2000 KX500 Project

[Motorrad]

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

[sandblaster]

Only run genuine keihin jets!!

168. 55. 1.5 turns.  Stock needle middle clip

+1
Pro Circuit agrees and both my K5's love it with the stock carb.

[Pmcg]

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  

[Pmcg]

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.

[Motorrad]

Piston at bdc when testing?

[Pmcg]

Nope didn't know it had to be.

[Pmcg]

Still losing pressure at bdc

[sandblaster]

It's going somewhere, so pressure it up, and soapy water the entire engine front, back, sides, underneath... ect...
You'll find it.

[Pmcg]

Anyone have any experience with the type 296 spark arrester?  I'm looking for seething on the quiet side.

[Foxx4Beaver]

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

[sandblaster]

Did you ever find the leak?

[Pmcg]

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. 

[Pmcg]

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

[Pmcg]

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.

[Brute]

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.