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    Yet another KB125

    Bajaj KB 125




    Engine and transmission


    Displacement: 125.00 cc
    Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
    Cooling system: Air
    Gearbox: 5-speed
    Transmission type,
    final drive: Chain



    Hi folks,
    this is about my KB 125, the glorious performer which never got the chance to prove itself. after years of neglect due to lack of time and effort, the poor old faithful steed had started to show its age. the bike had developed rust all over. the spokes, tank, frame, guard. i felt sorry. many a times i thought of selling it, but then better sense prevailed. i have now given my KB for a complete pampering at the garage. i will post pics as soon as i get my bike back.
    Last edited by sunilg; 12-04-2012, 01:33 PM.
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    First of all, welcome to xBhp.

    Please show us some photographs.

    Approved
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    • #3
      Welcome to xBhp. Pls post an intro about yourself on the Who Are You section. Being a 2S fan & KB lover, I would like to hear more about your KB100.

      Welcome aboard & enjoy your stay

      PS - Where're you located?
      Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
      Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
      ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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      • #4
        Originally posted by locomotor View Post
        Hi folks,
        this is about my KB 125, the glorious performer which never got the chance to prove itself. after years of neglect due to lack of time and effort, the poor old faithful steed had started to show its age. the bike had developed rust all over. the spokes, tank, frame, guard. i felt sorry. many a times i thought of selling it, but then better sense prevailed. i have now given my KB for a complete pampering at the garage. i will post pics as soon as i get my bike back.
        Welcome abroad..there are many KB owners and fans...including me.Please post pictures,and do share the details of the resurrection of KB 125.
        When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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        • #5
          thanks a lot for such an enthusiastic welcome. i had submitted my introduction in the 'Who are you' column but its yet to get approved. i will post one again. forgot to take photographs before sending my bike to the garage. the mechanic has promised to return it this sunday. i guess i can just wait and watch.
          Last edited by locomotor; 11-11-2010, 04:10 PM.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by aargee View Post
            Welcome to xBhp. Pls post an intro about yourself on the Who Are You section. Being a 2S fan & KB lover, I would like to hear more about your KB100.

            Welcome aboard & enjoy your stay

            PS - Where're you located?
            aargee, i am located at Bareilly, UP.

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            • #7
              So here it is, my KB125 after the revamp!
              Sorry for the night shots.just got her back.

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              • #8
                @Locomotor: Welcome aboard! You have some experienced and successfully KB restored members here to give their suggestions and advise. I wish you good luck. I'll keep watching this thread on the progress.
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                • #9
                  Kb125

                  Locomotor..Congratulation...Great resurrection..Bike looks like new..Sadly the headlight reflector is showing signs of rust. The same thing happened to my bike's reflector also and couldn't get a replacement..I had to switch to the traditional Round type headlight...
                  Please share with us the work done,and how you were able to source the spares.
                  When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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                  • #10
                    Congrats @locomotor; Pls share your restoration experiences through a seperate thread that will help out every KB restoration aspirers. BTW, are the turn lights OE? I think they're for RE's isn't it?
                    Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                    Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                    ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                    • #11
                      A great machine there! A great job!


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                        @Locomotor: Welcome aboard! You have some experienced and successfully KB restored members here to give their suggestions and advise. I wish you good luck. I'll keep watching this thread on the progress.
                        Thanks Sriram

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by psr View Post
                          Locomotor..Congratulation...Great resurrection..Bike looks like new..Sadly the headlight reflector is showing signs of rust. The same thing happened to my bike's reflector also and couldn't get a replacement..I had to switch to the traditional Round type headlight...
                          Please share with us the work done,and how you were able to source the spares.
                          thanks psr. yes, i was not able to source the headlight reflector till now. but with the halogen filament, iam able to get sufficient light during night driving. iam on the look out still. dont want to change to the round type.
                          Not many spares were used though i tried. the changes made were:
                          1. Replacement of all spokes of the wheels. couldnot bring myself to fit alloys. thought it would spoil the look of the bike.
                          2. replacement of the indicators.
                          3. complete painting. Sadly, i sould not get the original stickers.
                          4. Servicing.
                          5. Fitment of a Side Box which i considered necessary for my daily use.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by aargee View Post
                            Congrats @locomotor; Pls share your restoration experiences through a seperate thread that will help out every KB restoration aspirers. BTW, are the turn lights OE? I think they're for RE's isn't it?
                            Thanks aargee. as you said, the turn lights are not OE but of the RE. Personally i never liked the square turn indicators. moreover, they were not available.
                            Iam trying for a separate restoration thread, but not able fit it in an appropriate forum here. can i start in the forum of ownership experiences itself?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by jd666 View Post
                              A great machine there! A great job!
                              thanks jd.

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