Transforming a $1,400 2 Stroke Dirt Bike on a Budget! This Bike RIPS!

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I bought this 2003 Kawasaki KX250 last month for $1,400. The original list price was $1,800 but I managed to talk the owner down a bit. After putting some elbow grease and $350 of parts into the bike along with graphics and a seat cover from DeCal Works, this bike is freshened up and ready to ride!
I took it out to Radersburg, Montana on November 1st to enjoy a 60 degree day riding all to myself. The bike is a ton of fun to ride and runs great!
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@anthonyschutz7201 2 ай бұрын

Buying cheap 2 strokes us such a fun project. Theyre much easier to work with and can often get entirely modern looking parts. My friend rebuilt one and I'm probably going to buy one to do a full build soon.

@Blockhead_teda Ай бұрын

Facts I just traded a fresh crf250r for a beat ass rm125 just to rebuild it lol

@Krb69 4 ай бұрын

Been watching all your videos lately, they are awesome keep up the good work

@Mybigred230 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your restoration videos, hopefully going to be doing one of my own soon!

@MRMIUGI9 Жыл бұрын

Love the old bikes I have a kx 2003 125 and 250 they’re awesome

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah I'd love to ride a KX125 again!

@robmacisaac9011 Жыл бұрын

Love the trick with the pipe

@APH.95 Жыл бұрын

Lovely build

@ruanstrydom6471 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this bike to release

@Jeremy_528 Жыл бұрын

Restyle kit looks nice!! 👌

@thatcrazyguyjay Жыл бұрын

grate project love how it come out mate keep up the good work

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MaxGerston 12 күн бұрын

Bravo! Excellent movie. 💪🏾

@noknownthrone2487 Жыл бұрын

Wow man, what a beautiful bike! I'm totally biased for Kawi. I think the modernizing of the old bikes is really awesome! Grew up riding 2 strokes, been on a 4 stroke kx 450 for a while, and really really want to pick up a 250 2 stroke again. Something like this is absolutely perfect! Nice man :)

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@iven2430 Жыл бұрын

So sick 🔥🔥🔥 looks brand new

@rowdysworld22 Жыл бұрын

Yea it turned out nice, you got a steal on that

@FrightNight47 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos when you flip the bikes

@avzeolla3960 Жыл бұрын

Getting a 2000 kx250 next week. It runs and needs some work. I can’t wait!

@birdsoup777 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome sport to be into and learning experience

@dustinrichards8401 Жыл бұрын

Love these

@DolanHines Жыл бұрын

Nice build! I love the kx250s

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MarcovdWesthuizenSADrummer Жыл бұрын

this looks so much fun , getting my kx or yz 125 soon 💥

@samuelepellizzari7730 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job and video🤯

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brettlaage9687 Жыл бұрын

I think I like the original bodywork best. It’s great that there are options, and with those graphics and seat cover, it looks killer!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Yeah, I still lots of sweet builds with the original bodywork!

@markdawson8946 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! You did an incredible job!!! Went from scrap to all that!!!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I appreciate it!

@chrisp.bacon_exe3956 Жыл бұрын

That’s a nice bike! You did a great job

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Newmanrides 16 күн бұрын

Love the vids

@MrKennyaa 3 ай бұрын

i like your work!

@muhm1938 10 ай бұрын

Great looking bike with the update kit. When i need to fit rubber parts on my motercycle. I use rubbing alcohol as lubricant. grt from the Netherlands

@kylevoss208 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy seeing your work! I just picked up a really nice 2003 ktm125 sx, unfortunately it needs a new cylinder but that just gives me an excuse to frame it and do it my way. It to will be a budget build, but for the 300 bucks I paid for I should be able to flip it easily.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, can't beat a $300 project bike!

@Cartduckmann 11 ай бұрын

I see this a lot and that alot of people havent heard about it, when you load your bikes tuck front wheel in the corner of the bed then hook the pegs with a ratchet strap on the other corners. Saves the forks!!!!!

@chunkyavocado6102 Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, I have a 2003 kx 250 too. Its a great bike. I think the restyle kits are great, I have one on mine.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I had a blast on this thing, I've never actually ridden a KX250 before this!

