1999 kX125 - 2002 KDX220R Hybrid Project

[Bouillion]

Ok, knee deep in the project at this point. The KX frame has been blasted, swig arm cut, KDX motor removed, should have the motor case reamed this week (decided to buy a 17mm reamer), front motor mounts repositioned and off to have the frame and swing arm to Powder Coat.



I notice yesterday during fork tear down, a gash mark which appears to have begun due to either corrosion or schaffing on one of the outer tubes. I was able to apply a little sand paper and clean it off. Deepest point is, I'm guessing around 1/8"? However, there appears to be some sort of coating (sealant) on the exterior of the tube? Any suggestion for protecting that spot against the elements? I don't believe its significant enough to effect the strength of the tube but I don't want it to get worse over time.

Thanks

P.S. Anyone interest in KDX parts drop me an email @ bouillions@bellsouth.net. I can send you a few pictures of the bike the day we torn it down. Kinda hated to do it, it was in GREAT shape. My son bought a new KTM 250XCW and he gave me the KDX. I also have an 07 KLX300R in great shape that I'd love to sell.

[SAPPER]

can u post up sum pics?

[Bouillion]

I'm having technical difficulties posting pic on this site (operator error). If you shoot me an email I can send, otherwise I need to seek assistance in posting to this site.

Are you looking for pics of the gash on the fork, the KDX, or the project?

[Jupiter2]

Are you looking for pics of the gash on the fork, the KDX, or the project?

Yes.

[scheckaet]

Are you looking for pics of the gash on the fork, the KDX, or the project?

Yes.

[frankenschwinn]

to post pics:

Put them on a hosting site such as photobucket.com the use the link to the picture with the image tags like this:

[img]http://photobucket.com%20/youraccount/imagefile.jpg[/img]

[Bouillion]

Ok, will this work?

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll16 ... d%20Build/

P.S. I wasn't able add pics of the fork damage yet. Maybe tomorrow.

[scheckaet]

[Bouillion]

scheckaet,

Would you provide details on how you were able to post the actual picture, obviously I still can't figure it out.

Thanks

[frankenschwinn]

scheckaet,

Would you provide details on how you were able to post the actual picture, obviously I still can't figure it out.

Thanks

if you look at your photobucket photo library and move your mouse over a picture a menu will drop down below the pic your mouse is on. at the bottom of the menu you will see an item labeled Img Code. Select the text in the field next to the label and paste in your post here.

[Bouillion]

Thanks, I got it.

Here is a picture of the KDX just before teardown.

[500 HORS]

Are u going to use the KDX Pipe in the picture of the bike?
If not I would be interested in buying it - what pipe is it?
thx,
CRAIG

[KDX220rser]

its a FMF Gnarly with Q silencer.. We are unsure if we will use it or the stoker. which ever will fit better.

[Indawoods]

Woods pipe.