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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #165 on: May 13, 2014, 03:42:30 PM »
So it looks like I'm just going to order a bunch of individual jets from jets r us. Any recommendations on where to start?  I'm planning on ordering a few options. Bike is 88mm vf2 and pro circuit pipe at 900 ft. And advice is appreciated.

Only run genuine keihin jets!!

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #166 on: May 13, 2014, 04:20:12 PM »
Only run genuine keihin jets!!

168. 55. 1.5 turns.  Stock needle middle clip

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Pro Circuit agrees and both my K5's love it with the stock carb.
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #167 on: May 13, 2014, 04:48:34 PM »
So it looks like I'm just going to order a bunch of individual jets from jets r us. Any recommendations on where to start?  I'm planning on ordering a few options. Bike is 88mm vf2 and pro circuit pipe at 900 ft. And advice is appreciated.

Only run genuine keihin jets!!

168. 55. 1.5 turns.  Stock needle middle clip

Thanks  

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #168 on: May 16, 2014, 06:54:57 AM »
If the kx were running I might drive it off of a cliff but as it stands now it would be too much work to push it. I Yamaha bonded the reeds in and am still loosing pressure during my pressure test. It takes about 3 min to loose the 7lbs. I used the windex trick and see no bubbles anywhere. Obviously the only place I can't check it the inside case section between crank and trans but I doubt that's the issue as I lapped the cases. Power valve is new and not leaking. Crank seals also new and not leaking. Reeds are Yamaha bonded. Intake boot is ugly but no bubbles. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Pat.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #169 on: May 16, 2014, 07:33:10 AM »
Piston at bdc when testing?

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #170 on: May 16, 2014, 07:51:01 AM »
Nope didn't know it had to be.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #171 on: May 16, 2014, 08:07:22 AM »
Still losing pressure at bdc

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #172 on: May 16, 2014, 08:55:09 AM »
It's going somewhere, so pressure it up, and soapy water the entire engine front, back, sides, underneath... ect...
You'll find it.
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #173 on: May 21, 2014, 03:38:02 AM »
Anyone have any experience with the type 296 spark arrester?  I'm looking for seething on the quiet side.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #174 on: May 21, 2014, 06:16:33 AM »
Anyone have any experience with the type 296 spark arrester?  I'm looking for seething on the quiet side.

whitedog has one he's looking to sell/trade...not sure what his thoughts are about them...he's the one that bought my Factory Sound silencer a week ago.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,12722.0.html
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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #175 on: May 21, 2014, 06:19:52 AM »
Did you ever find the leak?
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #176 on: May 21, 2014, 06:57:46 PM »
Did you ever find the leak?

Not yet.  Its nice having a bike that needs so much work so I can just move on when I get frustrated.  I got the rear wheel all set with new bearings, new tire, and a new sprocket. 


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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #177 on: May 21, 2014, 06:58:41 PM »
Anyone have any experience with the type 296 spark arrester?  I'm looking for seething on the quiet side.

whitedog has one he's looking to sell/trade...not sure what his thoughts are about them...he's the one that bought my Factory Sound silencer a week ago.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,12722.0.html

Thanks I sent him a PM

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #178 on: May 23, 2014, 01:17:35 PM »
I bent over quick today to grab a wrench and got penetrated by a Suzuki jr50 so I had to put everything on hold and try to arrange my garage. It's like trying to stuff 15 lbs of flour in a 10lb sack.

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Re: 2000 KX500 Project
« Reply #179 on: May 23, 2014, 02:34:02 PM »
I suppose you could immerse the entire engine under water in a barrel or tub. Since it is pressurized no water will get into it. Just dry it off good after you see where the stream of bubbles is coming from.  :-)
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