2007 KX250 Rebuild Cost Breakdown - HOW MUCH did it ACTUALLY COST??

[@interstellaraxeman4468]

12:30 That Lady Is A Keeper!! ...on a less serious note, it is indeed refreshing to see the involvement you both have in this project, it was apparent when you first started the bike on another video she was working the camera (that counts bigtime IMO) capturing the excitement and happiness which seems a mutual experience. If she knows the information of that bike enough to order you a surprise part she is paying attention to the project on a level of genuine interest,...so when you are sharing this project on here, to me that is something nice to find with these videos, the element of support. That bike came out amazing....an incredible transformation and the best running cost description with the graphics and detailed dialogue I have ever seen in a rebuild video. My interest and subscription to your channel is based on my recent ownership of a MINT unused (literally started only to jet the carb for a pro-circuit platinum pipe) unridden, never touched dirt, 2004 KX250 M1. This rare find of a bike sat for 17 years brand new, yet, having obtained the KX 250 a few months ago it thinking maybe it should remain a display for posterity, that is something I cannot bring myself to do. This bike must have a life!! There is no way I can leave the bike unused,..it is in my blood,...it is in my brain,...the 2 stroke diehard in me is going to put this bike on the track. That being the case, it would be best to have the ability to put in fresh seals and bearings because it sat so long....so you can see where your videos come in very useful to me. That is unchartered territory for me as far as degraded parts quality from decades of non-use, and I feel it is worth switching certain parts out even though they have "zero hours" on them. Tires? Great, but the tubes,..those are getting switched out. What I see happening is possibly taking off all the original cosmetics and putting all aftermarket on from the get go,...so if I ever do a rebuild to keep or sell, it can have the original unscathed parts, like the original unstarted stock pipe, tires cosmetics etc. You have me convinced into seriously looking for an ELECTRON carb,....so in the way I am proceeding ahead, THIS video,...and many of your other videos are important for what I need to see and know. I may some day make a low budget rebuild using all the original stuff based on the inspiration of seeing your video production here,... Certain things you did in your videos, like the demystifying of the transmission you imparted in a video, GREAT STUFF!!!,...greatly presented. THANK YOU,....both of you.

[@GregHitchko]

Dude that really means a lot. There is no way that I could do what I am doing without the support and help from my wife. There would be nothing if she wasn't fully on board!

[@GregHitchko]

For some reason I wasn't able to read the full comment the first time around! But seriously it makes me so pumped that you are finding value in the content that I am putting out. That is exactly my goal, share what I am doing with the moto world in order to connect with great folks like yourself. I love that! Send me picture of that 2004 beauty to my instagram or email [e-mail], it'd be awesome to check it out. Also if you have yet to reach out to Lectron, tell them that I had helped influence you to get one, that would go a long way! If you have any questions with the build please let me know, I am more than willing to help out!

[@stuartdjackson2311]

This video is awesome - it adds up! I just completed a 2000 KX250. Did a bunch of at home cerakote and gave the bike the full treatment. New bearing throughout, re-plated cylinder (US CHROME), new OEM piston and rings, FMF exhaust (full) with Boyesen Carbon fiber reeds, rejetted, new Black rims with cerakoted OEM hubs. All told I was $3200 in as I got the bike from a friend who had it sitting in his barn for 8 years! Your build and this cost video are awesome. Gives a really good idea of what it takes. Keep it up man, really good stuff

[@GregHitchko]

That's some good shit right there Stuart! You made out like a bandit with that bike, great pick up. It really helps to do a lot of the work yourself to save you the cash. You're right, it adds up way faster than you can imagine haha. I am motivated to do a build for cheaper now!

[@jimmadonna1436]

I've heard great things about primary drive sprockets. I've had bad luck with Renthal sprockets. Thanks for the break down of this. You did a fantastic job of restoring her.

[@GregHitchko]

Great luck with Primary Drive stuff, highly recommended from my end!

[@CLOUD.P.-once]

Mans on fire with the uploads🔥

[@GregHitchko]

Haha stay posted for more to come brother! Let me know if you'd like to see anything or have questions on something and maybe I can do a video for it.

[@DrDavidmx]

Absolutely killer look 👀 Love it!

[@GregHitchko]

Thank you sir!

