1989 Kawasaki KX125 rebuild restoration walk around

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2 жыл бұрын

This is the walk around video of the #broketobuilt 1989 KX125. This bike was a top 16 in the 2022 contest. This video is with the Jeff Emig inspired accents.

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@Johnny_Bee 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an older guy and I remember these bikes from back in the day so I can really appreciate the work you did on this bike. The attention to detail is over the top.

@jkiseracing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!! This thing turned out really nice! I'm definitely loving that 80s Green and Blue.

@RT22-pb2pp 7 ай бұрын

Here here had 88 kx 125 in my early 20s loved that creaming little hulk colored beast

@MarkAlan-no7mb 2 ай бұрын

This is the nicest classic era Kawasaki kx 125 I've ever seen. It looks like a factory bike. Great job brother.

@jkiseracing 20 күн бұрын

Thank YOU!! This thing was a stunner in person! Love these old single side radiator KX models.

@taffydownunder6457 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning looking bike great job I’m doing a 1989 250 myself I love the Kawasaki thank you for the video 👍

@jkiseracing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I sure love the old late 80s KXs for sure. Good luck with your 250!!

@adriantowe278 3 ай бұрын

That is not a bike its a work of art it is beautiful 😊😊😊😊

@jkiseracing 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! It really is a beautiful bike! Im ready to another one!

@Rushligma Жыл бұрын

Something about them old kawasakis, great work dude

@RT22-pb2pp 7 ай бұрын

Something about all kawasakis old and new my favorite bikes owned like 7 different ones loved them all

@RT22-pb2pp 7 ай бұрын

Had 1988 kx 125 back in the day loved that green little hulk monster screamer

@jasonlemire794 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful bike man! You always go all in..

@jkiseracing 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I still have a love for these single side radiator Kawi 125s

@perryanderson5642 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 1989 Kawasaki KX125. Restoring a 1990 KX250 Myself.

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

Love the 90s KX models. I did a 94 a couple years ago that was a beaut!

@johnny0628 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jimmy, great build. I'm currently doing a 87 myself and having a little trouble with the rear wheel set up. Can you remember which spacer goes on what side as they are different sizes. Cheers John.

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks! Unfortunately I don't remember. I have gotten in the habit (now) of noting that when I disassemble

@TheTojocat 5 ай бұрын

kawasaki had the best bike designs of the 80's mx bikes, i especially like the numbered fender of the early 80's and the green and gold

@jkiseracing 5 ай бұрын

Sure did. 87 - 90 had a distinct look that I really liked. But the 93-94 was probably my favorite

@free-birdrocker8809 2 жыл бұрын

I raced an 88 version of that bike, your might have a 19" rear hoop, mine had the 18" hoop. I remember that bike can shoot you up into the air if you aint careful, LOL! The engine had some really nice power and the turning was great. It was a fun bike to ride. Yours is cherry!

@jkiseracing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It turned out great!

@RT22-pb2pp 7 ай бұрын

Also had 88 125 loved it

@jimmy_dirtbike Жыл бұрын

This thing is minty!

@jmac636 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job..can you give details or make a video on your process of restoring plastic gas tanks? I’m curious about the final stage of buffing mainly. I understand about going from heavy to light grit. Just haven’t found a way to really polish plastic without having the fine scratches even at 2500 grit.

@jkiseracing 9 ай бұрын

There is a fantastic KZfaq video from my good friend Cameron niemela regardingplastic restoration. Search his channel for it. He posted it not long ago. I still struggle myself with fine scratches

@vadimkargin3200 Жыл бұрын

Did you rebuild the front forks? I'm at the moment of doing that and stuck in mid process, I can't find a fork cylinder holder. I can't remove bottom 14mm hex nut.

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

Actually I sent them to Factory Connection for rebuild. They have really helped me out on these older rebuilds

@kylelaird4018 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike trying to restore it currently, can’t find a service manual for the life of me. Any tips on how to get my hands on one?

@jkiseracing 2 жыл бұрын

I usually can find used manuals on ebay. I've had good luck doing that.

@RsRetro Жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy I have a 88 kx 125 did you do a video on the polishing the tank ?

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

I don't. However, there are a few on KZfaq from others that explain the process.

@RsRetro Жыл бұрын

How did u do it ?

@lollymagnanomous4476 4 ай бұрын

You are missing the rear brake master cylinder green plastic cover. I can't find a photo of it online, but if you want I can probably send you a pic of mine.

@jacobward2693 Жыл бұрын

What reeds did u use I put boyeson reeds on mine and it a running as good

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

Boyesen on this one as well.

@jacobward2693 Жыл бұрын

@@jkiseracing stocks are so much better

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

@Jacob Ward the stock ones were not readily available and for some reason VERY expensive!

@jacobward2693 Жыл бұрын

@@jkiseracing can’t find any parts for it 💀

@renandatornado8957 Жыл бұрын

Amigo desculpa nao falar o seu odioma.. parabéns pelo belo trabalho. Tenho uma kx 125 sou do Brasil!. preciso da pinça de freio e nao acho aqui. Por ai e facil de encontrar ? Estou sem freio

@renandatornado8957 Жыл бұрын

Onde eu encontro essas pinças e qual modelo pra eu poder procurar ?.😢😅

@RsRetro Жыл бұрын

What is name of the grey paint you used ? I am restoring a 1988 kx125

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

On the covers?

@RsRetro Жыл бұрын

@@jkiseracing yes on side of engine

@jkiseracing Жыл бұрын

@Scott Kyle Krylon matte vintage gray. Sticks well to plastic and is a great match.

@RsRetro Жыл бұрын

@@jkiseracing it’s the one for metal casing u used