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partsguy · 04-02-2009, 05:13 PM

alright, I am a newb, but I have questions....

I have a a 05 KLX 125 that I just bought. Previous owner had installed BBR pipe, rev box, 26mm carb, triple clamp & risers, springs front & rear. I have torn the motor down, getting it overbored to 61mm(150cc) & cam.

now for the chassis questions.

What are my options to make this a more RACEABLE bike? I have seen conversions done on here, but it seems like the YZ suspension is the way to go. Why not stay with KX? Can someone please give me the Cliff Note version of what needs to be done to retrofit a race bike suspension under this chassis?

partsguy · 04-02-2009, 06:53 PM

thanks for nothin...........

jbird666 · 04-02-2009, 07:42 PM

it usually takes more than a hour and forty minutes to get an answer.

Wandell · 04-02-2009, 08:45 PM

Yeah, hang in there. This section of the forums doesn't have a lot of traffic. I've seen several conversions here and at Thumpertalk.

jbird666 · 04-03-2009, 05:14 AM

Over at TT if look in the dr-z 125 section you will find some threads on this.

Luckystar64 · 04-03-2009, 08:34 AM

Hi- On your KLX suspension, the way to go is an RM85 front end. A KLX125 is really a Suzuki, so the stock front fender will work on the RM front end perfectly. You can use any front, they'll all basically bolt up, but the Suzuki will give you less headaches when it comes to running a # plate and front fender.

In the rear, a CR85 or CRF150R shock is what I've seen done, but I believe a KX85/100 or RM85 shock would be good too because the res on the KX shock comes straight off the shock body making it clear the frame more easily, as you may run the res on the opposite side. Another way would be to mount it the same as it is on the KX, then get a custom bend on your pipe. Just make sure that the pipe will still work with the engine cradle that you will undoubtedly need if you're going to jump the bike at all. --L*64

Wandell · 04-03-2009, 10:46 AM

And there you are!

110topher · 04-03-2009, 04:04 PM

where did you get a rev box from for that!!!! ive been looking for one for forever

partsguy · 04-03-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckystar64

Hi- On your KLX suspension, the way to go is an RM85 front end. A KLX125 is really a Suzuki, so the stock front fender will work on the RM front end perfectly. You can use any front, they'll all basically bolt up, but the Suzuki will give you less headaches when it comes to running a # plate and front fender.

In the rear, a CR85 or CRF150R shock is what I've seen done, but I believe a KX85/100 or RM85 shock would be good too because the res on the KX shock comes straight off the shock body making it clear the frame more easily, as you may run the res on the opposite side. Another way would be to mount it the same as it is on the KX, then get a custom bend on your pipe. Just make sure that the pipe will still work with the engine cradle that you will undoubtedly need if you're going to jump the bike at all. --L*64

now thats what I'm talkin about....

I secured a complete 06 KX85 front end today.....now just need to figure out what to do with the back side

spiz5 · 04-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Hey parts guy, the only difference in KX/YZ forks is the YZs have adjustable rebound the KX does not. And of course the triples are different.

partsguy · 04-06-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiz5

Hey parts guy, the only difference in KX/YZ forks is the YZs have adjustable rebound the KX does not. And of course the triples are different.

thanks, but your a little late. BTW, you'll have a Works Performance adjustable to mount on the rear of that pig

spiz5 · 04-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partsguy

thanks, but your a little late. BTW, you'll have a Works Performance adjustable to mount on the rear of that pig

Attaboy!!!! If I had your money I`d burn mine. hahahaha

karterron · 04-06-2009, 09:22 PM

Anybody know how I can put a CRF230f motor in my 150f frame and disguise it as a 150? Or better yet, convert a 150r motor to air cooled?

Motobean188 · 10-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Hey so did where you able to convert your KLX 125 Cause I wanna do that with one I just got put 80 forks on it then Respring maybe re valve the 80 forks but wanted to know if you where able before I even go and try.

