I am going to convert my 125x into a x2r starting this coming Monday. Using the 125x forks and everything else. Has anyone done this before? I am getting the new cradle mount frame with the aluminum removable subframe as well as the new mono swinger and the rear shock. I will try to take pics but no promises.
06 Pitster 125x to 125x2r conversion
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I am going to convert my 125x into a x2r starting this coming Monday. Using the 125x forks and everything else. Has anyone done this before? I am getting the new cradle mount frame with the aluminum removable subframe as well as the new mono swinger and the rear shock. I will try to take pics but no promises.
i'm building one... if I were you i would just start over... keep the motor/exhaust/brakes and build up the rest... the 125x forks are kinda crappy, throw some ssr forks or fastace forks on there instead... and I think your gonna need a new peg mount too to fit in the cradle frame
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Say What ,,,,,
The 125x Forks Are Actual Motorcycle Forks
Not Bicycle Parts
The Fast Ace Have Been Bashed Here By Soooooooo Many !!
We Here The Valving Has Been Changed On The Latest Version
Don You Need A Longer Steering Stem ,,,i Think J Staggs Has Them
The 125x Forks Are Actual Motorcycle Forks
Not Bicycle Parts
The Fast Ace Have Been Bashed Here By Soooooooo Many !!
We Here The Valving Has Been Changed On The Latest Version
Don You Need A Longer Steering Stem ,,,i Think J Staggs Has Them
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wrong answercody919 said:
in your opion the pitster forks as so so ,but mabey u dont have then set up correctly
were running 15w oil and they work good ,kps has compared the pitster forks to ktm 65 forks
we will value the input from an actual suspension tuner on this one
the first fast ace forks were very stiff ,,,the newer sets are said to have a progressive valving set up
thanks for your input cody
but im just not agreeing with u on this
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the 125x forks work OK in my opinion, there just too heavy, plus they only have like 3 1/2 - 4 inches of travel
I wanna know the results and hear the progress on this build. I am wondering about doing the same thing and would value the insight by someone doing it. I would like to just change the frame, shock, swingarm is all as I HATE, HATE, HATE the shock and banana crappy ass swingarm. Thanks waffle for doing it. PLEASE take and show pictures as you go along and list what parts you need or don't need.
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If your using a x2 frame than no...the cradlemount where they rest in is wayyy to small...the only thing that works is the stock x2 footpeg mount/pegs
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motoxracr said:
staggs makes a mono conversion kit for the 125x......you can easily find a different frame that fits too
I know and I am thinking about buying it. The frame on that bike seems fine, I just cannot stand the shock and swingarm. i have been eyeing the staggs mono swingarm for some time now, just need to know what the best shock will be. If it weren't for the rear disk brakes I might have already bought a different frame, shock, swingarm combo. Please help. Thanks. Mat
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motoxracr said:
might wanna make ur decision now..all that stuff is on sale including the shock, im pretty sure once you get the conversion kit you can run any mono style shock, like an elka, rcm phase IV, pitster x2r shock, TCS, staggs shocks..stuff like that
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cody919 said:
this is old. our works 1 forks are not fast ace. Period. I am hearing that people are getting the new versions of fast ace to work well now.
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Waffle said:
yeah the steering stem will be too short. the pegmount may work with some grinding.
I was actually saying staggs the fastace forks are good forks, and they were the same as yours.. which if you put the two together I was giving your forks a compliment... and as far as my opnion about the 125x forks, their just an opinion, I havent enjoyed mine and are replacing them...
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Ok here are some pics to get started....
Everything went smooth other than getting the motor to bolt in. You have to manhandle the frame and motor for a bit to get it to work. Red baron footpeg mount didn't fit so I used a stock pitster one for now. The HTB 26mm carb kit was a tight squeeze to get it to fit. Other than that everything went smooth. I have a 140 kit coming in the mail from HTB so I am taking my time on it. I will do the front end later tonight or tomorrow night.
Everything went smooth other than getting the motor to bolt in. You have to manhandle the frame and motor for a bit to get it to work. Red baron footpeg mount didn't fit so I used a stock pitster one for now. The HTB 26mm carb kit was a tight squeeze to get it to fit. Other than that everything went smooth. I have a 140 kit coming in the mail from HTB so I am taking my time on it. I will do the front end later tonight or tomorrow night.
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