AR125 winter project 2012
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AR125 winter project 2012
Just picked this AR125 up from a lad at work.
I plan to restore it during this winter but god knows how many winters after that it will really take to finish it
Frame number says AR125B and its on an 'F' plate so 89. Anyone know the exact model please
Looking forward to doing it =D>
Any advice
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I plan to restore it during this winter but god knows how many winters after that it will really take to finish it
Frame number says AR125B and its on an 'F' plate so 89. Anyone know the exact model please
Looking forward to doing it =D>
Any advice
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Hi Toot
I'm a bit of an AR fan and refurbished quite a few..
Good news they are really easy to work on.. Not so good news is some parts are really hard to get hold of!
I've got info on all the models and detailed parts lists so ask away
If you pm me the engine and frame numbers I will be able to tell you the exact model for both and hopefully they will match.
First thing with the refurb, if you want it to look original you will need to find a belly pan and centre fairing. I can see from the frame that's it's a model 2 so it would normally have both of these.
As for other stuff, let me know what you need as you go along and I will help where I can
Good luck with it.
Shaun
I'm a bit of an AR fan and refurbished quite a few..
Good news they are really easy to work on.. Not so good news is some parts are really hard to get hold of!
I've got info on all the models and detailed parts lists so ask away
If you pm me the engine and frame numbers I will be able to tell you the exact model for both and hopefully they will match.
First thing with the refurb, if you want it to look original you will need to find a belly pan and centre fairing. I can see from the frame that's it's a model 2 so it would normally have both of these.
As for other stuff, let me know what you need as you go along and I will help where I can
Good luck with it.
Shaun
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Thanks for the reply Shaun. Pm on its way.
I will keep an eye out for a fairing lower as i do want it back as standard as possible.
A lot of grime and rust on it but most looks like it will be going to be powder coated so not really any fuss there.
Most parts look like they will be salvagable so finger crossed i wont be getting too stuck for parts.
Just thought, this is really a KR1 forum so maybe this thread should not be on here.
I will keep an eye out for a fairing lower as i do want it back as standard as possible.
A lot of grime and rust on it but most looks like it will be going to be powder coated so not really any fuss there.
Most parts look like they will be salvagable so finger crossed i wont be getting too stuck for parts.
Just thought, this is really a KR1 forum so maybe this thread should not be on here.
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Missing body panels should look like the one on this site.
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ ... _ar125.htm
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ ... _ar125.htm
Stop annoying me, I'm running out of space to hide the bodies!
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Holmetech on the Diff'rent Strokers Forum has one the same too
From the pics you can see the bodywork and colours.
See:
http://diffrentstrokers.com/phpBB2/view ... 9f3f1131d0
Not that impressed with motorcyclespecs.co.za tech info though, doesn't differentiate between pre 84/5 models and post 84/5
Doesn't identify restricted and unrestricted models - which varied in power in different countries anyway (more powerful as std in South Africa etc)
And nearly a third of the info is wrong, grrrrrrr
From the pics you can see the bodywork and colours.
See:
http://diffrentstrokers.com/phpBB2/view ... 9f3f1131d0
Not that impressed with motorcyclespecs.co.za tech info though, doesn't differentiate between pre 84/5 models and post 84/5
Doesn't identify restricted and unrestricted models - which varied in power in different countries anyway (more powerful as std in South Africa etc)
And nearly a third of the info is wrong, grrrrrrr
If it takes more than 2strokes then your just playing at it..
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Thanks KR Kid...
I have sourced these
And there is a knackered pan on E-bay that could probably be salvaged. Is this sort of damage fixable or should i just keep looking ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-AR-1 ... 43aff2c67e
I have sourced these
And there is a knackered pan on E-bay that could probably be salvaged. Is this sort of damage fixable or should i just keep looking ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-AR-1 ... 43aff2c67e
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Post away Toot it looks like it will be an interesting build. We still have parts michrofiches for the ARs, I'm no expert, but if you need any info just ask.Toot... wrote:Thanks for the reply Shaun. Pm on its way.
I will keep an eye out for a fairing lower as i do want it back as standard as possible.
A lot of grime and rust on it but most looks like it will be going to be powder coated so not really any fuss there.
Most parts look like they will be salvagable so finger crossed i wont be getting too stuck for parts.
Just thought, this is really a KR1 forum so maybe this thread should not be on here.
"Turned out nice again"
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No mate, it's not what it was. Here is a link to a friends album with a few photos of the wifes shop before she packed in in 2006. I'm putting together a KZbitz album, and I'll stick a link on here when it's done.Toot... wrote:Yip. No wheelies, burn outs or bikes fullstop. Its dead
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12542453@N ... otostream/
I still get me bits from the shop formerly known as Kawasaki Newcastle even tho the franchise went. The lads in the parts dept don't give up if something is listed NLA. They have sourced some hard to get hold of NOS parts for us in the past, and know Kawasakis.
I'm looking forward to following your progress.
"Turned out nice again"