2006 KX250f Rebuild

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Edited Date/Time 5/20/2015 12:47pm
Last summer my bike seized up, so I figured why not rebuild the whole thing? Well I just got started on the assembly. I'll be posting photos of my progress throughout the build. Won't be anything too crazy, mainly just a stocker rebuild with a few trick parts here and there. well, here we go!

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jaakee_ 2/27/2015 7:49am
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Been putting in work on this ol beater to bring it back to life! Carb rebuild, scotch Brite pads to all the aluminum. Looks clean. Got some parts comin in. Plastics, Cables, Bars, Levers, Tires, etc. Also should be ordering a crank, piston, and complete gasket set this weekend. it's looking really good! What's your guys take on powder coating rims? I've got a guy who can do it for me, I just wanna know if it'll hold up. Any Input is helpful.

Also, (not related to the bike) picked up a nice new Husky 27" tool box last night. Super stoked on that.



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jhansen510 2/27/2015 9:57am
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I would not PC the rims. If anything strip them and have annodized!
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K-dubbb 2/27/2015 12:29pm
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I powder coated my rims and used an old bike tube on my levers to minimize damage when installing tires. So far so good - I will see how it holds up when riding - ultimately I will be re-lacing my wheels with new hoops next year anyway, but it is a short term cost effective solution for wheels that are thrashed.
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jaakee_ 2/27/2015 12:58pm
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jhansen510 wrote:
I would not PC the rims. If anything strip them and have annodized!
By chance would you have any idea how much that would cost?

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jaakee_ 3/1/2015 5:09pm
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some updates: linkage and shock mounted aswell as triple clamps, front wheel/brake, bars on, carb mounted. New cables installed. taking shape.



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Juss 3/1/2015 8:01pm
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Looking good! Im doing a 2007 KX450F right now. Picked it up cheap, broke rod went through cases.
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jaakee_ 3/5/2015 8:31pm
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anyone got any tips on cleanin cases? right now I'm using soapy water with red scotch Brite pad. can I do anything better?
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jaakee_ 3/5/2015 8:33pm
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Also, I'm open to ideas! Lemme Hear em! Got my first job so this should be a bit easier.
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jaakee_ 5/9/2015 9:28pm
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As it sits now. Will be putting new MX 52's on this week. Waiting on a cam chain, main bearings, and a piston. Once they come in ill have the motor back in the bike.



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Paw Paw 271 5/10/2015 7:47am
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Before you button the engine up, be sure to check the oil drain plug threads. These bikes have a real history of the threads going bad. Easier to fix now than after the engine is together back in the bike.

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jaakee_ 5/10/2015 7:58am
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Paw Paw 271 wrote:
Before you button the engine up, be sure to check the oil drain plug threads. These bikes have a real history of the threads going bad...
Before you button the engine up, be sure to check the oil drain plug threads. These bikes have a real history of the threads going bad. Easier to fix now than after the engine is together back in the bike.

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Good call. Already done. They were trashed.
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PTECH 5/10/2015 9:53am
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Looks great. Maybe get some new carb vent hose if you're going for the brand new bike look.
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jaakee_ 5/15/2015 6:35pm
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Got the new main bearings in as well as the cranks and seals. As it sits now. f
Got a piston on the way. then I'm good. I replaced the fork seals. put a new cam chain in. new carb vent hoses, re packed the exhaust. new chain slide. pretty much good to go.
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jaakee_ 5/15/2015 6:37pm
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Anybody wanna give me some tips on break in?
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jaakee_ 5/19/2015 12:06am
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well tonight was a success! all buttoned up and ready to rip.
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WileCyot 5/19/2015 4:03am
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I have an 05 I'm parting out. It has a nice set of black rims that would really make your bike. Message me.
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jaakee_ 5/20/2015 7:21am
5/20/2015 7:21am
Picked up a MSR Hard Parts clutch perch and lever. Very pleased with it. Pulls in like a dream with all new lubed cables. I like the feel of this lever. it's more rounded where I grip it.

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slackinoff 5/20/2015 10:07am
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Looks like a brand new bike. Thanks for posting the pictures
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jaakee_ 5/20/2015 12:47pm
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slackinoff wrote:
Looks like a brand new bike. Thanks for posting the pictures
Thanks! feels great knowing other people appreciate my bike and the work I put into it as much as I do.

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