Bought another dirtbike

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Edited Date/Time 4/16/2021 3:19pm
Im normally a quad guy, but after 8 years off 2 wheels I finally decided to buy another one. Took some searching but I found an 03 125SX in need of a little love for $1500.

Now the question is, Bud Light or Hot Wheels graphics?



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DA498 10/18/2020 12:51pm
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Hot Wheels
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Dirty Points 10/18/2020 12:55pm
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DA498 wrote:
Hot Wheels
Concur. Bud light would require silver parts/plastic/seat to get the look.
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Brad460 10/18/2020 1:00pm
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You lost me at “I’m normally a quad guy”...Laughing

That being said, nice looking bike! Great price!
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Brad460 wrote:
You lost me at “I’m normally a quad guy”...Laughing

That being said, nice looking bike! Great price!
I mean, at least I’m fast on the quads. I hate the drunk squids that give us a bad name as much as you guys do.
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thatswhathappens 10/18/2020 1:14pm
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Get a fresh stock set! I always loved that era of KTM graphics. Looks cool when they put those on the newer models too.
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bvm111 10/18/2020 2:02pm
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what’s this “quad” thing you speak of?
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romain524 10/18/2020 2:11pm
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I would have said Grant Langston graphics
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Whatever, but the upside down forks needs WP stickers upside up.
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Camp332 10/18/2020 4:37pm
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Hot Wheels graphics bro.
fullfloater 10/18/2020 4:51pm
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ZOBITO wrote:
Whatever, but the upside down forks needs WP stickers upside up.
Wink
Another vote for stock here and yes, sort those WP stickers out. Don’t know how so many put those on wrong. Even my neighbour did that.
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B Lenny 10/18/2020 5:22pm
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Nice..
MillsHondaRider 10/20/2020 5:37pm
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ZOBITO wrote:
Whatever, but the upside down forks needs WP stickers upside up.
Wink
So those aren't "dM" forks?
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yamaharider471 10/20/2020 9:44pm
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You've been on this forum for about 8 years as a quad guy. Jesus H.....
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fourfourone 10/21/2020 10:50am
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will this bike have a thumb throttle?
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romain524 wrote:
I would have said Grant Langston graphics
Yes, this. Back in the day I had this same bike and found those replica graphics on ebay. That's still the best look for this bike in my opinion.

Fast bike but I do not miss that chassis and suspension at all. Good luck with it.
GeorgiePorgie 10/21/2020 8:54pm
10/21/2020 8:54pm Edited Date/Time 10/21/2020 8:56pm
Quad guy, well glad to see you’re done experimenting. Welcome back. Bud light graphics. Blue wheels.

Btw... it’s spoke with my wallet....
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JMX82 10/21/2020 9:22pm
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Congrats for the new bike! Grant Langston replica graphics is the only right way to go with 2003 125SX



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bh84 11/3/2020 7:27am
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Got started on the repairs, $1500 bike there’s gonna be work to do. Some new bodywork, updated to the 2013 fender and number plate. The oil was milky as all hell, time to rebuild the water pump, flush the coolant, clean and oil the filter and get it ready for its maiden voyage to the track.

I noticed some gunk on the drain bolt when I pulled it, didn’t worry too much, dropped the milky oil, came out looking like coffee creamer. Went to replace the drain bolt and realized the “gunk” was JB Weld, uh oh. Sure enough, the drain is stripped. Hopefully I’ll be able to heli coil it today or tomorrow and make it out to the track this weekend. Probably the last warm one we’ll get.






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Get one these oil plug repair kits get problem sorted proper way
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143781513470

And what goes for the newer style please use original style front fender. With original style plastics the bike will look so much better
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I'd checl out all the magnesium stuff on/in the engine to see if the water/coolant got to it and caused any "decay".

Good Luck, Great Bike! The "111 Red Bull" look is AWESOME on those bikes.
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JMX82 wrote:
Congrats for the new bike! Grant Langston replica graphics is the only right way to go with 2003 125SX [img]https://cdn-0.motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RETRO-TEST-KTM125SX-SPREAD6.jpg[/img] [img]https://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/MXA_COVER-Grant-Langston-Ryan-Hughes-Bike-KTM-125cc.jpg[/img]
Congrats for the new bike! Grant Langston replica graphics is the only right way to go with 2003 125SX



This is one of my top-5 bikes of all time, it looks so damn clean without a gazillion sponsors everywhere
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JMX82 wrote:
Get one these oil plug repair kits get problem sorted proper way https://www.ebay.com/itm/143781513470 And what goes for the newer style please use original style front fender...


Get one these oil plug repair kits get problem sorted proper way
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143781513470

And what goes for the newer style please use original style front fender. With original style plastics the bike will look so much better
Thanks I'll check that out, and I hated that era's front fender, IMO the 2013 one looks way better. Definitely leaning more towards a Langston replica now than an MC one.
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bh84 12/31/2020 7:27am
12/31/2020 7:27am Edited Date/Time 12/31/2020 7:30am
Bike's coming along, lots of work done, still a ways to go before spring


All new bodywork


New graphics based on Langston/Hughes bikes


Big dent in the pipe when I bought it


Filled the pipe with water and froze it, big dent is gone


Left it in the freezer a little too long and split the weld. Gonna need to fix that


Got the wire wheel going to get the rust off


Some metal polish and a little heat treatment with the torch


Looking much better!


Still on the list:
Fork seals
Brake bleed
Clutch master cylinder rebuild
New seat foam/cover


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AH387 12/31/2020 8:14am
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Coming along nicely!
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Got the forks and shock rebuilt, new seat cover, new grips, pipe is welded up and she’s track ready just in time for all recreational facilities to be added to the Covid shutdown list. Good thing the farm next door is available to ride.




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