Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="halowords, post: 1125999, member: 56212"] [b]KDX/KX Hybrid: Procedure Timeline & Compatability Questions[/b] I searched for the KX125/KDX200 hybrid and think I found the procedure. A couple of questions. 1) Does it matter what year the KX125 chassis is for this swap? If so, what year(s) are "best." 2) Is the procedure pretty much as follows? __________________________________________ Step 1 Modify the swing arm/engine junction: Shave 19mm off of the swingarm so the KDX engine mount fits. Step 2 Fabricate new head brackets: Cut out new brackets & weld them onto the frame. Some years reportedly just fit in. Any dimensions or recommendations? Step 3 Remove rear head stay: Hack off the rear head stay and grind it smooth so the gas tank can fit over the KDX200 engine. Step 4 Fabricate/weld new motor mounts: Cut out motor mounts and weld them on the frame. Any dimensions? Step 5 Modify tank/coolant tower: Have the gas tank milled or heat it up and dimple it gently with a rounded hammer. Step 6 Modify the air box: Not sure how to modify it, but is supposedly needs to be done. Step 7 Modify exhaust and silencer: Reportedly you just have to bend or dent it. Step 8 Run electrical: I am guessing this is just running the wiring from the black box (CDI). _______________________________________ 3) If I am not a welder, but my father is (he's retired but did it for years), how much of this can I do with in-garage his help, how much should I have done by a shop, and how much info would they need aside from just having the frame, engine, and a description of what I want them to do? 4) What should I expect the rough approximate total cost would be for the finished bike? -Cheers [/QUOTE]

Verification: Which ocean is California closest to?