New Two Stroke Project | 1999 KX250 Splitfire Rebuild - Part 1

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I am excited to announce my next two stroke rebuild project. We are going to be going big on this one. Tune in to find out what I have in store for my 1999 Kawasaki KX250. As with all of my two stroke dirt bike project builds, I will be completely tearing this bike down to the frame and rebuilding it back up. Every single piece will be touched. Enjoy!
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Комментарии : 75

@KincadePavich Год назад

Awesome Greg. Love your style of teardown and laying everything out; maintaining structure is the hardest part for me in a build. Love the way you manage it all. Enjoy the process!

@GregHitchko Год назад

Cheers Kincade fun stuff that is for sure. As much as I'd love to snap my fingers and the bike be done, you're right, it's all about enjoying the process. You know how it goes!

@garyeast7259 3 месяца назад

im pretty new to ur videos but, i gotta say im getting an irrational hatred. im so jealous of that bike, its my all time dream bike an it absolutely beautiful. great job on that

@Nahtanoj65 Год назад

It brings me relief watching another person go through almost identical woes when working on their 99. My exact same gas tank bolt spun, I repaired with a jb weld epoxy and it appears to be holding up fine. I also force myself to no longer use power tools on it because how easy it is to strip stuff in general. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

@GregHitchko Год назад

Right on Jonathan! I had to share the real experience. I was also wondering if because I used the impact gun, it just blasted it too much. I'm going to grab some of that JB weld epoxy since that's what you used too. I appreciate you mentioning that's what you used and it works!

@chrisr.1391 Год назад

Stoked to see the bike when it is completed.

@GregHitchko Год назад

Stoked to get it down to Texas so we can rip too!

@NOTTApro142 Год назад

Can’t wait to watch.

@tensechonda6299 Год назад

Bro, I'm a new rider. Finally out the pen I was too poor to own a bike growing up i was only able to ride wit my friends. My first bike since I've been out: 97 kx250. It was in parts in a couple boxes and I've been restoring it. Your videos str8 came thru fr. Good looking out g. keep em coming.

@GregHitchko Год назад

This is awesome to hear my man! They are still pretty much the same motorcycle between the 99 and the 97 KX250. Stoked to have you along for the ride, more to come!

@fernandocdl1968 7 месяцев назад

absolute beauty, awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@chuckfrisoli1170 Год назад

I’m stoked you’re doing another build!

@GregHitchko Год назад

Thanks Chuck! It's been a little bit, it's odd but it feels good to have a bike in pieces sometimes. You know haha

@chuckfrisoli1170 Год назад

@@GregHitchko right about now I’d feel better if my bike wasn’t still in pieces 😂

@Jeff-vh2kn Год назад

So excited to watch the process 🤙

@GregHitchko Год назад

Cheers Jeff! Glad to have you along for the ride 💨

@leonardwashington710 Год назад

Cant wait to watch this build! So awesome you got the seat cover, I just got a set of 99 splitfire chrome graphics with the metal flake from throttle syndicate

@GregHitchko Год назад

Right on Leonard! It's such a sweet look, big fan. Stoked to have you along on the journey💨

@maxandreev27 Год назад

These are not cats and stupid short videos! Great patience, great respect!

@GregHitchko Год назад

Haha cheers to that dude, thanks for watching!

@empiresrikesfat Год назад

Awesome can't wait, now i can rebuild my motor

@GregHitchko Год назад

Yeah you can! That's the plan on the next few weeks is to get a motor tear down video and rebuild

@kevinpatterson1680 Год назад

Heck yeah, Greg! Nobody builds 2 strokes like you. Looking forward to this one 👍🏼👍🏼

@GregHitchko Год назад

Cheers Kevin! I appreciate the kind words and stoked to have you along for the journey again💨

@mikevessey6930 Год назад

YESSIR!! Let’s go! Missed these vids of yours! Can’t wait to see it come to life 🔥

@GregHitchko Год назад

Yesssirrrr! It's been a little bit since a bike build. Feels good to be in the game lol. Thanks Mike!

