1994 Kx250 Splitfire PC Replica Build/"RESTOMOD" update

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Whats up everybody. Thought Id start out by sharing my current build with you guys. I picked up this clapped out '94 Kx250 for $400 and am doing a complete restoration on it. Heres an intro video of the start of the build



I sent a ton of parts off to get refinished, and ill post some more pics of those here in a little bit. Thanks so much for looking and stay tuned!
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The Moto Log 4/25/2020 6:43pm
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Heres a few pics of my first run of parts to the powder coater. Cerakote Midnight Bronze and Silver along with some Flo green powder on the frame



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The Moto Log 4/26/2020 7:03am
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here's a few of the vapor blasting, as well as the clutch covers together





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sandman768 4/26/2020 2:35pm
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Nice work 👍
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The Moto Log 4/26/2020 5:14pm
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Pretty good first parts order came in from Rocky Mountain
Premix4Life 4/26/2020 5:35pm
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Perfection! Looking forward to this one.
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The Moto Log 4/27/2020 6:59am
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So I decided to put my own little touch on this build and have some small parts made from Carbon. Its pretty cool to see your ideas come to life. Had the case saver and chain guard piece 3d printed for fit before I pull the trigger and have them cut from carbon plate




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Kidkawie 4/28/2020 3:04am
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I just ordered some cf sheet to make a chain guide. Im going to rout it using a flush cut bit.
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The Moto Log 4/29/2020 9:35am
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Started putting this thing together finally. Also sent box #2 to Premier Vapor Blasting of Georgia for some vapor treatment
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The Moto Log 5/1/2020 2:55pm
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3D printed parts fit great. As soon as I find a reasonable place to water jet I'm going to get them manufactured
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Not a whole lot to update. Got a sneak peek at some of the parts coming out of round two at PVB of Georgia. I love this process. The finish it puts on parts is top notch!
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Brian_Bowles 5/16/2020 5:45am
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Looks great! I guess you are in Georgia. I live in Augusta.
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The Moto Log 5/16/2020 12:25pm
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Brian_Bowles wrote:
Looks great! I guess you are in Georgia. I live in Augusta.
I am actually in Florida. The company I work for is based out of Augusta, GA.
Brian_Bowles 5/16/2020 5:36pm
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That is cool if you are up this way you have to to come by and check out the two I have. 1986 CR125 and 1995 CR250.
They were a wreck when I got them


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The Moto Log 5/16/2020 6:09pm
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Brian_Bowles wrote:
That is cool if you are up this way you have to to come by and check out the two I have. 1986 CR125 and 1995...
That is cool if you are up this way you have to to come by and check out the two I have. 1986 CR125 and 1995 CR250.
They were a wreck when I got them


Im jealous! I will build a '93-'96 CR at one point. One of my favorite. Nice bikes man
kieran_macca 5/17/2020 4:58am
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Looks like this is going to be an epic build. The vapour blasting really does leave parts like new!
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The Moto Log wrote:
here's a few of the vapor blasting, as well as the clutch covers together [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/26/423164/s1200_IMG_0048.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/26/423165/s1200_IMG_0058.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/26/423166/s1200_IMG_0062.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/26/423167/s1200_IMG_8622.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/26/423168/s1200_IMG_8623.jpg[/img]
here's a few of the vapor blasting, as well as the clutch covers together





Looking good man. I love that vapor blasted look. That said though, and I know it's a heart breaker, I think that entire side should be coated for that KHI look. That one dark cover will stick out like a sore thumb. Your call, of course. I'm following either way. Looking forward to this one!
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The Moto Log wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/05/01/424813/s1200_IMG_8655.jpg[/img] 3D printed parts fit great. As soon as I find a reasonable place to water jet I'm going to get them manufactured

3D printed parts fit great. As soon as I find a reasonable place to water jet I'm going to get them manufactured
Took 10 minutes. Most of that was setting up the bit.




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The Moto Log 6/18/2020 2:12pm
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Haven't updated in a while. Finally got some stuff cut from carbon


This Im real excited about. Stay tuned for another update when I get the other stuff in to compliment these.......


Hopefully will have some time soon to install the new steering stem races, and get the triples installed.
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The Moto Log 11/22/2022 1:22pm
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Bringing this thread back from the dead. Working on this thing for two years, I finally began the final assembly. From what was supposed to be a basic restoration evolved into a full "restomod" of sorts.

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TK40_FC 11/25/2022 5:57am
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Nice!
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Pat327 11/25/2022 11:12am
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Looks like you got that plastic to fit really well! Did you have to make a lot of special brackets?
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The Moto Log 11/25/2022 7:41pm
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Pat327 wrote:
Looks like you got that plastic to fit really well! Did you have to make a lot of special brackets?
No. I purchased a kit that allowed me to use the complete rear subframe, tank etc from a newer bike
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Started putting the rest of the graphics on
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Sucker looks tough!

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