@rayobrien4274 Жыл бұрын

well done to that man it looked great.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

@MattBerger02 Жыл бұрын

Kincade... Great rebuild, but an even better video! Love the basic voice over walk through, kept my attention the time and never felt I needed to skip forward. This will get A LOT of views.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Matt! Glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your feedback.

@StefanMailey Жыл бұрын

Good job!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-ik7kx6gb2s 8 ай бұрын

Looks good nice job I appreciate you, and I learn a lot from you.👍 Matt,ky

@KincadePavich 8 ай бұрын

Good to hear Matt thanks for watching!

@ryanpenner7387 Жыл бұрын

I flip bikes too, I always go for a Restyle kit. I always put modern graphics on to match the restyle, make it look new and fresh. The original style graphics you put on aren’t for me, kind of takes away from the restyle kit. But maybe some guys like that. Keep up the quick flip videos like this! I love these kind of videos! Nothing like the thrill of making a good profit after a fun quick build.

@coloradodirtbike5930 Жыл бұрын

it looks nice and clean for a older rider. I myself liked tricked out look and not a fan of oem style but I know a lot of older riders prefer the clean not over the top oem look.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

@@coloradodirtbike5930 Yep, my dad really prefers the simple OEM look but I kinda prefer the modern feel!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed!

@Scythe_Voltage Жыл бұрын

4:20 me looking at a 400$ Simpson pressure washer at rural king 😂 I was staring at it for 15 min then walked away

@c4r5on88 Жыл бұрын

I love re style kits. So much so that I have actually done my own over the years. Many years ago I fitted kxf250 2010 plastics to a kmx 125.i fitted my old ktm plastics to a Chinese thing then sold it at a huge profit. My current kxf250 is a 2010 and I have 19/20 plastics fitted. I always find a way to get them to bolt up. And I'll always do it unless it's something cool from the 70s or 80s then I'll leave them original

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

That's super cool! I've never ventured to try fitting newer plastics that weren't part of a restyle kit. That's awesome!

@c4r5on88 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich it's worth trying it some time. Obviously some won't work without a bit of cutting but if you cut and wet send them so it looks like a factory shape then you can't tell. I only do it if I have the parts laying around. I recently bought a AJP pr3 125 that had no plastics and it now has kxf plastics on now but they are now matte black instead of the green. Bike is up for sale ready for a little Christmas present for someone. Looks pretty smart considering. Great work anyway I hope to see more from you :)

@larrywarner9314 Жыл бұрын

Looks good bud 😎

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DeCalWorksMX Жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@jaytaylor1505 Жыл бұрын

Damn man I can never find deals like this.. ever!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Gotta check every day, maybe twice a day!

@fernandocdl1968 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike wow

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AmericanMadeAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thumb up and saved to my KX250 Content playlist where I am currating as much KX250 2 Stroke content as I can find. Nice job on the rehab of this beautiful dinosaur.

@brunowilliams3755 Жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to dive into a full 03 kx250 rebuild myself. Have everything ready to go minus the head back from a replate.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I was so tempted to do a frame-up on this one, but have a YZ waiting to be built this winter already. Good luck with the build!

@gekkozzz Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich will you do a video 's bike rebuild ? A big hug from rome (italy)!

@lochlandillon8247 Жыл бұрын

so i have a 2000 suzuki rm125 sould i sell it or keep it it runs grate

@user-ik7kx6gb2s 8 ай бұрын

Good job

@number2246 Жыл бұрын

If you want a hydraulic clutch look into the Magura Hymec Kit. I installed it on my 04 KX250 and its soooo good

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

I might snag one for the YZ300 build this winter! Had one on a YZ125 a few years ago and enjoyed it.

@number2246 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich that's quite nice. I disliked the Magura OEM Lever so I bought a black one made for the KTMs, way shorter and fits perfectly

@KingFriday274 Жыл бұрын

Impressive. I would have walked away from that bike if I saw it for sale for any more than 500 bucks. Nice flip.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@1970genes Жыл бұрын

That is an amazing build, and on a budget as well. Gives me some ideas for a project.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@chapinyoker9027 Жыл бұрын

Watching these make me wanna buy a used bike

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Do it!