@herdfreak2 Год назад

Nice! 🤙🏻

@GregHitchko Год назад

Thanks James!

@sonoma314 Год назад

Awesome, looking forward to this build series. I'm the second owner of a '99 still love it, FYI they had a bad run of kick start shafts, mine broke off, hit it miss on that issue. Keep that lower linkage greased y'all, seize up on ya....(I think I got the last new OEM rocker link available by part number) Wiseco piston kit and head cut by RK Tek helped a lot

@empiresrikesfat Год назад

Same, im second owner '99 250 brought it in 2000 Rebuilding it with retro '94 graphics

@mikebrown41182 Год назад

Solid as always Greg!

@majorlee1 Год назад

Cool! Looks like a fun project man. Those kx250s have some power 😎

@GregHitchko Год назад

These KX's rip right? I love mine, plenty for what I ride.

@travisferrell592 Год назад

Can’t wait to take it for a spin at monster 😂

@GregHitchko Год назад

I can't wait for you to take it for a spin at Monster haha. Lessss go!

@1187titanium Год назад

Crow foot adapter or they have shorty wrenches with a 3/8 square in the middle. 90° to the side of your torque wrench at regular torque spec

@GregHitchko Год назад

Thanks for sharing that info about the torque wrench adapter Michael, I'm going to look into those two!

@Fvission Год назад

Regarding the linkage bolt, I asked the guys at Enzo about torquing the bolt one time. They just recommended good and tight, so that's what I do.

@GregHitchko Год назад

Right on dude! Thanks for letting me know, sounds like they don't have a clear solution either. That's what I'll continue to do when all else fails. I appreciate the response on it💨

@misfit1-3 Год назад

i got the same bike you should do a 99 vs 07 kx250 video and explain the differences

@GregHitchko Год назад

Nice! Too bad I don't have my 2007 anymore but I have a buddy with a 2005 KX250 and we plan to get together to do a comparison video down the road 💨

@ryand8639 Год назад

I was able to torque my linkage with a 3/8 or 1/2 drive torque wrench from the right side with the swing arm on. Can’t recall which one I used sorry.

@GregHitchko Год назад

I need to retest the ones I have for sure. I definitely couldn't get the 1/2" drive in there with the 17mm socket I think it was. Need to review with the 3/8"! Thanks Ryan 🙌🏼

@LMurch500 Год назад

Looks mint Greg!! My 1994 splitfire is in the process!! Liking how mine looks already, keep up the good work bro 👌🏻👌🏻😍

@GregHitchko Год назад

Heck yeah Lee! Do you have a way for me to follow your Splitfire build? I'd love to keep track of it. Love that stuff man

@LMurch500 Год назад

I will send you some photos on instagram 👍🏼👍🏼😍

@GregHitchko Год назад

@@LMurch500 awesome!!

@LMurch500 Год назад

Sent them dude 👌🏻

@rockman49er 5 месяцев назад

Wow nice bike im doing the same to mine but not pro circuit and i went with all black plastics and Chevy truck graphics plus spec bolts nickel works kit my stock pipe is already pristine all i got left to do is linkage bearings i also added a magura hydraulic clutch system its a 98 kx250 and its fast i dont even want to ride it its just to nice im thinking it should be in my living room instead of the garage 😅

@GregHitchko 5 месяцев назад

Haha I feel you on that! You go all out on these builds and then they almost become too nice to ride 😂🤦🏼‍♂️. But they need to get dirty!! Thanks dude 💨.

@Thepianobird Год назад

i would definitely send the head to Mitch too for a little port and polish. Not to the extent that you need to run race gas but it might help it run smoother

@GregHitchko Год назад

How do you know what I'm going to talk about in my next video haha! It would be awesome to have his touch on it 🙌🏼

@Thepianobird Год назад

@@GregHitchko Moto Scrub has a pretty cool channel (for ideas). Got about 4.6 K subs. His 04 YZ250 and 06 RM125 builds are $ IMO.

@jedidan045 Год назад

Duuuuuude...GH...CANNOT WAIT...this PC build is gonna be so sick...all of those parts you got are next to unobtanium...also, what chain grease/lube do you use?

