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Another hybrid

Posted: 01:56 pm Aug 06 2010
by ecojbr
I have a complete 04 kx 125, and a complete 03 kdx200, both running bikes. What real big issues am I gonna run into when I put the 200 into the 125?

Posted: 01:57 pm Aug 06 2010
by Tedh98
I've done two '04 hybrids and there is a recent '05 hybrid. I think there may be one or two '03's.

Just read those threads to get all the info you are looking for. If you have a specific question, I'll try to help.

Re: Another hybrid

Posted: 02:23 pm Aug 06 2010
by Bouillion
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ecojbr wrote:I have a complete 04 kx 125, and a complete 03 kdx200, both running bikes. What real big issues am I gonna run into when I put the 200 into the 125?
I just completed my first using an 05 KX and an 02 KDX220, I didn't have any big issues. Like Ted pointed out, there are great tips in various threads on this site.

The toughest items for me was making the head stay bracket and doing the mode on the air box (we used KX box with KDX booth). I say tough but really only a little more time consuming thats all. Overall my build was much easier than we initially thought it would be. Go for and good luck!!

Posted: 09:15 am Aug 11 2010
by ecojbr
Just outta curiosity, has any tried the 125 carb on the 200? I see people boring the carb, but cant find anything where someone tried the 125 carb

Posted: 09:49 am Aug 11 2010
by KDX220rser
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ecojbr wrote:Just outta curiosity, has any tried the 125 carb on the 200? I see people boring the carb, but cant find anything where someone tried the 125 carb
I wondered the same thing during our build.. not sure why it wouldnt work... try it and let me know :supz:

Posted: 03:07 pm Aug 17 2010
by ecojbr
Well it is complete. And as everyone said, it IS like it was made to be in there. Very easy, pretty painless, and can be done in 4 days. I plan on tearing it down over the winter for a real paint job, but all else is complete.
Thank you to everyone here for all the great tips and photo's

Posted: 03:15 pm Aug 17 2010
by Tedh98
Any pics?

Did you wind up using the 125 carb?

Posted: 09:38 pm Aug 17 2010
by ecojbr
No I didn't even try it. It runs or feels like it runs so much better. That will prolly be a project for after race season, but I will

Posted: 09:57 pm Aug 27 2010
by ecojbr
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Posted: 10:43 pm Aug 27 2010
by frankenschwinn
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Posted: 12:26 pm Aug 28 2010
by ihatefalling
pics pics pics :cool:

Posted: 05:18 pm Aug 30 2010
by ecojbr
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Lets hope this works. I am learning all this internet stuff. The whole project only took 4 days counting tearing down both bikes. I did cheat on the frame painting(it is still race season). But I do encourage anyone trying this that it re4ally isnt that bad. Thanks for everyone's help and info. It only loaded one pic so you will have to click on "view album" to see the other

Posted: 06:09 pm Aug 30 2010
by frankenschwinn
Here you go:

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Posted: 06:14 pm Aug 30 2010
by Tedh98
Looks good. I don't think I've seen anyone use the factory pipe. Did you have to do any work on it to make it fit?

Tank

Posted: 09:14 pm Aug 30 2010
by Bouillion
What brand and model tank did you use?

Thanks

Posted: 10:02 pm Aug 30 2010
by ecojbr
The pipe fit well except for the 125 skid plate had to be trimmed a bit. I will add a pipe. I already changed the silencer to a kx 250 fmf. The tank was one I had got used from a mx guy, so cant honestly tell you what brand it is. It did fit alot better than the factory tank, more petcock clearance.

Posted: 10:09 am Aug 31 2010
by fuzzy
The 38mm carb is too big for the KDX. Most end up using the KDX airbox as well making the KDX carb an even better choice. RB himself mentioned messing around witht the 38mm carb a lot on the KDX, and was never satisfied. Maybe for a pure RPM Screamer like a karting application it would do well.

Posted: 04:00 pm Aug 31 2010
by ecojbr
Thats what I was afraid of, the motor is ported for low rpm. Adding a high rpm carb and exhaust will be pointless without some massive exhaust port work, wich will cost low end. Might aswell stay with a 250 if that power curve is desired. It kinda ruines the whole KDX concept.

Posted: 02:54 pm Oct 16 2010
by bulabula09
hey frankenschwinn can you post some more pics of your hybrid? i like the blue forks. what did you use to paint the bolts and KIPS cover? or did you buy them like that?

Posted: 02:58 pm Oct 16 2010
by Indawoods
KDXRIDER Fender Decals go with any color! :wink: