Dump KS125

[pecrazy]

Saved from the dump, got into it in the last couple weeks. 2 pac on the frame, straightened the forks and new seals, cleaned the rims the best I could and fitted new tyres. New bars and levers, honed the bore and fitted a NOS genuine piston and rings.  Some shocks I had, new chain I had for something, cleaned up the original cables. Total cost so far is about $400 including buying the seat from a local wrecker.

[pecrazy]

Before shots, previous owners son took the motor out, luckily he couldn't figure out how to get much apart. Spent some time cutting out and replacing a dented section of the pipe while I was waiting on bits, test fitted and realised it was to clear the shocky, but I will be nicer than the last guy with the hammer.

[Graeme M]

That's a great little dump find. It's looking great so far. Those old KS125s were supposed to be pretty good weren't they? Didn't Two Wheels rate it as a real 'sleeper' back in about 1975/76?

[pecrazy]

Very simular to the KX125 of the day, to look at anyway. I have no idea on performance but I hope to find out in a few weeks.

[Lozza]

The 125 and 100cc Kawasaki rotary valve engines are 2 different families. The KX/KH/KS/KV(?) are pretty much the same. The Cylinder can do with some work as can the disc if you want shitloads of liquid power

[pecrazy]

all done for now, got talked out of painting the tank and side cover. all up under $700.

[Graeme M]

That's a really cool little bike, great job. Good to see it ready to get back into action too...

[jimson]

Good save & it looks cool I like it  jimson

[80-85 husky]

I hate stories like this.... I only find bare rusty step thru frames at the tip :'(

[Curtis]

Love it! Hows it go?

[pecrazy]

Still waiting on an aircleaner, but had a little test around the yard, I like it.