@GregHitchko Год назад

Thanks Dan!! I'm super stoked for it, glad to have you on board for the project. I'm a big fan of the Maxima Chain Wax, the gold can 💨

@jethroboorer2860 Год назад

Don't mean to put a downer on it but I feel that gem should of been left as it was and bought a beat a beat old basket case for this build.

@coreyweese2232 Год назад

When you bought that bike you asked did I spend to much for it. I put a reply up if it’s your forever bike it doesn’t matter. I’m looking forward to seeing the end results.

@GregHitchko Год назад

Haha totally remember that, it'll end up in the man cave or on the wall someday. Thanks Corey!

@Loppi31 9 месяцев назад

what is the name of the big yellow kawasaki sticker on the front fender?

@rhyswatson9976 Год назад

My 2002 kx250 has a worn out lower shock bearing race. It’s literally so bad that the bearing when fully seated has a gap between the cage & race. I’ve temporarily repaired this with JB weld but this seems so common on 99-02 kx250s that had neglected linkages. This part is no longer available from Kawasaki and there is no used ones online for sale. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do if my JB weld fix doesn’t hold up as the bearing will just keep caving itself in otherwise. Thanks

@Hurricanen1172 Год назад

GREG I REALLY HELP PLEASE RESPOND, I have a kx250 04 and I’m struggling with the top end, at 29:20 what are you loosing and how do you do it. I’m trying to take the cylinder off, but when I took off the little screws on that thing next to what you are loosing there was a weird rubber thing that fell apart and I don’t know what it was please help!

@kylekb8659 Год назад

I have a 2001 CR250 I need help getting running! I did the wrench rabbit rebuild kit new V force reeds , new hose kit , new chain ,levers ECT ECT lol I'm so frustrated I need help ! Any suggestions I want to do it right being it's a 2001 cr 250 very very nice bike

@GregHitchko Год назад

Is the bike completely rebuilt alraedy? What about it are you having trouble with?

@kylekb8659 Год назад

@@GregHitchko yes , paid for it to be rebuilt, with all new parts ECT. I got a few hours on it since the rebuild, it's never ran right since, was running super rich I think it was burning the case oil so I dont think they did the rings right idk. I can't find anyone who rebuild's these things around me except these shops that want to charge me insane money to do it and bought all the parts . Idk any help would be much appreciated.

@1187titanium Год назад

But its already perfect 🤷‍♂️

@GregHitchko Год назад

A constant work in process haha

@someoneyouknow96 Год назад

I’m looking forward to watching but I do not understand the desire for all the PC stuff. Much less a replica build. It’s been done a billion times. Make it your own, not a clone of someone else’s work.

@GregHitchko Год назад

Well good thing it's not a "replica" build ;) haha. I really enjoy the Pro Circuit theme and doing builds based on bikes I've dreamed about having as a teen. Stoked to have you along for the ride again my dude💨

@someoneyouknow96 Год назад

@@GregHitchko Greg, you know anyone that's good with old bike suspension? I have that 98 kx and it rides like shit. This is comparing it to my 22 kx. I didnt realize how crappy it rode until I had 3 weeks under my belt with my 22. Then hopped onto the 98 and holy crap was it horrible. Not confidence inspiring at all.

@GregHitchko Год назад

@@someoneyouknow96 I feel you on that! The new suspension is just so good. Have you done anything to the 98 stuff as of yet or is it still oem? Any springs or valving for your weight, ability , and type of riding you do?

@someoneyouknow96 Год назад

@@GregHitchko just dropped springs in it is all. Nothing else.

@GregHitchko Год назад

@@someoneyouknow96 when I got the suspension done by the MotoXperts in Spanish Fork, Utah for my shootout builds (04 CR250, 07 KX250, 05 YZ250, 06 RM250) with RaceTech Gold Valves and springs, it was a game changer. Talk about no confidence to confidence. I am hoping when I get the suspension done for this 99 by Pro Circuit it will be confidence inspiring as well, because as it sits, not at all.