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badfish Started a new thread Bringing a 1984 kx 250 back to life

3/29/2015 7:41pm
I acquired a 84' kx 250 last year that was in need of some work and a few missing parts. I'm slowly working on building the thing back up. I didn't feel a need to do a full resto since the frame has little wear near the footpegs and the factory frame stickers were still in place. I tell you...
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badfish Added a reply to Bringing a 1984 kx 250 back to life

8/13/2014 7:55am
Sorry guys. Bike was sold a few months after this was posted. Lucky new owner is located in Australia. There is a video on YouTube of the bike running before it was listed. Just search 1984 kx 250 and it should be the first result

badfish Started a new thread 1983 KDX 250 - float height

5/31/2013 12:45pm
I know, I know....this is a MX forum and I'm asking about a KDX. Does anyone know what the float height should be on a 1983 KDX 250? I do have a manual for a 84' KX 250. If these bikes shared the same carburetor I would guess they would be the same. Any help would be appreciated.
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badfish Started a new thread 2009 kx250f compression?

1/27/2012 9:10am
Trying to help out a internetless friend. He has a 09 kx250f with very low compression....as in like 50psi. He tore the motor down and noticed his exhaust valves were open.....had a lot of carbon build up around them. He said his piston/cylinder (new at end of last season, not even ridden this season) looked to be in very good...
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badfish Started a new thread Assembling case halves

1/26/2012 8:40pm
O.K. fellas, I took the plunge and decided to replace some main bearings myself (first time ever) last week. What I'm wondering is if the crankshaft puller/installer tool is a must or do any of you use other means to set it back together. I'll be honest here...I used some longer bolts in the area around the crank to help...
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badfish Started a new thread 09' KX250f - low compression

1/26/2012 6:50pm
Trying to help out a internetless friend. He has a 09 kx250f with very low compression....as in like 50psi. He tore the motor down and noticed his exhaust valves were open.....had a lot of carbon build up around them. He said his piston/cylinder (new at end of last season, not even ridden this season) looked to be in very good...
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badfish Started a new thread Help ID this KTM tank and seat?

1/26/2012 9:09am
I have had this tank & seat forever. I never had the bike so I don't have a clue what they belong to. A guy I used to work with gave them to me about 15 years ago and he didn't have the bike either. From my e-detective skills, I'm guessing they are early 80's. If there is any interest...
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badfish Started a new thread Fork gaitors?

1/25/2012 8:01pm
Howdy guys and gals. I'm new here. I'm currently putting together a 84' KX 250 thats in pretty damn good shape. Not a total restore, it isn't in bad enough condition. Hell, it still has the frame stickers intact! I need to get a set of fork gaitors for it. The ones on ebay all seem like they are for...
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badfish Started a new thread Selling my 84' KX 250

1/25/2012 2:44pm
Well, I guess it's time to sell. Bills are more important than toy! Thats what the wife says anyway. This will probably go on ebay on today or tomorrow.. If someone here has interest, leave me a message. https://youtu.be/DvlxgZw_55U?hd=1
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badfish Started a new thread Cleaning air cooled head and cylinder?

1/25/2012 5:38am
What do you guys do to clean the grime off these old finned heads and cylinders? I'm rebuilding a 86 KDX 200 motor and I'd like to paint the head and cylinder before I button it back up. There is years of grime, grease, and dirt between the fins. Suggestions?
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badfish Started a new thread where to get outdated master cylinder kits?

1/22/2012 1:19pm
I have an 84' KX 250 with a worn master cylinder in the front. There is no rebuild kit anywhere that I can find. Kawasaki don't even show numbers for it on their parts diagram (well, for the seals anyway). Anyone else run into this dilemma with a old bike??
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badfish Started a new thread Removing a bearing off a crank

1/20/2012 10:46pm
So I'm working on a 86' KDX 200 and it had the sound of a gravel factory in the lower end. I split the cases last night and the stator side bearing stuck to the crank when I split them. Any good ideas or tricks to remove this?? This thing appears to be stuck pretty good.
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