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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #165 on: May 08, 2013, 01:41:15 PM »
I'm sure it's the one with silicates  :-o
I'll look tomorrow.....
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #166 on: May 09, 2013, 08:00:29 AM »
19 seconds... and your at 115F

what was the outside temp?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #167 on: May 09, 2013, 09:39:13 AM »
Don't know but the bike had been sitting in the sun for a while.
Just sitting in my shop right now (And it cool in here) at full cool the head is at 89 and the water is at 81.
Took it for a short trip up the road after bleeding the brakes.
Yes, it's nice to be able to stop....
After about 10 minutes of riding this is where the temps were at.
Head temp on the left, water temp on the right.
Not even warmed up.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #168 on: May 13, 2013, 12:26:32 PM »
Do I recommend using this stuff?


No.
But, for the sake of establishing a base line I am using it for the first few tests....
Please note that it is Silicate, phosphate, borate, and nitrite free....   :-o
I still don't normally use it....
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #169 on: May 14, 2013, 12:10:21 PM »
I decided that the gold handle bars from my junk piles were just too beat up for this project.



I need to install the mirrors and the plate.
Also I need to work at getting the main gauge hooked up and calibrated  :-o
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #170 on: May 14, 2013, 04:13:02 PM »
Quote from: sandblaster on May 14, 2013, 12:10:21 PM
I decided that the gold handle bars from my junk piles were just too beat up for this project.



I need to install the mirrors and the plate.
Also I need to work at getting the main gauge hooked up and calibrated  :-o

i think it also needs a black tank for the perfekt look..  8-) 'm excited to see the finished bike..  :-)
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #171 on: May 14, 2013, 04:51:11 PM »
Yeah I have to admit a black tank would be nice.
And eventually I'll find something...
But there are other things it needs so it's all about priorities.
I am going to use this bike as a test bed for several mods and configurations so it will be a while before it's done  :wink:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #172 on: May 14, 2013, 05:10:05 PM »
that reminds me to my own k5-projekt. i,m in the 3.year since i started it. and there are still some things to do and testing.  8-)

some things need a long time to find the perfektion...  :-D
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #173 on: May 14, 2013, 05:18:52 PM »
And, the more I learn, the more I know I need to learn, so more testing is required  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #174 on: May 14, 2013, 06:05:01 PM »
i´m always saying: if you go with open eyes and open ears through life, you will always learn anything that is crossing your way...  :-D

yesterday i finished a selfmade 10mm reedspacer for my ´83 kx250 and on weekend i will test which diference in performance it makes. at last race i had a big fight with suzuki rm465, maico440 and husquarna 430 . i need a little bit more torque in the middle to come better out of the slippery corners and then i hope to get again in front of the big smokers in next race...  :-D.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #175 on: May 14, 2013, 06:06:46 PM »
Yes!
Let us know how it goes...
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #176 on: May 14, 2013, 06:14:43 PM »
yes, but then in the reedspacer topic, where it has to be ...  :wink:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #177 on: May 14, 2013, 06:17:04 PM »
Yes, men of steel must not hijack threads  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #178 on: May 14, 2013, 06:34:27 PM »
Quote from: sandblaster on May 14, 2013, 06:17:04 PM
Yes, men of steel must not hijack threads  :lol:

yeah...  :-) ...but the man of steel has to watch out for the rain...  :-D we all know the wizzard of oz...   :wink:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #179 on: May 15, 2013, 03:01:29 PM »
Replaced the seals and oil today.
Found a few issues with how they were reassembled with a previous owner.
Took care of everything and mounted the forks back on.
Now I need to find some fork guards, mount the license plate, charge the battery and go ride it...... If it will stop raining...
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