Dec 4, 2007 · It seemed underpowered for some reason and just did not feel as good as the 82, also sort of felt smaller and more low sitting which I did not like. Anyway- back on topic for the KX of the same period- your bike looks superb MaxPower! She is a beauty! I think the 82-85 KX125 was the best looking 125 bike of the time.

Feb 22, 2012 · My 1st bike was an 82, 2nd an 83 KX 125. While I have memories of them I have no overly fond memories. I now own an 84 that I restored but really want an 85. Such an awesome bike and I made the wrong decision to switch to a YZ in 85. I did see a mint restro 83 125 at a vint race at Budds Creek back in 08 or 09... Tempted to buy. They are out there

Nov 25, 2007 · I'm showing that IMS offers a 3.2 oversize tank for the 89 KX125, but am striking out on locating a new OEM spec replacement tank. After seeing an ad on Ebay on a '82 KX125 (air cool) tank selling for $999, I'm wondering why anyone hasn't started manufacturing replacement tanks for these machines. Seems like there is money to be made.

Mar 10, 2020 · Today in the shop things went from bad to worse. First: Got a used subframe. Seemed fine at first but upon trying to put it together realized a piece was broken and it was kinda bent.

Jul 28, 2014 · I know the crank bearings went out of my 82 KX125 really fast using Bel-Ray. I was at a LL qualifier, Mike Roths mechanic told me I screwed up. It took less than 10hours to ruin the bottom end. I am racing a 85 KX125 now on Yamalube at 32:1 seems to be ok in it.

Jan 24, 2011 · Back in the day..1986 when I freshened the '85 KX125 with TUF seat cover bike,,I remember raising the exhaust port a small amount...020" and that made it hit harder up top. Gave the feeling it was faster with harder hit...but the other '85 was done by Barr Comp in (NC I believe) and it was faster and easier to ride with wider powerband.

Dec 4, 2013 · I've raced 125s offroad since I got my first full size bike in '82, an Husqvarna 125XC. [LINK TO IMAGE] I've got an '82 Husqvarna 125XC now that I race in vintage off road races.

Jul 20, 2011 · Back in 81 I had a 81 CR125, my best riding buddy had a 81 KX125, and a friend of his (maybe it was his cousin) had a 81 YZ125. After riding the other guy's bikes, I realized that my CR was a turd. I really liked the KX125, but my buddy and his friend both liked the YZ125 best and hated my CR. This was until we got to ride the new RM125.

Aug 15, 2006 · Ive always found the 82 & 83 125's and the 82 - 84 250's a bit quirky because of the rear guard with the side panels incorporated into it, i can only imagine what was said when the 1982 spy photos surfaced… I like the colour of the powder coating on the triples, Its understated could be a nice touch in the end.

Oct 14, 2011 · I have a 83 now,,,and had a 82 back in the day. Kawasaki always produced less bikes each year,,,but honestly ,,,this model where notorious for wearing out fast..Frames broke left/and right from cheap steel and lack of gusseting to save weight, back by the foot-pegs and bottom of steering head and back bone at back of tank cracked or broke after a season.., the cylinders Electrofusion plating ...