KX125/KDX200 Hybrid Build

[jentzschman]

I was going to call you, but I didn't want you to miss your appointment with Brian. I figured that was more important.

Besides, Kyle was so fast that if you blinked too many times, you'd miss something important.

Thanks for thinking of me at least. I am glad I got to meet Brain.

Your builds are great! I love reading them.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Trevor, I promise I'll cal you when I start putting it back together.

I'm trying to decide if I'll want to powder coat the frame or spray paint it. I like the idea of sandblasting the old one and powder coating it, but I'm worried the powder coating will get in the threads of the bolt holes and I'll have to tap each one. Thoughts?


I'm wanting a white frame for a similar look to this. I also dig the KLX450 front light:











My bike will never be that clean, but it sure is fun to dream.

 

[jentzschman]

Could you use the actual bolts, or buy some sacrificial bolts to put in the holes while its powered coated, then remove them after?

 

[STAG]

A good powdercoater will block off all threads. When I powdercoated my black frame he taped off all thread holes. It is a special kind of high temp masking tape. Just make sure they know everything that is not supposed to get coated.

 

[jeeper]

I'm not a fan of the white frame. I think it takes it back 15 years or so.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Chance, who powdercoated your frame? Were you happy with them?

 

[STAG]

Advanced Powdercoating in Lindon, (801) 785-2204

Yes I was happy with it and I'd reccomend them. There were two spots that I forgot to tell him to mask off so I had to take some sandpaper to it to get it to fit again but it's my fault I should have told him to mask there. Whoever you use just accentuate how important it is to mask these spots for you so you don't have much post-cleanup work, I'd assume with any company there will always be a little.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Another frustrating day looking for a kdx220. Someone called me about my wanted ad, saying his dad wants to sell his kdx220. I they to arrange pickup and he is now getting cold feet. I dont get it.

 

[jentzschman]

Another frustrating day looking for a kdx220. Someone called me about my wanted ad, saying his dad wants to sell his kdx220. I they to arrange pickup and he is now getting cold feet. I dont get it.

That has to be very frustrating. Sorry steve. Something good will come from this I'm sure. If nothing else its teaching patience.

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[Rot Box]

Ugh that's irritating. Pick up a 200 and do the 240 kit while the motor is out

 

[Gravy]

sounds like you should be looking on ebay for just the motor...

 

[sixstringsteve]

I finally found someone who actually wanted to sell their bike. I picked up a mint 2003 kdx220. Its in amazing shape. I love it.

 

[Cascadia]

So are you still doing the build or going to ride it as is?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Kyle is trying to get me to ride it as is, but I still want to do the build. This bike is a tractor. A great amount of low end. The 200 has a lot more zip up top, but this is going to be a great motor for me.

 

[sixstringsteve]

 

[Rot Box]

Wow that one is clean

 

[Cascadia]

Looks like fun. I'm ready to ride when you are? When can we usually start riding af? Seems like you would know.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm going to guess AF canyon won't be open till after the 4th of July.

 

[Deleted member 12904]

That bike looks so clean I think I might cry if you tear it apart just for the engine.

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[jentzschman]

That is a sweet looking bike. Does it fit you OK? If so them I vote stick with it as well. However, I know you love projects. Either way I'm sure you will be happy.

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