1997 KX250 Restoration - UPDATED

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russape 2/2/2015 4:17am
2/2/2015 4:17am
MadMatt579 wrote:
Sorry mate, its not for sale..........unless you want to offer me some crazy $$$$$...lol
Ok. Excellent work!
MadMatt579 5/9/2015 6:49pm
5/9/2015 6:49pm
Ok, finally got the 97 Factory look sorted. Im pumped about it, always loved the purple craze of the mid 90's. As always, Frank from Evo-Mx does an awesome job on his graphics and seat kits, top quality stuff.











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RyanLester761 5/9/2015 10:37pm
5/9/2015 10:37pm
Looks great Matt! Frank does some good work.

I'm starting a restoration on a 1996 kx250 now. I'm gather the oem purple plastics.
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Peatz12 5/10/2015 7:20pm
5/10/2015 7:20pm
That is crazy good Matt!!!! It's nearly the same as my 97 kx250 project I've got going on at the min. Do I have to email frank to get one of these slicker kits? They look great!!!

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MadMatt579 5/10/2015 8:30pm
5/10/2015 8:30pm
Thanks guys, im pretty happy with it to say the least.

Yes Peatz12, send Frank a pic of my bike to let him know which kit you want as its not advertised on their website yet.
Kawasaki_1996 5/11/2015 4:52am
5/11/2015 4:52am
Are you planning to stick with this look for a while?

If so all I would do is go back to plain silver ano on the rims, and maybe strip the pipe of plating.

I love it!
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Kidkawie 5/11/2015 9:06am
5/11/2015 9:06am
Frank making those seat covers?
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RyanLester761 5/11/2015 10:51am
5/11/2015 10:51am
Yeah, is Frank making those seat covers???

On a related note: I've made a tiny bit of progress on my 96 kx250.



MadMatt579 5/11/2015 3:39pm
5/11/2015 3:39pm
Yeah i agree. .silver rims would look better but there's no money for another set unfortunately. Got a basketcase 89 yz250 to do next.
I thought about de-plating the pipe but haven't tried it yet.

Yes Frank at Evo-Mx is making this graphics and seat cover kit. Its not up on their website yet but you should be able to order it, just let him know you saw my bike.

Your 96 is looking good Ryan. A few of the junior riders on Facebook dont appreciate the purple, but for me the mid 90's purple craze was one of the best era's of mx.
Kawasaki_1996 5/12/2015 12:27am
5/12/2015 12:27am
RyanLester761 wrote:
Yeah, is Frank making those seat covers??? On a related note: I've made a tiny bit of progress on my 96 kx250. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/05/11/90726/s1200_20150510_220139.jpg[/img]
Yeah, is Frank making those seat covers???

On a related note: I've made a tiny bit of progress on my 96 kx250.



Fantastic.

I loved my '96 KX80 - and being unique to one year makes the purple sweet.
derrickgrubb 12/14/2016 5:29pm
12/14/2016 5:29pm
RyanLester761 wrote:
Thanks guys! I will start my own page on this build eventually. Wink
I'm gonna build that same bike this winter , I scored some Factory purple shrouds and made and offer on NOS purple fork covers I would love to see more of your build on the 96
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slomoto 12/15/2016 8:13pm
12/15/2016 8:13pm
RyanLester761 wrote:
Yeah, is Frank making those seat covers??? On a related note: I've made a tiny bit of progress on my 96 kx250. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/05/11/90726/s1200_20150510_220139.jpg[/img]
Yeah, is Frank making those seat covers???

On a related note: I've made a tiny bit of progress on my 96 kx250.



do you have contact info for the seatcovers?
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@lips395 6/6/2017 5:17pm
6/6/2017 5:17pm
MadMatt579 wrote:
Yeah, im leaning towards powder coating too. What really sparked my interest when i saw the ebay ad was that it had the stock graphics and...
Yeah, im leaning towards powder coating too.

What really sparked my interest when i saw the ebay ad was that it had the stock graphics and seat cover (no tears) still. Any bike that still has the stock graphics after so long couldn't be that worn. It hasnt been ridden hard, but there are still a few dings on the fork uppers that i will have to cover up with some stickers and the rims are shot, but everything is still quite tight.

I bought this seat cover to bling it up a bit.


Did you end up using this seat cover ? If not please email me at mawestbury@gmail.com
happyinalberta 4/10/2018 8:31pm
4/10/2018 8:31pm
If you are looking for a Pro Circuit rear shock for a 1997 KX250....I have one I do not need. I also have the valving kit for it, and a brand new Race Tech spring as well that was never installed. I will trade for parts for a 97 Kx 125, or sell if the price is right. I also have a white numberplate vented, new in plastic, and a rear fender new in platstic as well for that kx 250 I no longer have a use for. I am looking for a set of front shocks for my kx 125. I think 95 to 01 fit my bike if I remember right. Thanks, and ohh......great work on the bike. Looks amazing ! Good to see 2 strokes getting some love haha : )





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