Works Kawasaki 97/98 Build Replica

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Hi all! I've decided to finally create a thread on my build. I'm a friend of Chucks so expect a lot of updates.

The plan is to build a works Jeff Emig 97 or Sebastian Tortelli 98 SR 250 replica. I have parts that both riders may have used/raced with.

I started collecting parts February 2015 and before I knew it I now have a lot of the parts.

Jeff Emig 1997


Sebastian Tortelli 1998


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7446pats 12/1/2015 5:59am
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A few parts just to give you all a idea on what's to come..

Works KYB suspension



Magnesium clamps



Undecided on which pipe - Full cone the Jan de Groot team used or half/half Emig used




270mm khi front disc



Carbon Kevlar silencer



I have so much more but that's just to give you an idea..

Currently waiting to receive a khi front hub in the next week or so..

I still need a khi carbon bash plate, khi water pump guard & magnesium khi axle blocks.

Once I get a frame the teams used it can start to be put together.

I have so many people to thank, I will make a list when the builds finished of everyone.
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JMX82 12/1/2015 6:38am
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Tortelli's 1998 factory KX250 was my dream bike when I was a young. It was really cool when he beat Stefan Everts aboard on a factory Honda in that season and won world championship title. I still have 1998 season highlights VHS tape stored somewhere in my parent's house.
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JMX82 wrote:
Tortelli's 1998 factory KX250 was my dream bike when I was a young. It was really cool when he beat Stefan Everts aboard on a factory...
Tortelli's 1998 factory KX250 was my dream bike when I was a young. It was really cool when he beat Stefan Everts aboard on a factory Honda in that season and won world championship title. I still have 1998 season highlights VHS tape stored somewhere in my parent's house.
One of the greatest seasons of all time. Watching him beat Everts at Foxhill was incredible. A track which Stefan was considered 'unbeatable' on.





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Paul333 12/1/2015 7:53am
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Wow, you are off to a great start. Absolutely amazing actually.

I have the plastic kit you will need. It's for sale if you want it.

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/The-Bazaar,26/1994-1998-2000-KX-Plastic-G…

EvoMX has an incredible set of replica Team Kawasaki US graphics and seat cover. I had two of them but sold them. I've never seen the authentic graphics for sale and they would probably be in rough shape anyway. I had the authentic MXA seat cover for the U.S. team bike but just sold it.

Dirk in Holland has many of the KHI engine cases inner and outer, water pump cover, etc.

Luka in Italy has the carbon fiber frame guards, rear brake caliper guard, front brake line guard, and the bash plate.

I spent 18 months looking for the Works Connection aluminum engine case guard, but came up empty. Other than scams.

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Uncle Tony 12/1/2015 7:55am
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I really like the tortellini bike good luck with your build
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7446pats 12/1/2015 8:27am
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Wow, you are off to a great start. Absolutely amazing actually. I have the plastic kit you will need. It's for sale if you want it...
Wow, you are off to a great start. Absolutely amazing actually.

I have the plastic kit you will need. It's for sale if you want it.

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/The-Bazaar,26/1994-1998-2000-KX-Plastic-G…

EvoMX has an incredible set of replica Team Kawasaki US graphics and seat cover. I had two of them but sold them. I've never seen the authentic graphics for sale and they would probably be in rough shape anyway. I had the authentic MXA seat cover for the U.S. team bike but just sold it.

Dirk in Holland has many of the KHI engine cases inner and outer, water pump cover, etc.

Luka in Italy has the carbon fiber frame guards, rear brake caliper guard, front brake line guard, and the bash plate.

I spent 18 months looking for the Works Connection aluminum engine case guard, but came up empty. Other than scams.
Hi thanks for the offer.

I have all magnesium casings, acerbis plastics etc etc. (Although I do need a flo green acerbis rad scoops - currently have UFO ones if you know of any?)

Dirk has helped a lot with the parts along with many more people. I can't thank them enough!

I also only have my heart set on genuine NOS MXA Emig seat cover & NOS FX graphics. I suffer from the same anorak disease as chuck..

Would Luka have khi bash plate? I have the rest of the carbon.