[@markrice2821]

Nice work ! You might think about getting the Brake reservoir and caliper guard and the black stock boot frame guards that looks to be missing ! I have 5 total kx125's in my garage 99 thru 2002. I picked up one for 250 bucks another 2 for 650. 1 2001 for 1600 with a nearly complete parts bike with the deal and the 2002 for 1800 race ready beside some cosmetic work ! Not to mention all the bikes came with a ton of extras the wanted to dump with the deals I made. Including a brand new Hinson clutch basket I found in one box of parts! I'm stoked to get on these projects . I have two motor split as we speak and ready 2 re-assemble . Hope my gamble pays off come spring. Thanks for your video . I'm 63 and having a lot of fun !

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Mark! I'm so pumped for you that you picked up all of those model years, sounds like you have your work cut out for you. These bike builds are what keep us young for sure! Do you have an instagram where you post photos of the bikes? I'd love to see them!

[@markrice2821]

@@GregHitchko Sorry Greg I don't have Instagram . But I did get lucky again yesterday and picked up a 2000 kx125 for 400 .Complete bike in pieces including bronze pro circuit triple clamps and black excel rims with gold hubs. Frame with fresh powder coated purple frame . Which I'll be selling ! Not a fan of purple...Old guys like me have facebook. In the 80's got to line up next to Brock Glover and my Idol Bob Hannah

[@benmasters1980]

Just come across your channel...great stuff and bike build from the UK🇬🇧. Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks for the kind words man! More stuff dropping soon. I had a 77' RM125 back in the day when i was first moving into the bigger bikes

[@benmasters1980]

@@GregHitchko cool. I'm just in the process of doing a 95 cr125 for my boy. Another Lammy looker just because it came with the stickers already Haha but with my own twists like yourself. Give me a follow on the Instagram "HondaSuzukiman1980" I be sure to follow back. Good luck with the give away.

[@GregHitchko]

@@benmasters1980 Just shot you a follow my dude! That's so rad, my second bike was a 90 CR125, it was a rocket! Can't wait to see how that build turns out, keep me posted.

[@benmasters1980]

@@GregHitchko thanks mate😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@dougryves1981]

That’s such a beautiful bike you did an amazing job there.👌🏻 I’ve just picked up a 2007 kx250 bike build. The guy also said it cost him £6500

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Doug! Man that is so rad, sounds like a great pick up. If you have instagram my handle is @greghitchko!

[@jayhopkins1337]

You went full out! Obvious a keeper

[@Mr10usdad]

Great job! I did the same with my 1995 CR250. It is worth it!

[@GregHitchko]

Right on! So badass you did it with a 95 CR.

[@davidwelch40]

Soooo,,,, SICK GREG !!! ONE OF THE BADDEST KX-250 EVER !!! LOVE YOUR STYLE BUDDY !! 👍🏻👌🏻🤙✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻🔥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟AWESOME BUILD !!

[@GregHitchko]

Haha my man! Thank you David, I really appreciate it. That KX is one sick bike. I love it!

[@traditionlifeandculture]

Awesome dude!

[@GregHitchko]

Heeeee, thanks brother!! :)

[@isaacb16]

Awesome build. I am finishing up an 04 yz125 build and actually just grabbed an 07 kx250. Looking to use some of your parts / design for inspiration. My total for my 04 yz125 build is nearly exactly the same. Crazy how fast these builds add up haha nice job! Now what’s next.....

[@GregHitchko]

Dude that badass! The parts list adds up quick and helps to score a great deal when you actually pick up the bike. Keep me posted on that build!

[@soxh8ter]

Thats a beauty!

[@GregHitchko]

Thank you Mike!

[@davidwelch40]

YOU ROCK BRO. !! 👌🏻👍🏻👊👊

[@GregHitchko]

Yewww thanks my man!

[@sketchydgarage]

Very nice bike and interesting video I might borrow the idea and break down the cost on my CR500 build! Like your videos got a subscribe from me!

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks man! I highly suggest it, I just kept track of everything I bought on an Excel Spreadsheet.

[@erickawasaki4351]

Hi Greg! Your KX is really beautiful! What is the brand of the fairings and the exact model of the seat cover please? Thank you 🖒.

[@GregHitchko]

Hey Eric, thanks man! It is a combination of acerbis, ufo, and the front number plate is cycra. I would highly suggest checking out GUTS Seat covers to get a seat and new foam for your bike if you need!

