A great day for a ride.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Awesome deal, Weld.

KLX's of that era were 2 valve aircooled, right? Similar to the XR200's? If that's the case I'd suspect any problem limited to the top end should be an easy enough repair for you.

If at all possible, I'd stick with the Kawasaki engine. The power diffference is substantial, and a sixth gear is instrumental on the road or highway. That bike should comfortably run at 70+ even up a modest hill or into the wind. You'll really want the power and gearing and you'll get more use out of the bike.

Nope, liquid cooled. That's what might make it cost prohibitive. My liquid cooled China motor would be a lot easier and cheaper.

[katoranger]

I think the KLR250 had problems with cylinder heads too.

[Weldangrind]

The problem I found online was with the timing chain and the tensioner. It apparently takes out the cam, which can get spendy.

[Philamiens]

Thanks for the pics

[katoranger]

That was probably it. I bought one, but it had no title and the parts cost was too much. Used parts where no available.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by katoranger

That was probably it. I bought one, but it had no title and the parts cost was too much. Used parts where no available.

That's odd, because the US Military bought thousands of them. There's a huge parts cache somewhere. In any case, there is quite a bit on eBay right now, so I'm hopeful that i can repair it economically.

Mine also had no title, but I've since obtained it.

[FastDoc]

Oh....

I remember well now. I was confused with the early KLX250.