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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #555 on: July 30, 2014, 07:53:11 AM »
"Since my last post I changed a few things on my bike."


You did all that since the 26th?!?!?! While running a business? You are the MAN!  :-o
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #556 on: July 30, 2014, 12:34:53 PM »
Ah... I posted that at my own site first in reference to a post there on cooling.
Then copied and pasted without the correct edits...
My bad  :-o
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #557 on: July 30, 2014, 01:25:51 PM »
Could not resist being the smart ass.  :evil:
Sorry. Maybe. Not really.  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #558 on: July 30, 2014, 01:45:16 PM »
I would have done the same or worse...  :evil:
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #559 on: August 01, 2014, 10:33:29 AM »
It's amazing how many things you can find to soda blast once you have one set up  :-D

The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #560 on: August 01, 2014, 11:12:41 AM »
I picked one up and used it with course grit to blast a 5 layer paint job. Was not real impressed with the removal speed even though it is easier on parts. Was thinking about swapping out parts to go sand.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #561 on: August 01, 2014, 11:21:14 AM »
Yeah, it's not made for quick removal of anything.
It's awesome for carbs and small parts.
I like it on the inside of my engine cases.
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #562 on: August 05, 2014, 12:46:46 PM »
My buddy Jason taking it for a spin around the block

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tURAvIxE0ao&feature=youtu.be
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #563 on: August 05, 2014, 02:46:49 PM »
not working for me

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #564 on: August 05, 2014, 02:59:27 PM »
One more time  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #565 on: August 05, 2014, 03:03:28 PM »
sounds awesome

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #566 on: August 05, 2014, 03:18:54 PM »
With the cylinder mods and balanced crank it sounds higher pitch, more like a 250.
It sure doesn't run like a 250  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #567 on: August 10, 2014, 02:35:13 PM »
I took a long weekend and traveled south to meet up with my old man for some tard action.
When I arrived, I unloaded my bike and started it up.
It wound up to the moon.
I was grabbing the kill switch and freaking out.... but finally got it stopped.
So I checked it out and could not find anything wrong.
After I got it shut down and checked it out I tried to start it again.
Nothing... No spark...
Tried what I could but nothing worked
I guess thats what I get for using 20 year old electronics  :D
So, I have been wanting to install my MZB ignition...
I guess this will be the week.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #568 on: August 10, 2014, 02:56:37 PM »
Mines on the bench. You should do a how to.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #569 on: August 10, 2014, 03:26:36 PM »
I was waiting for you to do it  8-)
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