[@erickawasaki4351]

@@GregHitchko Hi Greg, thanks a lot for your answer, I will take a closer look 👍.

[@Alex-qt3ly]

Currently rebuilding a 98 kx250 and it’s impossible to find any exhaust in stock from any website. It sucks. In the middle of sandblasting the pro circuit on it now, but it’s beat and the muffler on it is toast

[@GregHitchko]

It's soo hard to find parts for these bikes right now! You can get the exhaust looking good though with little work! I have a video on my channel to remove the dents and the PRYME pads that I used on the bike can work great to buff them out and get them looking new again

[@Alex-qt3ly]

@@GregHitchko I didn't end up getting the dents out, but I sandblasted it and sprayed with a high temp silver. It looks great alongside my freshly powdercoated frame.

[@gunnercampbell5374]

How hard was it to true your wheels up?

[@GregHitchko]

With a truing stand it's really not that bad, just takes some time and some understanding how to do it. Patience is also a virtue! I am trying to come out with a video in the future on it.

[@jetsonparker5165]

Hi Greg, LOVE your build. Question ... you noted that there would be a link to all the parts you used maybe I misheard .... but I was wondering if you could help. I wanted to know what plastics you used, specifically if they are the Flo green ones, seems there are a few different colors of these and when I put my 2006 KX250 into any of the searches it doesn't come up with any of these fenders etc. you noted ...... Front Acerbis $19 Front Number Plate Cycra $27 Rear Fender Acerbis $20 Side Panels UFO $47 Shrouds acerbic $37 Question, do you have any part numbers or should be I looking at plastics for a 2018 KX250F? Thanks if you have time, love the look with the plastics but will do a different set ups, thanks.

[@GregHitchko]

Hey dude! Catch my info from the previous comment I made but I forgot to Mention that the front fender is a 2018 kx250f front fender!

[@jetsonparker5165]

@@GregHitchko thanks so much Greg. Fantastic job on the bike man. Can’t wait to see version 2!!!

[@pc2150]

Might want to invest in a frame stand also, nice build.

[@GregHitchko]

You can say that again, thanks Patrick.

[@pc2150]

@@GregHitchko the only thing I don't like is the black wheels, just a personal preference seems like they are over done, I like the blue or green hubs with regular alloy wheels seems like a cleaner look, like I said just a opinion your bike is a BEAST.

[@GregHitchko]

@@pc2150 haha funny you say that because for this second version I am doing, I am going back to the silver rims. With black rims are everywhere now, it's time to make silver rims great again!

[@pc2150]

@@GregHitchko Dam Right!

[@pc2150]

@@GregHitchko want a 91 kx250 to rebuild? Make it a ward replica? Got good bones when it was running felt like a 500.

[@brookscrocker1694]

Sick build! I have a 01 kx125 and I’m wanting to get the newer style front number and fender plastics. Do they just fit right on?

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Brooks! So the 2018+ front fender will bolt right on. If you get a Cycra Stadium front number plate for it, the bolt on the top aligns perfect and then you just ziptie around the forks. It's not going anywhere.

[@flacco1679]

@@GregHitchko where can I get those fenders? I’m looking for the 2021 cr ones

[@GregHitchko]

@@flacco1679 it is a 2018 kx250f front fender, it will bolt right on to the bottom triple clamp! You may have to get a Cycra Stadium front number plate however as the stock one wont fit anymore.

[@Thefailcycle]

I’m redoing a kx500!

[@GregHitchko]

I’d love to do one of those one day, so sweet!

[@Thefailcycle]

@@GregHitchko thanks man, I subbed and am looking forward to the shoot out!

[@GregHitchko]

@@Thefailcycle right on! Me too haha. I appreciate the support 🙌🏼

[@joeyd647]

Hey Greg, nice job man! What did you do for the swingarm? Looks like you sanded the paint off and kept it raw aluminum?

[@GregHitchko]

Thank you Joseph! I actually used these cleaning wheels in the link right here! Started with the rough cleaning wheel and then the fine: www.prymemx.com/collections/benchcleaning/products/cleaningwheelpack?ref=226gh&variant=35402946838686 You will need to grab one of these bench buffers as well! amzn.to/3tEmFG1 But those wheels can clean up any aluminum part on your bike, they are good stuff my man.

[@bigram7235]

Awesome job on the kawi. What do you think it is worth on the open market now?