Yeah it's a very untrustworthy world which ruins it for everyone who can be trusted.
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Front & rear khi magnesium carriers



Khi works Pegs



Titanium chain adjuster bolts - it's all about the details



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alexk417 12/1/2015 8:51am
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Dang! Now you make me want to pick this up even more. Looks to be in decent shape and could maybe talk him down on price. https://cnj.craigslist.org/snw/5333411144.html

I want an earlier 90's KX250, but the Emig KX's are sick!

You definitely have way more trick parts laying around than I could ever imagine finding.

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JMX82 12/1/2015 8:54am
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U have to do the Tortelli replica! It's such beautiful bike

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7446pats 12/1/2015 9:04am
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U have to do the Tortelli replica! It's such beautiful bike [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/84/39/54/843954433e93603efad432b2ef384eb6.jpg[/img]
U have to do the Tortelli replica! It's such beautiful bike

I can't decide. I love both bikes too much.





Im also building a 2000 Travis Pastrana machine which has taken over 3 years so far that will probably finish in 2020 haha. So if anybody are reading this, I need works Suzuki parts - rear wheel, discs (slotted holes), gear lever, callipers, magnesium casings etc, I have a collection of parts including the 'almost impossible' to find suspension. I'll post a thread on that in the future..
29-Bear-29 12/1/2015 9:19am
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Looking forward to seeing this take shape I'll have to post a thread up for my 500 build
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Paul333 12/1/2015 9:21am
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Hi thanks for the offer. I have all magnesium casings, acerbis plastics etc etc. (Although I do need a flo green acerbis rad scoops - currently...
Hi thanks for the offer.

I have all magnesium casings, acerbis plastics etc etc. (Although I do need a flo green acerbis rad scoops - currently have UFO ones if you know of any?)

Dirk has helped a lot with the parts along with many more people. I can't thank them enough!

I also only have my heart set on genuine NOS MXA Emig seat cover & NOS FX graphics. I suffer from the same anorak disease as chuck..

Would Luka have khi bash plate? I have the rest of the carbon.

Yeah it's a very untrustworthy world which ruins it for everyone who can be trusted.
Single pieces of the Flo-Green plastic are very hard to find. Everyone I know has complete kits and they don't want to break them up, including me. The genuine graphics in useable condition are going to be super hard to find but considering the parts you have already located I wont bet against you. I searched for over a year and never came close. The authentic seat cover comes up for sale from time to time, normally on Ebay. You have the magnesium works clutch cover but I have seen the carbon fiber come up on Ebay as well. The U.S. team bikes seemed to use both.

Luka told me he could make the bash plate. I didn't order one from him because I thought I had one but I was scammed. Luka also has the carbon fiber chain guide the U.S. team used. I got one from him but sold it once by project blew up.

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Paul333 12/1/2015 9:23am
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7446pats wrote:
Front & rear khi magnesium carriers [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/01/113298/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Khi works Pegs [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/01/113299/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Titanium chain adjuster bolts - it's all about the details [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/01/113300/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Front & rear khi magnesium carriers



Khi works Pegs



Titanium chain adjuster bolts - it's all about the details



Absolutely amazing that you found the authentic foot pegs. Congrats.

I settled on PC pegs that I was going to sandblast for the works look. That's not in the same league was the real deal.
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mattyhamz2 12/1/2015 10:25am
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Man, some of the parts that you guys come up with! I like both bikes but I'd like to see the Emig replica. I can't wait to see this thing continue to come together
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Single pieces of the Flo-Green plastic are very hard to find. Everyone I know has complete kits and they don't want to break them up, including...
Single pieces of the Flo-Green plastic are very hard to find. Everyone I know has complete kits and they don't want to break them up, including me. The genuine graphics in useable condition are going to be super hard to find but considering the parts you have already located I wont bet against you. I searched for over a year and never came close. The authentic seat cover comes up for sale from time to time, normally on Ebay. You have the magnesium works clutch cover but I have seen the carbon fiber come up on Ebay as well. The U.S. team bikes seemed to use both.

Luka told me he could make the bash plate. I didn't order one from him because I thought I had one but I was scammed. Luka also has the carbon fiber chain guide the U.S. team used. I got one from him but sold it once by project blew up.

Yeah it's understandable people not wanting to split the plastics. I will eventually get them so it's all correct. The UFO ones are a very slight different colour flo.

Yeah I missed out on a Emig seat cover that was on eBay not long ago. I will find another one day no doubt. Just a matter of being patient.

I also have the carbon covers the US bikes used & the boyesen cover Tortelli used.

