I recently traded my much loved 1995 kx250 for a beat 2000 kx500. I was really happy with the 250 for the past 10 years until I got on a buddies 500 and realized the massive power difference. I was able to get my hands on a street titled frame and a blown motor a while back but was about to scrap the project until I saw the add on craigslist. About 150 miles and some tears later I was the proud owner of a poorly maintained and neglected kx500!
I thought I would make 1 thread for all my questions to keep from cluttering the forum up. This forum has been a great resource so I've tried to stick with site sponsors whenever possible. Todd over at Pinsonnault Racing did the top end for me with a 88mm windowed piston, ported cylinder, and head work to match. Todd is currently working on the crank rebuild and balancing. I plan on sending the head to Larry next for the compression release so I dont have to wear my ridding boots everywhere.
Frame is back from powder coating forks are rebuilt and lucky for me my garage is so "cozy" I never have to walk very far for a tool or a beer.
Here's the brains behind the operation
and after reading Motorrads engine rebuild advice, the most important "tool" in the garage
