For the forks Id get custom springs made, the springs you refer to are over 3" shorter, you will have compression issues. In my experience the carb holders have some sort of coating on them that cracks, not the actual rubber. Look inside for cracks. ... more »

97 was the first year with the thicker swingarm, the brake carrier, chain guide and I believe the linkage are different. Yes, you can use 97 to 02 but you need all those other parts too.

Cool build! What are your plans for the forks, springs, emulators?

Yes. 94-96

The active ingredient in aluminum brightener is muriatic acid. Some alu parts (cast usually) darken and need to be cleaned with wd and a scotchbrite pad. The best for me was to hand clean with greased lightning then soda blast outdoors. You cant get ... more »

https://vintage-kxforum.proboards.com

Google DIY soda blaster, the one with the air nozzle inside a clear tube. Works great on degreased aluminum, do it outside. A length of rope and polishing compound works good inside cooling fins.

99-02 125/250 the same

I think youd feel removing/installing a fork shim more than a seat base. But hey, what do I know.

Bling you cant see?

I guess the buyer learned a couple lessons in buying 13 year old dirtbikes. 1) Run through all gears. 2) No warranties!

Millennium replate and Rad Valve

Besides what banana oil said, Acerbis is closest to OEM.

Some CF bling

evo-mx was mxa.

I used TCR to clear anno a wheelset. I removed/blended gouges with roloc discs but TCR removed the old anno and polished. A wire wheel should remove the old duct tape.

Took 10 minutes. Most of that was setting up the bit.

Fogging oil will work