Babsworthy
Active Member
Hello all, I am new to the forum even though I posted last year when I bought this bike. For a year now, I have been convinced that the bike was perfect the way it is. Its fun to ride around town.
About two months ago it started slipping out of fourth. No problem, i know how to change a clutch. Well, after waiting and waiting for the clutch plates and springs to come in, i decided to start taking her apart. This is when i found out my tiny Kawasaki isn't nearly as easy to work on as i had originally hoped. To get to the clutch you have to remove the carb and oil pump. i definitely wasn't expecting this since most dirt bikes the clutch cover is easily accessible. But no biggie. I kept wrenching.
So i drained the oil and it looked milky. GREAT… somewhere along the way i got water in the gear box. Hopefully an i won't have to split the case or anything, but i opted to get a gasket kit since the one for the oil pump and carb housing were in bad shape. I'm assuming everything else is too. This was quickly turning into a complete engine overhaul. That's when i said screw it. The more layers i peel back, the more work i see that needs to be done. Tiny specks of rust here and there, worn out bushings, chipped paint, MORE RUST… So i'm breaking her down to bare frame and building it back up with fresh paint where i need it, new parts where they're needed, and hopefully some mods that can boost HP. Because lets be honest, getting passed by a college girl on a 50cc scooter is never fun. :-[
Yesterday i started breaking it down and labeling as best i could. this evening i got her down to bare frame save the triple tree, which i'll have to buy a tool for. I ran out of day light so i figured i'd post some pictures.
This is my inspiration for the finished product. Not too modified, But noticeably sleeker.
And the tear down:
That's it for now. I hope to get a proper tool to remove the triple tree without damaging that weird nut. All KE's come with a little tool kit under the oil tank. It includes the triple tree wrench, but i tried it and almost stripped one of the grooves. I'd rather buy the tool than have to replace a perfectly good part.
As far as amping up the horse power, does anyone have any suggestions? Machine the head? Bore and/or stroke? Will a larger carb fit in that tiny compartment? what about altering the tooth count on the sprockets? I have the original manual and it says the KE100 has 11hp stock. Is it feasible to approach 20hp with modification? This will be my first build and any help would be greatly appreciated. Wish me luck! i hope to have her back in one piece and running by spring.
About two months ago it started slipping out of fourth. No problem, i know how to change a clutch. Well, after waiting and waiting for the clutch plates and springs to come in, i decided to start taking her apart. This is when i found out my tiny Kawasaki isn't nearly as easy to work on as i had originally hoped. To get to the clutch you have to remove the carb and oil pump. i definitely wasn't expecting this since most dirt bikes the clutch cover is easily accessible. But no biggie. I kept wrenching.
So i drained the oil and it looked milky. GREAT… somewhere along the way i got water in the gear box. Hopefully an i won't have to split the case or anything, but i opted to get a gasket kit since the one for the oil pump and carb housing were in bad shape. I'm assuming everything else is too. This was quickly turning into a complete engine overhaul. That's when i said screw it. The more layers i peel back, the more work i see that needs to be done. Tiny specks of rust here and there, worn out bushings, chipped paint, MORE RUST… So i'm breaking her down to bare frame and building it back up with fresh paint where i need it, new parts where they're needed, and hopefully some mods that can boost HP. Because lets be honest, getting passed by a college girl on a 50cc scooter is never fun. :-[
Yesterday i started breaking it down and labeling as best i could. this evening i got her down to bare frame save the triple tree, which i'll have to buy a tool for. I ran out of day light so i figured i'd post some pictures.
This is my inspiration for the finished product. Not too modified, But noticeably sleeker.
And the tear down:
That's it for now. I hope to get a proper tool to remove the triple tree without damaging that weird nut. All KE's come with a little tool kit under the oil tank. It includes the triple tree wrench, but i tried it and almost stripped one of the grooves. I'd rather buy the tool than have to replace a perfectly good part.
As far as amping up the horse power, does anyone have any suggestions? Machine the head? Bore and/or stroke? Will a larger carb fit in that tiny compartment? what about altering the tooth count on the sprockets? I have the original manual and it says the KE100 has 11hp stock. Is it feasible to approach 20hp with modification? This will be my first build and any help would be greatly appreciated. Wish me luck! i hope to have her back in one piece and running by spring.
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