2000 KX500 Project

[Foxx4Beaver]

yeah that's the "idle" gear...mine was the same way, and needed to be replaced.

[Pmcg]

what wore out?  The gear itself?

[Foxx4Beaver]

it was the insert in the gear....but unfortunately, you can't buy just that....Kawie makes you buy the whole gear.

[Pmcg]

Thanks Foxx.  I took it off and can see the insert that you're talking about and it looks to be in good shape. Is there a wear limit?  I've used up all of my kx funds and am thinking about running it as is.  Any advice?  Thanks

[Foxx4Beaver]

hmmm...of course I don't have my manual at hand right now, I'm not sure if it would give a service limit or not ....but when you say it "rocks a bit"...just how much?...mine was really bad!, my buddy practically pissed himself laughing when he saw how wobbly it was.
Looks like Rocky Mtn has em for $80.....I know you said you're at your limit, but it would be worth getting one if it's bad, especially since you've gone this far ....maybe someone on here has one in decent shape they can hook you up with. 

[Foxx4Beaver]

if it's not that bad, worst comes to worst....by all means, put it together, then get the gear later down the road...at least on the plus side of things, you don't have to pull the motor, just lay the bike on it's side, pull the clutch cover...you will have to remove the clutch basket(not a huge deal), and there ya go, it's right there...don't even need to drain the oil!...and if you're using Cometic gaskets, you can re-use it

[Pmcg]

Thanks Foxx I was able to get a good used one from Paul at a more than reasonable price. 

[Foxx4Beaver]

sweet...gotta love it when things work out!

[Pmcg]

I'm hoping to finish this thing so I can ride when the weather gets a bit better here in NJ.  Reading through threads I think it was Motorrad that had issues with air getting in from the PV governer.  Todd rebuild and cleaned everything and it looks great but doesnt look like it seals.  Is it supposed to?  Heres a video
http://s129.photobucket.com/user/patmcgurrin/media/MVI_7379_zps65ccfac2.mp4.html

[alward25]

[Pmcg]

Order placed thanks Alex

[alward25]

Hope it works, the shaft gets worn too and will not seal right.  Pressure test is the only real way to see if you actually fixed it, but that looked like the seal was really shot.
Good Luck!!!

[Pmcg]

Today was a good mail day.

[Motorrad]

where the hell did you come up with a set of VF2!!!???

[Pmcg]

eBay.