Queen of Spodes 89 KX125 Kawasaki complete rebuild

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Linkage mount on the swingarm was tricky. Got the sleeve out using this tool

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But the bearings had to be pressed out.. took a bit of care and force to not damage the swingarm. Had the same problem getting the pivot bearings out.

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Ready for new bearings (to do - working on this today I hope)

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Back to the engine for a post..

The top end looked OK except for a broken post on the LH exhaust valve. This led to a big search for a replacement, or maybe for a repair. I posted a thread on VitalMX's Old School forum and got some help. The VitalMX thread is worth reading.. lots of options listed there for getting a power valve for these old bikes (the power valves are NLA and nearly impossible to find as NOS). Here's that thread: http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Old-Schoo ... ve,1270119

Here's the top end with exhaust valves removed

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Sent my cylinder & head off to PowerSeal a couple weeks ago and hope to have it back soon.

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A couple months ago I got the frame stripped and ready for some repair & powder coat

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Had a local machine shop fix the right side footpeg mount (which isn't replaceable like the left side)

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I regret not having them fix the brake pivot mount.. completely overlooked that (after powder coating).

Dropped frame off at PCC in Atlanta

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and got it back a couple weeks later

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Got some new plastic and OEM replica graphics in a few weeks ago.

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This arrived today..

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Swingarm and linkage bearings replaced.

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Newly plated cylinder came in last week.

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Carb and calipers cleaned up nicely:

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Premature fitment of frame & swingarm:

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Easier than expected!

1/4" threaded rod, had to grind it down a little then notch with a hand file. I used a hacksaw to get a little reverse bite on the edge.

Used a tiny allen wrench to put in the bearing inner race behind the puller rod, to keep it snug.

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I also used a little MAP gas (only 4-5 seconds). Used a socket to knock it out.

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One more to go, hope to get to it tomorrow:

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Down to the last small bearing. This one is located across from the water pump. Almost no room to get my homemade tool behind the bearing race.

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