02 klx300 wheels on klx250s

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Old 04-01-2016, 02:39 AM
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Default 02 klx300 wheels on klx250s

Probably been asked before..looking at a klx300r for parts and want to know if those wheels will swap to my klx250s
 
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Old 04-02-2016, 11:33 AM
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Maybe on an 06-07, but the front won't work with the speedo drive on the 09. The electronic drive is different from that of the mechanical.
 
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Old 04-02-2016, 12:08 PM
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Ok. I have an 06. I just picked up the bike with a blown motor for 300 dollars. I am going to tear down the bike and see what the motor looks like if its not bad, then maybe I'll fix the bike, if not I am just going to use the parts, header, wheels, ect. then try to part off the other stuff.


I was wondering if the klx300 suspension components are an upgrade as well.
 
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Old 04-02-2016, 02:02 PM
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The 300's muffler is a rare thing theses days. Remove the end cap and add a tip and you have a nice performance upgrade over the 250's muffler. Also doesn't run a cat.
 
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Originally Posted by toomanytoys84
Probably been asked before..looking at a klx300r for parts and want to know if those wheels will swap to my klx250s
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...-wheels-36873/
 
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Old 04-02-2016, 10:16 PM
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You can use the kick start parts, if you want, on the 250.
 
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Old 04-03-2016, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximusPrime
You can use the kick start parts, if you want, on the 250.
That's a good idea!

Pulled the engine apart tonight. It's shot. Crank shot, cylinder scored.
 
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Old 04-03-2016, 11:25 AM
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Consider checking into one of three things with the cylinder:
  • can you get it re-plated and have a 300 big bore for your bike?
  • Can you have it big bored by Bill Blue for a 331 or 351 for your bike?
  • Do you want to sell it to Bill Blue for his going price? That could give you around 1/2 your purchase price back, I believe.

But personally I'd consider what it would cost and the time involved to build it back up and sell it, is there a profit to be made. Cranks can be rebuilt and cylinders either plated or bored. Obviously it is around $500 to make the cylinder a big bore if necessary. A crank rebuild isn't horribly costly if a new rod kit can be had, and I think they can. If the engine can be done for under $700 you have a running new engine 300 for a grand.
 
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