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Offline sandblaster

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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2013, 01:05:34 PM »
The biggest problem most guys have had with the warp 9 wheels is not keeping an eye on the spoke adjustments.
Did you know that warp 9 will fix it for about 60 bucks? (Last time I checked)
Contact them.
http://www.warp9racing.com/contact.html
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2013, 05:02:52 PM »
Trying to download pics, first time I'll figure it out.  Going to get a KX450 front end with the Emig triple after pay day.  Going with the Warp 9 wheels and hubs.  Swing arm is back looks great!  Also I'll use the 450 front master cylinder.  The stock 450 brakes seem like they will be a good improvement over the older stuff.

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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2013, 05:29:09 PM »
The biggest problem most guys have had with the warp 9 wheels is not keeping an eye on the spoke adjustments.
Did you know that warp 9 will fix it for about 60 bucks? (Last time I checked)
Contact them.
http://www.warp9racing.com/contact.html

True, but the guys @ Warp 9 also told me that when people called with problems they were asked if they did the break in procedure and in almost every case the answer was no.  I have been beating my Warp 9's for almost 5 years with out a problem.  I would not buy anything else new.  I also get  great deal :-D
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2013, 10:55:10 PM »
Trying to download pics, first time I'll figure it out.  Going to get a KX450 front end with the Emig triple after pay day.  Going with the Warp 9 wheels and hubs.  Swing arm is back looks great!  Also I'll use the 450 front master cylinder.  The stock 450 brakes seem like they will be a good improvement over the older stuff.


do you have a link for the tripple clamps?

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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2013, 10:05:25 AM »
in my defense (not saying im a pro) personally don't know proper break in procedure for a wheel, i torque em true em ride em once and retorque and however check front and rear spokes before every ride. Still not knocking warp 9, personally just havn't had good experience.

sandblaster thanks for the info i'll give them a call and see what happens.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2013, 10:09:47 AM »
I've broken alot of hubs, bent a boat load of rims, have never had a problem with a Talon, in my opinion one of the best hubs out there, that is if your willing to spend the money. Most of the aftermarket wheels are made in China, not sure about the Warp9, I have two sets of DNA, who say they are made in the USA, I think they are assembled in the USA and made in China, I ordered them for a high HP bike and after looking them over put them on lower hp bikes. I like Renthal r1 chains if your going non oring and Vortex sprockets, Pro taper bars, Wiesco pistons, the newer suspension whether it be the 06-13 250f Showa or the 07-12 450f KYB, holding out on the 13 so far, I have heard they lose air, ours has not lost any yet so we'll see. how much are the emig steering stems now, I think I have one that they made for me 5-6 years ago. I also like the TM designs chain guide, slider and rollers, mostly for the 450 but pretty much everything. I like the Pro taper full diamond grips, they seem smaller in diameter and don't make my hands go numb. I know some hate Motion pro cables but I use the terminator cables exclusively and have hade great luck with them. I have a pro moto billett kick stand that is way cool, but if your track riding you don't need that. whoever said go with the 450ish brakes is right on the money, the cable routing makes for a more progressive feel and if you can get a bigger back rotor, do so you will thank yourself.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2013, 10:28:04 AM »
oh yes back on topic thanks don.  i'm in total love with ims pegs the stock pegs for the kx are not so loved by me.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2013, 09:55:37 PM »
Here is a pic of the zip ty set up. It looks bad ass. FYI DO NOT GET RAD WHEELS! they are garbage.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #23 on: April 30, 2013, 04:22:34 AM »
i really like that ims/zip-ty set up man... sure hope fmf decides to love us once again.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #24 on: August 08, 2013, 08:50:07 AM »
Got side tracked with work, only things I have got for the bike some hardware, Clarke stock size tank, seat cover and foam.  Still undecided about hubs and wheels, they can wait. Considering a new motor from Service Honda, unless someone has a relatively fresh one just sitting. 

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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #25 on: August 08, 2013, 09:37:22 AM »
Warp 9 rims made in Korea, not China, hubs and spokes made in USA same with rotors and sprockets.
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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #26 on: August 08, 2013, 10:24:17 AM »
Warp 9 rims made in Korea, not China, hubs and spokes made in USA same with rotors and sprockets.

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Re: 1999 KX500 from scratch
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2013, 11:15:02 AM »
Warp 9 rims made in Korea, not China, hubs and spokes made in USA same with rotors and sprockets.

I absolutely love my W9s....been just a year now and still no dents or bends....and they get put to the test pretty hard with the granite boulders here in New England.
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