@jasonjavelin 10 ай бұрын

Really wish they supported the KDX 200 with the restyle kits!

@lennydodson4223 Жыл бұрын

I have 1998 kx 250 i wanna rebild any ideas on where to get engine work done and parts would be good to get back on a 2 sttoke again thank u for ur help

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

I offer engine rebuilds as a service if you wanted to ship it! Check out my website kincadepavich.com. I buy my parts from MotoSport or Rocky Mountain!

@russhughes9273 Жыл бұрын

mas skills bro!

@s4mu3l_bi4nc0 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, really nice restoration. Could you send me the link of the plastics you bought for this bike?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Polisport restyle kit!

@kradios09 Жыл бұрын

Where are people like you in Louisiana, I'd pay 3k for this thing in a heartbeat

@2vintageDeamonFan 11 ай бұрын

Can you link the restyle kit

@ragoff Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a running 2015 KX250F this past weekend. $1900.

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

That's a solid deal!

@b717 Жыл бұрын

I work on cars a lot and motorcycles look fairly easy in comparison, is it difficult to refresh an older bike like that?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

If you're comfortable working on cars you'd pick up motorcycles pretty quick! Everything is smaller and a little more simple honestly.

@HooligansMx 11 ай бұрын

The restyle kit depends on the bike but i wouldnt do every single bike you build with a restyle kit especially cr125s and 250s i would go oem on those

@mattterkildsen7647 Жыл бұрын

How did you get the restyle kit for 149 dollars?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Brand new on Rocky Mountain! That's the price

@not_rider1343 Жыл бұрын

Is it a polisport restyle kit that you use?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@chompvanwyk9677 2 ай бұрын

Is it for sale?

@lawrencefranck9417 11 ай бұрын

You are not worried about the triple clamp because you are flipping it. 😂

@KincadePavich 11 ай бұрын

Not at all true. Even if I kept that bike I would never have done that if I believed it posed any risk.

@jedidan045 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always!...turned that roach into a pretty penny!

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Mookie5k Жыл бұрын

Any tips on fixing my carburetor?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

What's wrong with it? I'd start with new gaskets and cleaning it out!

@jb.8629 6 ай бұрын

Where can I go look at what bikes you have for sale if you have any at the moment?

@KincadePavich 6 ай бұрын

I list them on my website kincadepavich.com. Right now I don't have anything aside from a 2005 TTR125; it's not on the website but I will add it!

@jb.8629 6 ай бұрын

@@KincadePavich thank you for responding. I'll keep an eye on your website

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

Know anywhere in the New Orleans region I can get into dirt riding?

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with that area!

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich :( thanks anyway

@ssrider7 9 ай бұрын

Dude you are a great mechanic! Hey one question by looking your lastname,are your origins from Ex Yugoslavia?

@KincadePavich 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I'm Serbian!

@ssrider7 9 ай бұрын

@@KincadePavich greetings from Slovenia my friend!

@lochlandillon8247 Жыл бұрын

can you do a 2000 rm 125 build i would love to see a video of that 😃

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

I did an 03 last year, you might enjoy watching that build video!

@lochlandillon8247 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich yah I loved the it but you should do a 2000

@larrywarner9314 Жыл бұрын

Its a Kawasaki so they always run good 😁

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Tomac at Loretta's might not agree!

@larrywarner9314 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich everyone is entitled to there option, but over the years I've rode Honda , Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki, and don't get me wrong they are all good bike but Kawasaki was always good to me , never had issues ,part were always available, Honda gave me a bad taste in my mouth, Yamaha didn't hold up to my riding style Suzuki just never ran good enough for me.

@punishersoriano2895 Жыл бұрын

Bad ass build brotha! U did a hell of a job on the exhaust Looks tits

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@Solvablevoice70 7 ай бұрын

How much did you end up selling it for?

@KincadePavich 7 ай бұрын

$3200 if I remember right

@Solvablevoice70 7 ай бұрын

@@KincadePavich nice profit on that!