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my man! It's really tough to say but based on the market now and how many shitty two strokes are for sale for like 3.5-4.5K at the moment, no less than 5K for sure! And thats on the low end of the spectrum.

[@bigram7235]

@@GregHitchko I think 6k would start the bidding. Enjoy that beauty.

[@GregHitchko]

@@bigram7235 haha I like where your head is at! Thanks my man.

[@pc2150]

You almost never get back what you put in, they are dirtbikes yes becoming collectors go to but the market will go down, gold and corvettes still rule the money back plan. Don't get rid of it ever it's your bike.

[@jordancordova2990]

May i ask where you can find this graphics kit, currently?

[@GregHitchko]

Sure! Reach out to Tyler at Melo Design Co 👍🏼. Let him know you saw my bike

[@ericpeters5744]

I picked up my 89yz250wr for $1500. The bike was apart. Bottom good top was bad. Wiscoe piston, w/ bearing $157, bored .020 over by Ison racing $257, acorn nuts $12, radiator cap $7 from auto zone. Tires, pirelli radial, $137 each, Seat cover $59, all ufo plastics kit was biggest cost about $800. For every plastic minus tank. Odi waffle grip $13. Not as pretty as some but a faster bike? 4th an 5th are extended on mine. Honestly I got about $2900 into it.

[@GregHitchko]

That sounds like an awesome project Eric! As long as the thing rips, that's all that matters. Great to hear you saved an old two smoker from the depths of no return.

[@ericpeters5744]

@@GregHitchko I got a bike in relatively great shape.watched another guy did same model an easily spent 12grand cause his bike was trashed. In our group, cr250s, rm250,my Z, husky cr500, husky or390, every xr made, new ktms, husky, yzf250, rmz450 and others it's fun

[@GregHitchko]

@@ericpeters5744 I believe it! Depending on how expensive you go with the rebuild these things add up quite quickly. But, I also think it's cooler to have your own "factory" bike compared to going out and buying a stock 4 stroke at this point. When you know you're still going to spend a few thousand dollars in aftermarket parts on top of the bike price.

[@adem528]

Hello man i look this videos what you made. I have one questions do you maybe know where i can buy filter box i have kawasaki kx250 2003 mi fliter plastic is snap. Its same like on this bike if you can help me i will thank you sorry for my english speek =)

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks man! I would check Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. That is where I picked up a lot of my oem parts. I would also check ebay!

[@itsajaysharma]

Damn. I hope Rocky Mountain gave you a discount haha - Brilliant content man! Thanks Just found a Kawi Kx250 2T 2007 for 2000 euros ($2300) pretty beat up.. Defo would be a cool rebuild project!

[@GregHitchko]

Haha gotta pay to play! But that's awesome dude, those are rare to come by these days

[@robertm.3445]

Nice job bud

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Robert!

[@TTR66]

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[@GregHitchko]

Hell yeahh thanks my dude! i 100% agree with you. There is no place like Flying Iron Horse Ranch, so badass 🙌🏼

[@mroldschool5951]

Love ur model Kawasaki bike I have 2❤

[@lindenphilippson]

7800 for all us Canadians out there. Expect to pay another 1000 to ship all the parts from the usa. Not to mention all the discontinued parts for the old bikes. If your Canadian, just go buy a new yz250 for the same price.

[@GregHitchko]

Damn homie that’s crazy! Doesn’t sound like a benefit to live in Canada and do a garage build. Do the shops up there not carry the parts?

[@lindenphilippson]

@@GregHitchko Definitely a massive loss for a garage build here in Canada. Took $8000 Just to restore a 1999 cr80. There are no oem parts warehouses here in canada like partszilla,revzilla,rocky mt, motosport ect. Only option is right from the dealer for for the rip off prices, which are almost always discontinued :(

[@GregHitchko]

@@lindenphilippson holy crap dude!! That is insane, such a bummer about the pricing up there.

[@lindenphilippson]

@@GregHitchko Yeah man its brutal! Pretty sure its the same everywhere else like Australia, England ect. Only really this cheap to do it in the USA

[@GregHitchko]

@@lindenphilippson that's unfortunate for anyone outside of the US then, damn!

