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wpark89
5/12/2015 9:14pm
5/12/2015 9:14pm
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10/5/2022 7:23pm
Just wanted to share a shot of my '90 KTM 125 project. I'm calling it a 90...but most of the parts are a few years newer. This was my favorite KTM color scheme, I always thought the 90's were super clean and good looking. The production 90 125 used the older 87-89 plastic but the factory GP bikes used the 91-92 layout like Mike Healey's below.
After just a few months I was able to track down all the parts I needed and got mine put together last weekend..pretty happy with how it turned out.
After just a few months I was able to track down all the parts I needed and got mine put together last weekend..pretty happy with how it turned out.
Great looking bike WPark89. Top stuff.
The Shop
I really liked those models, clean, modern look with the Euro touch that KTM still employs today.
Are you thinking of ever putting the WP4054 forks on it?
I'm not going to put 4054s on it.
Since the ktm 125's didn't change but cosmetically from 91-97 I actually started this project with a blown up 1995 125 exc. The 95 has great suspension with the ohlins rear and 45mm marzocchi conventional forks.
Since Parker and even Bob Moore raced with conventional marzocchis on their factory ktms these 95 forks with the purple paint stripped off look great and work really well.
Very nice.
Can we get a ride report? How's the Eric Gorr motor?
Here's a shot of the other side. It should run great.
And here is the work I had Eric do..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Ha7TjSNAw
A little off topic and I don't want to hijack your thread but how's Mike doing these days? I know of the troubles a few years back and I know he was moving in moto circles again a couple of years ago but what's he up to now?
Pit Row
Your bike and the short film you posted took me back to a great era of MX. Thanks. Keep up the good work with the bike.
+1
Gotta eat a lot of crow here. I said restoring a KTM of this era wouldn't be worth it. Boy was I ever wrong -- this bike is SA-WEET. And totally not the everyday build. Probably stone righteous to ride.
You completely win, WPark. Your KTM build kicks 100% ass.
I just got an '87 YZ 80 which was my first race bike that I plan on building one day.
thanks
Marco
Come stai?
Adesivi was made by evo-mx in the uk.
You need this..
http://www.enduroklassiker.at/en/decalsstickersaccessoirs/4630-aufklebe…
I have seen the 92 stickers on ebay. Also if you have the part numbers you can check with KTM.
While I had a YZ60 and DS80 beforehand, an 87 YZ80 was my first race bike as well (in the sense I actually raced it). I would love to restore one. Please start a thread to cover your build!
thanks a lot for your reply, I know Eunduroklassiker has a lot of interesting stuff. i am looking for the '90 graphics and in particular for the tank graphics because my tank is a bit yellowish.
I have to buy the bike first, I already found it and will soon pick it up, hopefully
the article about the engine tuning is awesome! great find, compliments. where does the seat cover come from? Italy?
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