Tank_1.jpg[/img]Seat doesn't...
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side?

Seat doesn't look flush on those
I am not very pumped that my OEM gas cap wont fit on my tank. What tank is that on your bike?

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Manbearpig 4/29/2020 12:17am
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Looby321 wrote:
Hell with painting it, looks good like that.
Matt Fisher wrote:
Agreed! Looks awesome with the exposed aluminum. Maybe a sticker like the picture kawafornication showed, but painting that tank seems a bit like wearing a burka...
Agreed!
Looks awesome with the exposed aluminum. Maybe a sticker like the picture kawafornication showed, but painting that tank seems a bit like wearing a burka after getting a face lift.
Ha! I agree to a point. I am trying to keep this bike as close to a McGrath replica as I can.
Kawafornication 4/29/2020 3:02am
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Kawafornication wrote:
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/28/423921/s1200_KX_250_1990_Alloy_Tank_1.jpg[/img]Seat doesn't...
Factory Alu Parts tank? I am not convinced with the fit on those, have you compared the original and alloy tanks side by side?

Seat doesn't look flush on those
Manbearpig wrote:
I am not very pumped that my OEM gas cap wont fit on my tank. What tank is that on your bike?
It is a tank that "Factory Alu Parts" made (not my bike), I wanted to buy one so asked for more pictures, they added these of a customers bike, I pointed out that the seat over laps the edges at the top and also that the cap overlapped but they tried to dispute it, just look it is un deniable and that is why I asked have you had the OEM tank side by side with it not knowing what make it was at the time! If you purchased it from them I would guess they have added the cap to eliminate at least one of the two faults the tanks have! I got "Holab Concepts" to refurbish a couple of OEM tanks and they look spot on! I think the better alloy tanks are made by X-Fun http://www.xfun.it/en/product/537/Aluminium-Fuel-Tank-for-Kawasaki.html although I am not 100% sure I think this is one of their tanks, I have lost the picture taken above!


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Kawafornication 4/29/2020 3:14am
4/29/2020 3:14am
I have a couple of builds on the go, the 125 is more of an OEM build but wanted the alloy tank for an evil wannabe works style I have in the pipeline and am going to race! I am selling the 125 after I receive the seat back as was not happy with it having seams!

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PS, you do realise Mcgrath didn't have a full works bike in 1990, the crankcases were not grey/magnesium!


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Manbearpig 4/30/2020 9:52pm
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Kawafornication wrote:
I have a couple of builds on the go, the 125 is more of an OEM build but wanted the alloy tank for an evil wannabe...
I have a couple of builds on the go, the 125 is more of an OEM build but wanted the alloy tank for an evil wannabe works style I have in the pipeline and am going to race! I am selling the 125 after I receive the seat back as was not happy with it having seams!

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PS, you do realise Mcgrath didn't have a full works bike in 1990, the crankcases were not grey/magnesium!


I do realize that MCs bike did not have the grey magnesium covers and I'm okay with my decision. I am painting the Aluminum tank to keep it simple and clean after I refine a few of the welds. Your bike looks great
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Manbearpig 4/30/2020 10:02pm
4/30/2020 10:02pm
After months of trying to find the correct decals for this build I can finally say that the rear fender is done. Haha.

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kieran_macca 5/1/2020 11:02am
5/1/2020 11:02am
Awesome build. Whats the camera setup? some of those pics are pretty damn cool!
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Manbearpig 5/2/2020 3:08am
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kieran_macca wrote:
Awesome build. Whats the camera setup? some of those pics are pretty damn cool!
Thank you. All of my pictures to this point have been taken with my phone actually.
nascarnate326 5/2/2020 4:25am
5/2/2020 4:25am
Can you post pictures of your aquablaster ? I really want one but just havnt pulled the trigger yet.

Oh ya, bike is drool worthy. I wouldnt be able to ride it thats for sure.
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Dangerbois666 5/3/2020 2:53am
5/3/2020 2:53am
What colour did you paint your engine cases? Is it cerakote?
Looks great,
Cheers.
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TooOld4WFO 5/3/2020 10:06am
5/3/2020 10:06am
Yes, please show us your vapor cabinet. I am doing this for sure I’m just not sure if I buy one already done or turn mine HF bead blast cabinet into one.
Absolutely top tier restore work my friend. Excellent. More pics would be nice of the process. I mean I can be done with one of your restores in a few minutes. More savory content.....More!

Besides that...Blast Cabinet!...More, more.

PS... That #2 Kawi image is the tits. I copied an image of that for inspiration.
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The Moto Log 5/3/2020 12:15pm
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All your builds are sick. I follow you on IG as well.

You ride any of your bikes??? I am in the middle of a '94 KX250 PC replica, and I tell you what, I am starting to think it may be a stand queen when I'm done. All the work and money I'm putting in and Im not sure I can ruin it all in a weekend. lol
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