Luckystar64 · 10-07-2009, 02:42 AM

I know that it will work with an RM/YZ/KX85 front for sure, and I know for sure that a KX100 shock will work, as will a CR85/150R shock with some minor mods. --L*64

spiz5 · 10-08-2009, 08:58 PM

I did the work on this bike for Partsguy and the KX front is a direct bolt-on. However as someone else mentioned a little tweaking was needed to make the plate work/look good. He hasn`t touched the rear except a BBR (worthless, because the rebound will throw you over the bars) spring.

04-02-2009, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
partsguy PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	KLX 125 Conversion alright, I am a newb, but I have questions.... I have a a 05 KLX 125 that I just bought. Previous owner had installed BBR pipe, rev box, 26mm carb, triple clamp & risers, springs front & rear. I have torn the motor down, getting it overbored to 61mm(150cc) & cam. now for the chassis questions. What are my options to make this a more RACEABLE bike? I have seen conversions done on here, but it seems like the YZ suspension is the way to go. Why not stay with KX? Can someone please give me the Cliff Note version of what needs to be done to retrofit a race bike suspension under this chassis?

04-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
partsguy PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	Re: KLX 125 Conversion thanks for nothin...........

04-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
jbird666 PM Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11	Re: KLX 125 Conversion it usually takes more than a hour and forty minutes to get an answer.

04-02-2009, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wandell 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairo, Georgia Posts: 1,467	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Yeah, hang in there. This section of the forums doesn't have a lot of traffic. I've seen several conversions here and at Thumpertalk.

04-03-2009, 05:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
jbird666 PM Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Over at TT if look in the dr-z 125 section you will find some threads on this.

04-03-2009, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Hi- On your KLX suspension, the way to go is an RM85 front end. A KLX125 is really a Suzuki, so the stock front fender will work on the RM front end perfectly. You can use any front, they'll all basically bolt up, but the Suzuki will give you less headaches when it comes to running a # plate and front fender. In the rear, a CR85 or CRF150R shock is what I've seen done, but I believe a KX85/100 or RM85 shock would be good too because the res on the KX shock comes straight off the shock body making it clear the frame more easily, as you may run the res on the opposite side. Another way would be to mount it the same as it is on the KX, then get a custom bend on your pipe. Just make sure that the pipe will still work with the engine cradle that you will undoubtedly need if you're going to jump the bike at all. --L*64

04-03-2009, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wandell 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairo, Georgia Posts: 1,467	Re: KLX 125 Conversion And there you are!

04-03-2009, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
110topher 1st Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: spokane wa Posts: 234 My Mood:	Re: KLX 125 Conversion where did you get a rev box from for that!!!! ive been looking for one for forever

04-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
spiz5 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frankfort Il Posts: 18	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Hey parts guy, the only difference in KX/YZ forks is the YZs have adjustable rebound the KX does not. And of course the triples are different.

04-06-2009, 09:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
karterron PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 29	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Anybody know how I can put a CRF230f motor in my 150f frame and disguise it as a 150? Or better yet, convert a 150r motor to air cooled?

10-06-2009, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Motobean188 PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Re: KLX 125 Conversion Hey so did where you able to convert your KLX 125 Cause I wanna do that with one I just got put 80 forks on it then Respring maybe re valve the 80 forks but wanted to know if you where able before I even go and try.

10-07-2009, 02:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: KLX 125 Conversion I know that it will work with an RM/YZ/KX85 front for sure, and I know for sure that a KX100 shock will work, as will a CR85/150R shock with some minor mods. --L*64

10-08-2009, 08:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
spiz5 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frankfort Il Posts: 18	Re: KLX 125 Conversion I did the work on this bike for Partsguy and the KX front is a direct bolt-on. However as someone else mentioned a little tweaking was needed to make the plate work/look good. He hasn`t touched the rear except a BBR (worthless, because the rebound will throw you over the bars) spring.

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