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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #345 on: August 21, 2013, 01:03:37 AM »
Well then, drive that puppy up here so we can race for pinks.... (steaks that are cooked medium)...

Man.  That's a high STEAKS race..      Badom ch

MMmmm STEAKS and beer



with beer like that.    screw the steaks.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #346 on: August 21, 2013, 01:43:07 AM »
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Umm..   I know there was one other thign I was workign on.   what was it?

Piston window timing, wasnt it?
if I only had a pair, I could actually ride this thing

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #347 on: August 21, 2013, 03:39:01 AM »
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Umm..   I know there was one other thign I was workign on.   what was it?

Piston window timing, wasnt it?

Yes that was it.   Anyone have some extra junk pistons I can carveup

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #348 on: August 21, 2013, 03:48:41 AM »
Yes that was it.   Anyone have some extra junk pistons I can carveup

I'll check...
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 #349 on: August 21, 2013, 03:56:58 AM »
I have 1. Pm your address and I'll get it out tonight.

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #350 on: August 21, 2013, 02:10:47 PM »
I went over to my SM, looked at it, turned away, and walked over to my special shelf reserved for special KX500 parts....
I pulled down the box with my MZB stuff, opened it, and pulled out all the pieces.
I carefully unwrapped all the pieces and unfolded the directions.
I then took pics of everything... no biggie, you've seen it all before.
Was gonna post them anyway but my web host is having problems and I couldn't upload without a crash  :x
So, nothing new to post...
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 #351 on: August 22, 2013, 09:55:10 AM »
Here is what all came in the box with my MZB ignition..















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 #352 on: August 22, 2013, 11:48:37 AM »
huh.   things changed

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #353 on: August 22, 2013, 12:00:11 PM »
I wondered if they had.
I know Alward25 said they were making some changes a while back..
I don't remember the specifics...
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 #354 on: August 22, 2013, 04:31:30 PM »
New reg/rec and coating on the stator.  Looks great!!!
"Let there be light"

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #355 on: September 09, 2013, 02:36:06 PM »
I took the SM for a few cruises this weekend.
After eating up a few less desirable (Harleys... Don't know why I bother but it's fun) I finally got to do some stop light to stop light action with a 2012 zx600rr.
It became clear that I could launch harder... every time.
Could be that years of dirt riding gave me a edge or he was just a bad rider...
Never made it to the freeway or it would have been over with quick.
But I'd like to see at what point I get my side covers blown off...
Any takers in the Eugene OR area?
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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 #356 on: September 10, 2013, 12:47:46 AM »
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Any takers in the Eugene OR area?
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I'm over here in NV with a plated ktm 530 I wouldn't mind lining up with you lol, every bike feels fast to me until your next to a K5 ha :lol:
The 2-smoke runs deep in this one...

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #357 on: September 10, 2013, 01:06:16 AM »
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Any takers in the Eugene OR area?
I'm over here in NV with a plated ktm 530 I wouldn't mind lining up with you lol, every bike feels fast to me until your next to a K5 ha :lol:
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Hmm..  tempting....

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #358 on: September 10, 2013, 02:48:16 AM »
Get them up here and regardless of the outcome I'll buy lunch  :lol:
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 #359 on: October 11, 2013, 02:09:19 PM »
Playing with Gearing Commander today.
With my current set up at WOT in 4th gear I hit 81mph, not hunched over, by satellite.



I think that is about right for a basically stock engine..
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.