1986 KX125e1

Sweet bike, and thanks for the disc brake factoid. I used to own a 89 and it was super reliable except for the powervalves that would twist around in funky positions. I would be interested to see how long the forks seals last without some boots though!

Micahdogg wrote:

Sweet bike, and thanks for the disc brake factoid. I used to own a 89 and it was super reliable except for the powervalves that would twist around in funky positions. I would be interested to see how long the forks seals last without some boots though!

Yes I need seal savers.

Nice job on the build....

Love to see these older bike's, she's a beauty. This one definitely belongs in the ....Kick Ass Two Stokes.... legacy gallery.

I was 3 in '86 but man, I appreciate beauties like this so much... That goes for everyone on this forum that has brought these bikes back to life.

VERY NICE!! Congratulations on the bike.

What kind of seat cover is that? Is the KX sewn on?


Do check that chain tension, though.

Beautiful bike

Funny you should mention Scott Burnworth as the inspiration. I hope to do a 1986 YZ250 Burner tribute bike as my next build; the bike that got punted in the 1st turn at Anaheim 1 in 1986.

Absolutely love the looks of the Works Replica production Kawis of that era. That bike looks great, please don't fugg it up with seal savers! Congrats on the new found fun.

Very cool build, also great job with the photography skills

newmann wrote:

Absolutely love the looks of the Works Replica production Kawis of that era. That bike looks great, please don't fugg it up with seal savers! Congrats on the new found fun.

I wholeheartedly agree....Just say NO to the seal savers!

Daystar model 69 fork boots

I bought one of these brand new in 1986 and still have it 31 years later. Of all the bikes I’vei owned this is the only one I’ve hung onto for longer than 2 years. Probably my favourite bike of all time.

Congrats on the find, amazing to hear you’re putting out there on the track.

Gorgeous bike Dude!!!

KDXGarage wrote:

VERY NICE!! Congratulations on the bike.

What kind of seat cover is that? Is the KX sewn on?


Do check that chain tension, though.

Yes KX is sewn on...its heavy duty printed graphics vynl.

Pgd09yz450 wrote:

Very cool build, also great job with the photography skills

Thanks!

nickm wrote:

I bought one of these brand new in 1986 and still have it 31 years later. Of all the bikes I’vei owned this is the only one I’ve hung onto for longer than 2 years. Probably my favourite bike of all time.

Congrats on the find, amazing to hear you’re putting out there on the track.

Dam! I would love to see that bike!!

Superdave19 wrote:

Gorgeous bike Dude!!!

Thanks!

Hell yeah, awesome

Nice build. Did you break the chain yet? LOL

Let's see an action shot of you riding that sick-kaw....got any good ones yet?

I'm building one and I'm having a hard time finding some parts. Where did you get the plastics and the seat cover?

Anybody close in Ohio that would want an 87?

You can get plastics here. Tufracing has them for the 87 on. http://www.nightmare-racing.com/

twade220 wrote:

Anybody close in Ohio that would want an 87?

I’m in Huron. That’s a great looking bike!!!
Had a 88 KX80 Big Wheel when I was a kid. Soft spot for the old kawi’s...

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