[@dougryves1981]

Shame I can’t add a picture

[@josephlagarde9856]

I just finished a 250 swap with my 2003 kx125

[@GregHitchko]

Right on! Sounds epic

[@MANCHESTERMAN01]

Are you a mechanic by trade.? I would love to do a CR build but would not have a clue how to do any of it.😂 You did an amazing job.🔥

[@GregHitchko]

Haha thanks man! I have been wrenching on dirt bikes and harley's for over 20 years. Luckily for you I have build series on a 2004 CR250R that i am doing, check out the channel for that content, and let me know if you have any questions!

[@MANCHESTERMAN01]

@@GregHitchko Thanks bro, I will be checking that out.

[@TheOffCycle]

No linkage rebuild kits? Thats another $150 for linkage and swing arm. I have never bought a bike that did not need linkage rebuilt

[@GregHitchko]

Surprisingly they were good, just stripped them apart and repacked them with grease! But I hear you on that

[@yamahakid450f]

Never use pivot works fork seals...I'd blow mine literally every ride, only go OEM for those. Their bearings and stuff are great, but not their oil seals and wipers.

[@Drain09]

The 06 RM250 I’m refurbishing from frame up is adding up quick. Everything on this bike was roached and having to completely rebuild/refurbish. Not including labor I’m close to $5k. The guy who sold the bike was shady and did shady work by covering it all up and putting new plastics on it.

[@GregHitchko]

Damn that sounds brutal mate! But at the end of the day, you are going to have one kick a** bike. It’s wild how quickly everything adds up that you don’t realize

[@evoracing5563]

$6, 000 = R95, 000 ZAR. That's insanity. I can build what you did locally for less than a 3rd of what you spent.

[@GregHitchko]

Right on, thats dope! Make it happen my dude.

[@silentabove119]

I wish my state had a 7% sales tax rate!

[@scottpeters8640]

I enjoy these bike builds but one must have a reasonable budget. Before I would spend more than $7 g on this I would go buy a new YZ 250.

[@groundhawg8394]

That was a 800-1000 dollar bike when you got it

[@GregHitchko]

That and a bunch of two strokes right now that are going for $3K 🤣

[@groundhawg8394]

Man thats crazy I'm almost done working on my chevy truck kx250 its on my channel soon it will be done but there is a quick walk around on there

[@groundhawg8394]

Your bike came out bad ass bro

[@GregHitchko]

@@groundhawg8394 sick!! i will check it out. Thanks man, love hearing about KX250 builds!

[@montycrain5783]

If it cost $6,000 new adjusted for inflation to 2021 it would cost $8,225 today. So you saved about $2,000. And a lot of the parts are probably better than it had new.

[@GregHitchko]

That’s a true story Monty. And a great perspective on it. Never thought about it in that way in terms of inflation. Thanks for the comment my man 💨💨

[@EASTENDGLEN]

if you listen carefully you can hear chevies rusting

[@GregHitchko]

😂😂

[@brandonmurphy4657]

I see why a new bike is 10k$

[@GregHitchko]

Oh yeah, it's wild man

[@kirbylee57]

Sounds like you could get a brand new one without working your but off trying to make a 15 year old bike new, or as close as you can. Do you know how to do all the work yourself? Buy a new one.

[@GregHitchko]

It's the nostalgia in it all my man to build one of these older two strokes. It definitely costs more if you don't know how to work on the motor and suspension yourself. I did all of the work so that saved thousands.

[@kirbylee57]

@@GregHitchko I'm not sure if someone does all the work their self saves "thousands" of dollars, but it certainly helps the overall cost. But the majority of us simply dont know how to do it all. Seems buying a new two stroke not only gets you a brand new bike , but one without working a countless number of hours, and dealing with the suprise expenses . But different strokes , wallets etc. too.

[@GregHitchko]

@@kirbylee57 Very true man! If a shop were to do all of this work at $100 an hour, which seems to be the standard rate, the labor cost adds up fast. All depends on your end goal and what you want out of it. Building a bike from the ground up, you're right, is not for everyone!

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

$6500 and 200 hours of labor

[@GregHitchko]

And a bike like no one else. Labor of love ✊🏼💨

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

@@GregHitchko I did the same thing with my sons 01 YZ 250 and his 03yz125 race bikes. I have a million hours and a insane amount of money in both of them. It’s worth it because we love our 2smokers, but there is no way I could ever get what I have in them back out. Maybe 50% of the money, but that labor of love would never be appreciated.