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Offline motopunk

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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2015, 03:57:46 PM »
Quote from: Mike Grant on January 25, 2015, 04:39:28 AM
Was just looking over the pictures and noticed that this thing a has a rear drum brake and no powervalve. Are you sure this isn't an 85. Looks like a really clean build though

only for mike...  here on this site you could see all changes over the years of all kx models... www.cmsnl.com
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2015, 09:47:51 PM »
Quote from: motojason on January 25, 2015, 08:40:44 AM
I was happy with it. Definitely money I did not need to spend, but so cool to have originals and they are extremely hard to come by. To be honest I was not expecting to get them when I made the offer. I was like Oh sh*** when he accepted and I had to send cash! 

here's another set for ya...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-1985-86-KX250-Radiator-Shrouds-/281577977867?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item418f5af80b&vxp=mtr
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Excuse me, ma'am...but you've got extremely nice legs!!!...what time do they open???                                                                                                               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8tCgN3aryQ

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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2015, 03:15:12 AM »
no "nicks or rub marks" on mine.  :-D
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2015, 03:29:25 AM »
Quote from: motojason on January 27, 2015, 03:15:12 AM
no "nicks or rub marks" on mine.  :-D

you think differently than I do...I would buy those, and run THEM, because they ARE nicked already, but still look very good, and they are "correct"....
and I'd save the other ones you have for "show", or when/if you decide to sell the bike.

of course, these are just my thoughts...you do as you wish.
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2015, 03:53:39 AM »
I would agree with your thinking if I did not already have a set of new Nightmare Racing shrouds with new decals on them. I will have to 'settle' for using those on the bike when it is ridden. This project is already making my wallet light! 
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2015, 04:13:27 AM »
Quote from: motojason on January 27, 2015, 03:53:39 AM
This project is already making my wallet light! 

haha, know that feeling!...and they say "crack" is addictive! :lol: 
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2015, 05:31:29 AM »
Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on January 27, 2015, 04:13:27 AM

haha, know that feeling!...and they say "crack" is addictive! :lol: 

My GREEN habit is by the far the worst offender!
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2015, 05:42:47 AM »
Quote from: motojason on January 27, 2015, 05:31:29 AM
My GREEN habit is by the far the worst offender!

yeah I know people that still smoke that stuff too :lol: :-P
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #38 on: January 31, 2015, 05:37:58 AM »
Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on January 27, 2015, 05:42:47 AM

yeah I know people that still smoke that stuff too :lol: :-P

HA! I was talkin' KX green. Good one!
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #39 on: January 31, 2015, 05:48:22 AM »
Quote from: motojason on January 31, 2015, 05:37:58 AM
HA! I was talkin' KX green. Good one!

 :lol:  I knew what you were talkin about....I was just being a wise a$$.
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #40 on: February 08, 2015, 11:47:19 AM »
Cleaned and prepped cases before lapping.


Lapping with Time Saver compound per Sandblaster's post on lapping technique.


Replated cylinder lapping with head




All new clips and washers for transmission


Ready for overhaul. Need to do shift cam and shift link roller mod before assembly.
« Last Edit: February 13, 2015, 01:57:55 PM by motojason »
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #41 on: February 08, 2015, 03:37:17 PM »
Motorrad introduced me to Time Saver and replacing all the Cir Clips..
Both very good suggestions.
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #42 on: February 10, 2015, 09:38:40 AM »
Any pictures of the intake/exhaust port setup on your bike?. Curious to how they look compared to the newer power valved engines. Build looks awesome so far
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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #43 on: March 06, 2015, 01:41:40 AM »
Quote from: Mike Grant on February 10, 2015, 09:38:40 AM
Any pictures of the intake/exhaust port setup on your bike?. Curious to how they look compared to the newer power valved engines. Build looks awesome so far

Here you go: Stock porting. New Nikasil plating, stock bore size. 








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Re: KX500B1 Rebuild Project
« Reply #44 on: March 19, 2015, 12:28:07 PM »
Quote from: motojason on January 16, 2015, 08:05:42 AM
Quote from: jethrobolas on January 14, 2015, 01:20:26 PM
Hey moto, that guy you bought the bike from, did he live at lake holiday? Farm land behind his house?

Yup, that is correct as I recall. It was an ebay purchase, but I picked it up myself. Why?

Bought my 93 k5 from the same guy in December. Had a freaking hovercraft in his driveway and tons more goodies in his garage.
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