hey barf, Its gator with another stupid question to ask all you experienced moto lovers out there
i really want a more street oriented motorcycle. thats about it. ever since i got my klx about a year ago, i knew that i wanted something a little more fit for getting to work. knobbies just dont give me the confidence on the road, especially being a newer rider. Ive been riding for about a year now, my commute to work i about 3 miles one way, but i do find myself going on excursions around the city i live in after i get off just to have some fun. i have little highway experience.
For the past couple of months ive been toying with the idea of converting my plated '94 KLX300r into a more street oriented motorcycle, or rather being able to perform a transformation into a bike that can be swapped over from a dirt oriented set up for Hollister, dual sports tire for adventure time, and then a strictly street tire for general commuting around town. but i have no clue if its even possible. already have a set of wheel mx wheels ready to get laced, then i gotta buy hubs, plus the ones already on my bike
now im pretty sure the klx300 (really have a 250 with an oem 300 head and piston, all done within a year of it being purchased in 94, along with a bunch of other farkels) went unchanged in all its years in production, except for a frame material swap in the early 2000's, i think? but im pretty sure its all the same. so i need help with that bit. wonder if i can just buy the klx/SF parts and slap them on
my plan was to completely tear her down (never done that before) and resto mod her. powder coat the frame to the more modern silver, maybe a top end rebuild (331 kit anyone?), new lights and accessories. maybe get a new rear shock, and upgrade to some KX forks and get them valved?
i dont know if this is above my limit both financially and work wise, although i know id have to start somewhere. how much am i looking at financially to make this happen in the long run? i going to try and get everything second hand off of ebay or craigslist before going new. but i havent been able to find a solid parts list to convert this bike over since most people just buy the KLX250sf.
now i dont know if i could ever have he courage to sell my KLX. its such a rare and different bike that i know cant be plated ever again. but would it in this case just be a bbetter idea to just buy something else instead of spending time on this project. in know maintenance is cheap on this bike. insurance is a whopping 8 bucks a month for full coverage with my agency.
if theres anyone willing to guide me and mentor me with just some basic information or articles to read please let me know. i just want to get started before i waste too much time!
i really want a more street oriented motorcycle. thats about it. ever since i got my klx about a year ago, i knew that i wanted something a little more fit for getting to work. knobbies just dont give me the confidence on the road, especially being a newer rider. Ive been riding for about a year now, my commute to work i about 3 miles one way, but i do find myself going on excursions around the city i live in after i get off just to have some fun. i have little highway experience.
For the past couple of months ive been toying with the idea of converting my plated '94 KLX300r into a more street oriented motorcycle, or rather being able to perform a transformation into a bike that can be swapped over from a dirt oriented set up for Hollister, dual sports tire for adventure time, and then a strictly street tire for general commuting around town. but i have no clue if its even possible. already have a set of wheel mx wheels ready to get laced, then i gotta buy hubs, plus the ones already on my bike
now im pretty sure the klx300 (really have a 250 with an oem 300 head and piston, all done within a year of it being purchased in 94, along with a bunch of other farkels) went unchanged in all its years in production, except for a frame material swap in the early 2000's, i think? but im pretty sure its all the same. so i need help with that bit. wonder if i can just buy the klx/SF parts and slap them on
my plan was to completely tear her down (never done that before) and resto mod her. powder coat the frame to the more modern silver, maybe a top end rebuild (331 kit anyone?), new lights and accessories. maybe get a new rear shock, and upgrade to some KX forks and get them valved?
i dont know if this is above my limit both financially and work wise, although i know id have to start somewhere. how much am i looking at financially to make this happen in the long run? i going to try and get everything second hand off of ebay or craigslist before going new. but i havent been able to find a solid parts list to convert this bike over since most people just buy the KLX250sf.
now i dont know if i could ever have he courage to sell my KLX. its such a rare and different bike that i know cant be plated ever again. but would it in this case just be a bbetter idea to just buy something else instead of spending time on this project. in know maintenance is cheap on this bike. insurance is a whopping 8 bucks a month for full coverage with my agency.
if theres anyone willing to guide me and mentor me with just some basic information or articles to read please let me know. i just want to get started before i waste too much time!
