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OuttaLuck

OuttaLuck

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I bought this 1985 kx80 for $150 I know it looks pretty bad

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Left fork leg was compressed seized and full of mud, seat cover destroyed and faded plastics

But the good thing is the engine still on its standard piston size and has plenty compression, i bought it home cleaned the gummed up carbie and bang 2nd kick she started right up :D

love my vintage motorcycles this will be a full restoration wish me luck

Some more pics

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Wow that brings back memory's. My first 2 stroke was an 84 kx80. Their power bands were so sudden and scary lol.

Congrats on the new project.!!!.
 
slowngreen said:
Wow that brings back memory's. My first 2 stroke was an 84 kx80. Their power bands were so sudden and scary lol.

Congrats on the new project.!!!.
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Yeah mate I know where you're comin from I raced an old cr80 in schoolboy class back in the 80's and I was all or nothing lol scary but great fun :)
 
Yeah they're a great old bike, no power valves in this old girl just pure neck snapping powerband:D
 
quick update: stripped and painted the frame


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stripped it back to bare metal using paint stripper and a wire brush

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white primer and ready to go

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Painted in satin black
 
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Will look like it just come out the factory when you finished :cool2:
What's hiding under the sheet with a wheel sticking out to tease us? :w00t:
 
We lost my granny the other week in her biddy chariot......cant see any puddles of piss on the floor tho :lol::lol::lol::lol:
 
dwarfy said:
Will look like it just come out the factory when you finished :cool2:
What's hiding under the sheet with a wheel sticking out to tease us? :w00t:
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Thx guys, yeah im going all out with this build complete engine gasket n oil seal kit, new oem plastic kit, swing arm needle bearings, wheel bearings ect, should look and ride like new

Under the cover is my Edge sidewinder buggy that i built 10 years ago, has a 650 honda dominator or honda xr engine, has electric start, front n rear disc brakes its alot of fun

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OuttaLuck said:
Thx guys, yeah im going all out with this build complete engine gasket n oil seal kit, new oem plastic kit, swing arm needle bearings, wheel bearings ect, should look and ride like new

Under the cover is my Edge sidewinder buggy that i built 10 years ago, has a 650 honda dominator or honda xr engine, has electric start, front n rear disc brakes its alot of fun

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Great looking rig.

In a funny 'Top Gear' sort of way, wouldn't it be nice if it were remote controlled? !!!

Al.
 
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