Sunday, 10 March 2024

Throwback - *EX* '92 Kawasaki KDX 125 SR - Part I - Introduction of the build

Here's a story about my first motorcycle build that happened over ten years ago little bit before I started to write this blog. When I first bought the bike it was in original condition. Over the years I did basic maintenance and made smaller mods to it (check first photo). 

At the end of my ownership I wound up converting the look of the bike to resemble '03-'08 Kawasaki KX125/250 motocross bikes. In the upcoming parts of this series I will show you that transformation (check last photo).

List of modifications to chassis and frame...

  • Fuel tank, seat, air box and rear subframe from '03 Kawasaki KX125
  • Radiator covers, side panels and rear fender from '03 Kawasaki KX125
  • Headlight from Derbi Senda R Extreme
  • Supermoto front fender from '08-'13 KTM SMC (#77308210000XX)
  • Aluminium swingarm from '91 Kawasaki KX125
  • Rear shock from Derbi Senda
  • Shorter dog bones
  • Fatbar handlebar and risers from KTM EXC
  • Stainless steel braded brake hoses

...and engine

  • Cylinder head and piston from '89 Kawasaki KX125
  • Reed valve system from '91 Kawasaki KX125
  • Keihin PJ36 carburetor
  • Motorex air filter
  • Radiators, exhaust pipe and muffler from '03 Kawasaki KX125
  • 520 chain and sprockets

Before...

...and after