@aBcCHR95 5 ай бұрын

People asking for 2-3000€ for 2-strokes older than this one and in worse situation (piston in need of replacement-clutch system dead-faulty gears maybe) where i leave!Not to mention some of them might be leaking oil mid-block engine😂😂 I guess i live in the wrong country😢

@crazydog6734 Жыл бұрын

U should never ride alone bro

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

I ride alone a fair bit. I always let someone know where I'm going and when I expect to be home.

@crazydog6734 Жыл бұрын

@@KincadePavich Sir, this is not good enough. You can hit your head and have a concussion, or be unconscious. This is dangerous

@johnnyofast5924 Жыл бұрын

Lmao, while it's not ideal ive driven to races in other states to race alone, do what you gotta do.

@brantleydavenport9756 Жыл бұрын

If anyone sees this can y’all let me know if y’all see something like this around I’m looking for something that Atleast runs

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

Check Craigslist and Facebook every day! Deals never last long!

@lowey45s 5 ай бұрын

Do you want my crf250r for 2000$

@kellybrown6988 10 ай бұрын

Original plastics is best

@user-kj7uy5lj2x 6 ай бұрын

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@brazideccyrille572 Жыл бұрын

moffing mécanique juste minimum for esthétique

@simon2625 Жыл бұрын

Bro you didn’t even look in to the top end that’s just being cheap and costs more in the long run.

@elonmust7470 11 ай бұрын

He's a hack

@bigram7235 Жыл бұрын

Bike is easily worth 5K. 2 strokes are pricey

@AjackLee4 Жыл бұрын

No lol

@coloradodirtbike5930 Жыл бұрын

lol 5k for a 03 come one lets be real.. not even a 08 is 5k even though a lot of these nut jobs think it is. a 07 cr250 could bring close to 5k since it's last year made. for 5k you can get a 2017 or better yz250

@AjackLee4 Жыл бұрын

@@coloradodirtbike5930 Even the late CRs are around for 3-4 sometimes

@coloradodirtbike5930 Жыл бұрын

@@AjackLee4 yea I purchased a 06 for 2500 flipped for 4300 and it had a weld repair job done on case. Hondas bring good money, the kx are harder to sell and always priced crazy but rarely do I see them actually sell for that. Hard to find a half decent honda 3rd generation for 2k-2500 range but they are around if you search. I bought lots of 00 and 01 2nd gens for 1700-2k they bring around 2800-3400 when they are all done up perfectly.

@yeerboi Жыл бұрын

Bike looks great now! As a business decision I don't think it works out. 15 to 20 hours @ $100 per hour as per any trade. You're not really making any money at all.

@justfeeldbyrne2791 Жыл бұрын

I don't get asthetics, like bro, if the bike rides idc how it looks.

@MrJeffharper47 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I hate the newer plastics of the Kawasaki bikes. The older 2000’s and even 90’s bikes look better. And I’m a Kawasaki fanboy.

@Ameemskdugejjdo Жыл бұрын

You should put it up for $4500… i see 2007 bikes go for 8 grand lol

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

The market is not strong here right now, especially being winter! I ended up letting it go for $2900 last week.

@connorwilson8078 Ай бұрын

Not even same bike lol

@cloudnurdz6331 Жыл бұрын

yea that was more then $350 worth or parts

@KincadePavich Жыл бұрын

The cost breakdown is shown on screen at 6:44! Like I said, I didn't include cost of things I already had such as the used front tire I put on, oil, etc.

@elonmust7470 11 ай бұрын

Way to avoid what actually matters & focus on what doesn't. If it doesn't run & ride well, it's not worth 20 bucks....

@KincadePavich 11 ай бұрын

It runs and rides great

@elonmust7470 11 ай бұрын

@@KincadePavich Nobody serious is going to be down with this cosmetic centered stuff. At least clean the freaking float bowl of the carb out & record the jet#s.

@rider65 Жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂ Bodywork? First thing should be to clean/rebuild carb. Second, brakes. Bleed, new pads. etc. Maybe bodywork last. A bit of light grease on the axle makes re-installation easier.