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Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: Hardo on June 13, 2011, 10:10:16 pm

Title: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 13, 2011, 10:10:16 pm
Hey guys. I have picked up a KX125, and it is either an 1980 or 1981 A6 or A7.

My dilemma is - Which model is it??? It has no seat or tank (the seat is about the only way I can tell from the colour of the KX lettering!!)

I read somewhere that the 81 models had some "trick" alloy bits and maybe a frame gusset somewhere, but what were they exactly?

Please if any of you KX'perts can assist It would be appreciated!   :)
-Hardo
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: maicoman on June 14, 2011, 12:27:07 am
I to have a 125 but mine is an A6. We have previously covered this and it might be useful. Here's the link http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=15902.0
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 14, 2011, 10:02:25 am
Cheers Brooksie !  ;D



It appears I have a 1981 KX125 A7 then.... (it has that triangular piece on the head tube area...)

That's my next resto project....  ;D ;D
 :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Nathan S on June 14, 2011, 10:48:37 am
Is this the dirt cheap one from Epay?
My A7 has alloy footpegs. I don't know for sure, but I've always assumed they were one of the differences.
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 14, 2011, 11:44:01 am
Yeah thats the one... $51 was my winning bid  ;D :o ;D

Doesnt have alloy footpegs.... but everything else indicates its an '81 ...  ???

-Hardo
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Nathan S on June 14, 2011, 03:58:46 pm
Woulda been higher if I'd remembered to bid in time....  :-[ ::)
If you get sick of it, then let me know.
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 14, 2011, 08:46:15 pm
As they say... you snooze, you lose !!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on July 15, 2011, 12:29:02 pm
Does anyone out there have a tank to suit an 80 / 81 KX125 they are willing to sell?

 :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Nathan S on July 15, 2011, 12:41:25 pm
Maybe. Call me: 0400023847.
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on August 16, 2011, 01:13:05 am
PM Sent Nathan...  :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: tzeggy14 on November 06, 2011, 04:13:37 pm
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Yeah thats the one... $51 was my winning bid   

Jeez!

I wish I'd seen that one!
Good luck to you.

Greg
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 09:45:06 am
It's finished....

The $51 KX125 ....  :-X :-X

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq26/Hardo105/KX125A6.jpg)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Ando on June 01, 2012, 09:50:48 am
What a credit to you!! Loverly looking machine!! $51?? Any before shots?
 :o
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 09:52:53 am
Cheers Ando. This one is going to be raced ...  ;D
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: TM BILL on June 01, 2012, 09:59:30 am
That is an absolute beauty  8) 8) 8) well done that man  ;D ;D ;D ;D

That would have to go straight to the pool room  :D

Can we have a few more pics  :) i cant stop drooling  ;D
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Ando on June 01, 2012, 10:10:59 am
Cheers Ando. This one is going to be raced ...  ;D

What class will you race it in Pre-85?

Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 10:18:08 am
Yeah unfortunately because it is first year Uni Trak it isn't legal as EVO, and is pre 85.

Now I want a 420 basket case to do the same to ....   :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 10:24:17 am
Here ya go TM Bill ...

some more KX porn for ya ....  :D ;D :D

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq26/Hardo105/KX125A6_1.jpg)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: TM BILL on June 01, 2012, 11:06:13 am
Maaaate that is a stunner  8)can we get a look at the other side  ;D

Are they nightmare plastics ? and how did you get the tank to come up so good .
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 11:18:03 am
Yeah mate they are Nightmare racing plastics. Mark makes the best KX green around.

That tank .... man .... when I got it, it was mostly white and looking crappy.
That is the result of about 6 hours of running from 320grit right through to 12000 grit wet and dry.

All hand wet-sanded. Thats how I have done many tanks now. It's easy as, just takes about 20 beers  ;D

I will take some piccies of the other side and throw them up soon.
 :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: John Orchard on June 01, 2012, 11:42:31 am
Wow that's nice!  $51 ...... does it really matter how much it is to start with?   ;-)   Motorcycles are a baaaad drug!
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Davey Crocket on June 01, 2012, 12:25:14 pm
Awesome 8)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: firko on June 01, 2012, 12:44:28 pm
Great job on one of the prettiest bikes ever. I'm bit by bit restoring an IT tank the same way Hardo did so I know how much effort went into his tank, let alone the rest of the bike. I shudder to recall that we cut one of these up back in the 90's to trick up a KLX because that model KX would never be legal for vintage. I guess we get wiser with age ::)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Nobby25 on June 01, 2012, 12:59:32 pm
beautiful :-* I'm green with envy
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hoony on June 01, 2012, 01:51:00 pm
WOW.

Great job on the KX, she came up a treat. they are a beautiful looking Model
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Ando on June 01, 2012, 08:47:29 pm
Yeah unfortunately because it is first year Uni Trak it isn't legal as EVO, and is pre 85.

Now I want a 420 basket case to do the same to ....   :)

It's such a good job, it really is!Do you have any before shots? Why anyone would want a basket case I'll never know  ???
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 09:04:25 pm
Ando..... this bike was a basket case when I started.  :o
I picked it up in about 4 boxes and was missing tank, seat and carby.

That's how I like starting them !   ;D

Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Hardo on June 01, 2012, 09:12:37 pm
Actually when I picked it up from old mate after winning it on ebay, he told me that he works at a metal scrap yard and thats how he came across it... it was actually dumped !!   :o :o :o

He told me that he actually salvaged parts of it over 3 separate days.... one day the frame and wheels rolled in, another day there was most of an engine, and a few days later in rolled the exhaust and a few other bits....

It truly was saved !   :)
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: oldyzman on June 01, 2012, 09:58:34 pm
Its a very sexy unit!
Brett
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: Maicoman on June 06, 2012, 08:31:30 am
A brilliant job on the restoration Hardo, full credit to you. One question are the Nightmare Racing plastics injection moulded? and how close is the shape to original. I have recently been gathering alot of Nos parts in preparation to start the restoration.
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: TGR on June 06, 2012, 04:48:22 pm
Some pics of my 1981 KX125-A7

http://www.leguidevert.com/_V6/viewtopic.php?id=301524 (http://www.leguidevert.com/_V6/viewtopic.php?id=301524)

reply # 8 when I bought it, and reply # 5 after
Title: Re: KX125...do I have an A6 '80 or A7 '81 model?
Post by: oldyzman on December 04, 2012, 04:13:08 pm
Green with envy - nice bike