I actually started searching for parts over 5 years ago - I’d always planned to build a 1998 SplitFire bike alongside my 1992 Peak Honda. To me, the '98 is the best looking 2 stroke team bike Pro Circuit ever built. Then years ago, I stumbled upon the original decals/seat cover for the 92 Peak bike and so this project got parked somewhat. I’ve continued to collect parts for this '98 since, as and when they popped up.
I’d originally planned to do a replica of Ricky Carmichael’s ‘98 SX bike (I made a thread on this forum for it about 3 years ago), but after finishing my Peak bike I decided to take my time with this one and go all out. For outdoors, Carmichael got special support from Kawasaki and ran a lot of Factory KHI parts on his 125. After wrapping up the Outdoor title in America, he joined Team USA for the infamous Foxhill MXdN where I first saw RC race (aged 7!). Even though I was still young, I remember how cool it was to see Ricky over here despite the horrendous conditions!
This build will take a while, but just thought i’d start the build thread, as it often kicks off conversations and helps locate parts I need. I’ve got some other parts lined up too, so will keep this updated as and when.
Anyone have any info/pics/stories/parts please feel free to post!
I’d originally planned to do a replica of Ricky Carmichael’s ‘98 SX bike (I made a thread on this forum for it about 3 years ago), but after finishing my Peak bike I decided to take my time with this one and go all out. For outdoors, Carmichael got special support from Kawasaki and ran a lot of Factory KHI parts on his 125. After wrapping up the Outdoor title in America, he joined Team USA for the infamous Foxhill MXdN where I first saw RC race (aged 7!). Even though I was still young, I remember how cool it was to see Ricky over here despite the horrendous conditions!
This build will take a while, but just thought i’d start the build thread, as it often kicks off conversations and helps locate parts I need. I’ve got some other parts lined up too, so will keep this updated as and when.
Anyone have any info/pics/stories/parts please feel free to post!
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