I would go to Luka for a replica but I would kick myself for not getting a correct genuine one.

Question - What Bridgestone tyres did the US team use in 1997 & the Jan de Groot team?
And what Dunlop tyres did the Roger DeCoster Suzuki team use in 2000? I know Albertyn used D756 in '99..

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Paul333 12/1/2015 11:01am
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7446pats wrote:
Yeah it's understandable people not wanting to split the plastics. I will eventually get them so it's all correct. The UFO ones are a very slight...
Yeah it's understandable people not wanting to split the plastics. I will eventually get them so it's all correct. The UFO ones are a very slight different colour flo.

Yeah I missed out on a Emig seat cover that was on eBay not long ago. I will find another one day no doubt. Just a matter of being patient.

I also have the carbon covers the US bikes used & the boyesen cover Tortelli used.

I would go to Luka for a replica but I would kick myself for not getting a correct genuine one.

Question - What Bridgestone tyres did the US team use in 1997 & the Jan de Groot team?
And what Dunlop tyres did the Roger DeCoster Suzuki team use in 2000? I know Albertyn used D756 in '99..
I was told the U.S. Kawasaki team used Bridgestone Works tires that were never offered to the public. They might have been labeled like regular tires but they were actually Works tires.
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This guy seems be selling a lot of parts for these later 90's KX's...he also has some Magnesium covers for a little under $900.
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alexk417 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/01/113322/s1200_Capture.jpg[/img] This guy seems be selling a lot of parts for these later 90's KX's...he also has some Magnesium covers for a little under $900.



This guy seems be selling a lot of parts for these later 90's KX's...he also has some Magnesium covers for a little under $900.
Yeah that's my friend Dirk. He's been great help!

Don't worry, I have all these parts already.
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I was told the U.S. Kawasaki team used Bridgestone Works tires that were never offered to the public. They might have been labeled like regular tires...
I was told the U.S. Kawasaki team used Bridgestone Works tires that were never offered to the public. They might have been labeled like regular tires but they were actually Works tires.
I'll do some research & sourcing.. I'll eventually get a set.
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You guys always find the coolest parts. I feel like I can't find anything cool on eBay and my bike isn't 20 years old either.

I vote for Emig replica.
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Any idea where to find any more of those mag clamps? I'd like to find 2 sets for some builds. Thanks
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barkhard696 12/1/2015 5:04pm
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Everyone knows when you guys are talking about getting ripped off or scammed, you're talking about dealing with the same guy. Why not just say his name? It's not like it's some big secret and we live in North Korea or something
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chuckdavies 12/2/2015 4:32am
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Cannot wait to see this thing come together! Someone out there must have an SR frame so Pat can get this thing underway! Smile

Another BIG vote here for the Emig build... One of the greatest looking factory bikes ever!

Not doubt the Tortelli bike was cool but looks wise, for me, aren't even close to the clean Emig factory look in 97.
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7446pats 12/2/2015 6:49am
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CrGuy2T wrote:
Any idea where to find any more of those mag clamps? I'd like to find 2 sets for some builds. Thanks
I'll keep an eye out. What size are you looking for?
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CrGuy2T 12/2/2015 7:47am
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CrGuy2T wrote:
Any idea where to find any more of those mag clamps? I'd like to find 2 sets for some builds. Thanks
7446pats wrote:
I'll keep an eye out. What size are you looking for?
46mm tubes I'll have to get measurements to the actual clamp area.
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barkhard696 wrote:
Everyone knows when you guys are talking about getting ripped off or scammed, you're talking about dealing with the same guy. Why not just say his...
Everyone knows when you guys are talking about getting ripped off or scammed, you're talking about dealing with the same guy. Why not just say his name? It's not like it's some big secret and we live in North Korea or something
Same thing I was thinking.
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dirtye30 12/2/2015 3:05pm
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barkhard696 wrote:
Everyone knows when you guys are talking about getting ripped off or scammed, you're talking about dealing with the same guy. Why not just say his...
Everyone knows when you guys are talking about getting ripped off or scammed, you're talking about dealing with the same guy. Why not just say his name? It's not like it's some big secret and we live in North Korea or something
Aceofspades wrote:
Same thing I was thinking.
Yeah I've been buying a lot of OG parts and is like to avoid whoever this is if I can. Who is it?

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