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Offline sandblaster

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #285 on: July 20, 2013, 02:36:03 AM »
It's amazing what a inch of seat height does. When I sit on it, it feels like a low rider :-o
You should come on up and take it for a spin.
Wheel color, why worry, rattle cans are cheap  :evil:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #286 on: July 22, 2013, 07:55:47 AM »
I was asked how I got the frame guard and the stand to work together since one interferes with the other.
First, I temporarily mounted the guard on the frame.
Then I took the stand, laid it against the guard and marked the guard.



Then I cut out the section that was interfering from the frame guard (Didn't do the best cut on it).



That left a small piece of aluminum left from the guard.
I used that small piece as a shim for the stand and mounted it using the bolts provided.
Yes, I drilled a hole through that small piece so it mounts flush with no wiggling around..

Thanks goes to those who gave me info or tried to get info about the best way to do this (Motorrad, Alward25)..
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #287 on: July 22, 2013, 08:40:00 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on July 22, 2013, 07:55:47 AM
(Didn't do the best cut on it).

not the best cut?....d**n...looks like it was meant to be there in the pic on the previous page....better than I'd probably do.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #288 on: July 30, 2013, 12:33:35 PM »
It will work but I could have done better...
Ordered a non o-ring chain today.
It should help reduce tire wear  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #289 on: July 30, 2013, 02:42:54 PM »
Lots of HP to be found or lost in a O-ring chain
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #290 on: July 30, 2013, 03:17:49 PM »
What do you recommend?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #291 on: July 31, 2013, 11:13:38 AM »
Now I can stop...  :lol:



Motorrad, any recommendations on the chain?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #292 on: July 31, 2013, 11:34:33 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on July 31, 2013, 11:13:38 AM


Motorrad, any recommendations on the chain?

Yup
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #293 on: July 31, 2013, 12:17:19 PM »
Quote from: Motorrad on July 31, 2013, 11:34:33 AM
Quote from: sandblaster on July 31, 2013, 11:13:38 AM


Motorrad, any recommendations on the chain?

Yup

Sweet, what will it cost me?

I have a nice piston to trade...
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #294 on: July 31, 2013, 04:54:19 PM »
No good?
How about a nice shift cam arm?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #295 on: August 01, 2013, 02:33:24 AM »
Hmmmm..... Free candy?

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #296 on: August 01, 2013, 02:49:57 AM »
DID claims to have the lowest friction..

http://www.didchain.com/enduroChains.html

Others make the same claim on the DID:

http://sprocketcenter.com/index.php/d-i-d-520erv3-heavy-duty-gold-x-ring-race-chain.html

Some other unnamed forums suggest the same.

What does Motorrad say?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #297 on: August 01, 2013, 05:19:15 AM »
I used sprocket center for everything. Their prices are though to beat and great customer service.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #298 on: August 01, 2013, 06:32:32 AM »
Thinking about making a sprocket spacer such as was done by Motorrad...
But, I'm limited for machine tools...
So, I will have to go the poor man route  :-(







I may actually have to have it surface ground to the correct thickness but this will give me a start...
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #299 on: August 01, 2013, 11:10:50 AM »
I like mine better...




X-ring

Or if you want true unlimited HP. 

Non o-ring "diamond" chain.    Being your on street with this bike... May want to consider it

Also.  Power to be found in chain lube ;)
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