1989 Kawasaki KX250 Restoration | Jeff Ward Tribute
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- We’re taking a look at my 1989 Kawasaki KX250 in this video. A fellow bike collector had a few other builds going in conjunction with this build and so he offered this KX250 build to me to complete. When I picked it up, the motor was fully rebuilt and the frame was restored. I installed a new seat cover through Anthony and installed the Jeff Ward style graphics kit. Other than that, I tried to stick with OEM parts as much as possible.
I was able to find many OEM parts from Kawasaki Parts Warehouse like the handlebar grips, a lever, front brake line guide, mud guard, kickstarter, rear brake pedal, a ton of nuts and bolts and a few other bits and pieces with OEM parts. I also rebuilt the front and rear brakes with the OEM brake rebuild kit and installed new brake lines and rotors. The original foot pegs are in excellent shape so I sanded them down and repainted them.
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89 is probably my favorite year for the look of both the stock & factory Kawi's. Super clean & just a mean looking race bike.
Thanks for sharing. 👍
Yes I agree…the 80’s had som really cool bikes. Love the 1982-83 and 86’ and 89’s. The 80’s are definitely my favorite to ride/race and collect.
89 definitely was best looking model year for me too.....this is a beautiful Ward replica
Agree and so cool to see them evolve from 1998-2005 with little changes.
@@CharlieFerer I have to throw in the 1991 Kawasaki KX125 for Perfection. And it's Definitely A Wanted Bike 🚲 for me.
I own a 1989 kx250 from new I raced it once had a whiskey throttle,GLOVE STUCK,cashed after looping the loop, and parked it in the front room in mums house , for 31 YEARS 😮, I took it to my house just the other day, new fuel and break fluid, the monster lives, ON THE THIRD KICK ❤🇯🇵👍🏻
That is awesome! Be sure to check your air filter. Those filters deteriorate really fast. That bike of yours is a keeper!
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another out of the park video Carlie, your collection always amazes me..we have talked before I am into my collection for about 13 to 14 months now..and have about 20 mint collectors...so always great to watch your videos...hope all is well, again thanks for the videos and showing us your amazing videos~
Right on BC! Post some up on your youtube channel! Love to see them!
bad bike and yep seat cover!!!
Wow just found your channel.
Right on Ronald 👍🏼
Tremenda moto excelente trabajo saludos desde chile
I’m a Yamaha guy but WOW. This might be my favorite bike in your collection.
Thank you Seth!
Hey Charlie im looking to get a seat redone for an 83 IT 250.. do you think you could help me find anthony moore? I couldn’t find him on Facebook I was hoping you could help me out
Hello! I just looked him up on Facebook. Try searching Anthony Moore (Oogie). Let me know if that works.
There can never be enough older bikes, if you have em keep ‘em and get em running 👍🇺🇸 Thanks Charlie gorgeous bike.
Thank you Deborah
Couldn't Agree More. I have a 1990 KX250.
Trust Me, those Gold Rims make that 1989 KX250 Look Perfect!!!! And I Am A Kawasaki Guy.
Thank you Perry!
@@CharlieFerer You're welcome Charlie
The black looks really nice on the green bike
Nice collection, you can show this to Ken Kaplan👍
The hell with kraplan
I bought a 1989 KX250 new back in the day. Raced hare scrambles in florida. Loved that bike
Hey man I know this is an older video, but I’m restoring an 88 kx250 right now and I can’t find a pipe for it anywhere. I’m wondering where you bought your pro circuit pipe from.🤙🏻
Hi Bradley! Hit up Pro Circuit directly. They still make pipes. You may need to go on a waiting list then when they have enough orders then make a bunch to fulfill the requests. I have CR 500 pipes for 1991-2001 but none fir the KX
@@CharlieFerer Thank you man!👍🏻
Big money..
Just found your UA-cam page. Great stuff! Brother.
Thank you Lance👍🏼
Everyone hated those number plate fenders at the time lol
They were my favorite but I was the minority lol
@@CharlieFerer oops I stand corrected, almost everyone lol. Your bikes are choice brother, I’ve been building them myself for 40 plus years so love the old stuff. Besides, it ain’t the bike it’s the rider right, I’ve smoked plenty of newer bikes on old iron. You haven’t lived until you’ve slung a leg over a crisp KX or CR500 😂
Wow saw the video quality and thought it would have millions of views and subs,
Really underrated channel!
Thank you! I just started posting videos last fall so I’m not sure how quickly the page will get subscribers. I am happy with those that have commented and there sincere feedback on the videos. It is greatly appreciated and the positive comments and people enjoying the content which makes me want to do more. There are a lot of people just like me that have a lot of passion for these bikes and brings back memories. A very cool time for us for these bikes and doing what we love.
@@CharlieFerer keep doing what you’re doing!
Fantastic!
I liked the Hannah ward Johnson battles. Bob had last laugh he smoked everyone after coming out a retirement on a rm125 87 mxdesnations
Those were my idols back then!
Wish I could see these bikes in person !
Extremely nice Wardy replica Charlie!
Thank you Doug!
Biggest regret for me selling my 89 kx250
Getting a bike with the engine work done already is half the battle.
Agree as long as it was done by a reputable person/business.
@@CharlieFerer I have no doubt that this bike was.
@@CharlieFerer I have a 91 kx250 that needs a tribute, maybe Mike "The kied" kiedrowski
Is 88 same as the 89? Thanks
The KX was a slow evolution, with the exception of the mini and 125, but by the 87 the bikes really started to come into their own. I love your bikes, and your enthusiasm for them.