2015 ktm sx to a 16-18 plastics swap ?

grgtejada89 wrote:

Hello, i have a 2015 150sx and i want to install 2016 and up plastics, i was looking online to see if anybody has done it...

Hello, i have a 2015 150sx and i want to install 2016 and up plastics, i was looking online to see if anybody has done it and some France shop did it back in 2015. But there’s not much detail about it. :/

From my research I have to change the subframe,gas tank, airbox and seat to be able to do a full plastics switch. I have a guy on eBay who’s selling all the parts brand new out of a 2018 150sx for about $600 dollars. What you guys think? Should i give it a try or just try to sell it and get a used 2016 and up? Thank you.

Bramlett321 wrote:

I attempted that build, and it has been done by the way. There was picture floating around here at one point in time. After I totaled...

I attempted that build, and it has been done by the way. There was picture floating around here at one point in time. After I totaled all the pricing up I was somewhere between $1100-1200, as good as it does look I just couldn't pull the trigger.

TJMX947 wrote:

Personally...I would sell the bike for $3000 - $3500, depending on the condition, and put $1000 - $1500 with it and look for a 2016. I...

Personally...I would sell the bike for $3000 - $3500, depending on the condition, and put $1000 - $1500 with it and look for a 2016.

I would be afraid to put $1000 into the project and it still comes out looking like shit. I'm no fabricator, nor do I like tinkering on that level. Plus the 2016+ are supposed to be the cream of the crop by 125 standards. Also everything points to the 2019 being the next generation although we won't know for a few more months. If it were me, I'd sell that '15, put that money plus what you would spend on the project on a left over 2018 since the 2019 will likely be heavily updated, or just go ahead and buy a 2019. I bet you'll be able to find a brand new 2018 for $6500 OTD or less come May or June.

When I was younger I really cared about having the newest bike on the block. These days I just want to have a bike that is in good shape and performs well. I don't think its worth it to go barrel scraping just to have the next newest body style...you could end up buying a money pit and you'll wish you never got rid of the old bike. But YOLO! Lol...good luck.

TejasTJ wrote:

I have a ‘16 250 xc-f, I recently lowered the rear subframe a few millimeters and it wasn’t to bad. Getting a couple of the holes...

I have a ‘16 250 xc-f, I recently lowered the rear subframe a few millimeters and it wasn’t to bad. Getting a couple of the holes on the side panels to line up took some light trimming with a dremel tool. If you have decent mechanical skills you should be able to make it happen. Might wanna research what’s needed to make the tank work on your bike. Another thing is there will probably be a good amount of trimming to make the airbox fit your bike.