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Offline bansheedave

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kx500 motor ID
« on: March 08, 2015, 02:09:47 PM »
I just picked up a motor project and was wondering how I can tell what year it really is? I searched but couldn't find any answers. :?
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Offline 81cr450

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2015, 03:05:37 PM »
http://www.oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.shtml

Check out the engine #'s

Sorry just realized it only works for early engines

Here's what you want

http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=344
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Offline dave916

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2015, 11:27:18 PM »
Quote from: bansheedave on March 08, 2015, 02:09:47 PM
I just picked up a motor project and was wondering how I can tell what year it really is? I searched but couldn't find any answers. :?

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Offline bansheedave

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2015, 02:49:37 AM »
Here it is. It's not much now but will run again. I put it together to see what all is missing. It's missing a few parts.
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Offline dave916

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2015, 03:00:57 AM »
its a 89on
89 to 2004 motor is almost unchanged
low hour is more important rather than  year
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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2015, 03:30:14 AM »
I don't know how many hours are on it. I do know it came all blown apart. I have to either get the right case welded or replace it. The guy sold the clutch cover before I picked it up. So I need one of those, full electrical, and other parts. It seems like a lot, but I couldn't pass it up.
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Offline dave916

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2015, 04:24:12 AM »
Its easy to spend $$$ on a worn kx motor
main issue to watch out for are worn crank journals  cracks on the exhaust bridges , + ususal wear and tear
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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2015, 04:53:47 AM »
If you post the first 10 characters of your engine ID number we should be able to narrow down the year for you.
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The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

Offline bansheedave

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2015, 05:45:08 AM »
KX500 BE021528 I guess it comes back as a 2000 model.
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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2015, 01:07:36 PM »
Yep... it's a 2000.
So crack that baby open and show us what's inside  8-)
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The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2015, 01:39:22 PM »
Lol, it was in pieces when I got it. I threw it together for the pictures and to see what was all missing. The rod bearing is good and we'll as the rod. The ignition side Web is shot so I'll be looking for a new or used crank. The right case is cracked in the bearing journal for the clutch. Not sure if I can get it welded and machined or if it will be cheaper to replace it. It needs a bore and piston and a bunch of small odds and ends. Can a 250 ignition be used on these? Oh, need an ignition cover and clutch cover.
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Re: kx500 motor ID
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2015, 01:40:02 PM »
Sounds like a lot of work, but I want to fix it. Bring it back to life.
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