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Offline mikectanker

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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #45 on: October 07, 2015, 03:32:43 PM »
It's ready to ride. Not finished yet, but ready to ride.
Waiting for photobucket and YouTube uploads.

Stock carb with Boyesens in the stock cage and fmf system. Eric Gore porting and Cam2 at 40:1. Sounds real good to me while it's running! Been 16 years since my last 500. Had to learn how to kick again!
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #46 on: October 07, 2015, 05:43:27 PM »




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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #47 on: October 07, 2015, 06:08:57 PM »
Things yet to do..
-put the new tires on
-make graphics
-get the right bar bend
-change gearing. Currently 14/45
-get rekluse
-get steering stabilizer
-set sag
-tie up some loose ends and loctite a few things.

I changed that 2 piece radiator hose for a  1 piece long 90 degree bend from the auto parts store and cut it down. Used those plates to relocate the rads up and forward. Between the plates and radiators I put 3/8 inch nylon spacers in for head clearance. Put longer crossover hoses on. Currently the bottom radiator shroud mounts are zip tied. I'll make a little drop bracket someday.

I'll use my gopro in the field tomorrow and upload. I can't go on a real ride yet due to a health problem.
I can't go to work either, so I might as well play with dirtbikes in the garage.

Any advise on pure mx gearing is welcomed!


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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #48 on: October 08, 2015, 02:00:56 AM »
I run 14/47  on almost all tracks
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My rides: 1994 KX500, 1988 T4, 1998, ZXI 1100 JETSKI, 2003 MOUNTAIN CAT 900
WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700

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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #49 on: October 08, 2015, 02:54:23 PM »
1st ride gopro. Not a great video but its alive. 1 minute of kicking and a stall at the end with a failed bump start!

https://youtu.be/HF_XhLoWxoE


 
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #50 on: October 08, 2015, 04:02:28 PM »
Quote from: reklessj on October 08, 2015, 02:00:56 AM
I run 14/47  on almost all tracks

I think I'm goining 14/48 or 14/49 with cheap steels and a good narrow o-ing
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #51 on: October 09, 2015, 03:03:17 AM »
She sure did turn out nice man keep us updated with your impression and any issues you have. Awesome job!!
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My rides: 1994 KX500, 1988 T4, 1998, ZXI 1100 JETSKI, 2003 MOUNTAIN CAT 900
WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700

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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #52 on: October 13, 2015, 07:08:44 AM »
Shroud decals done. I have a cheap vinyl cutter and a roll of that green chrome material. I put clear graphic material over top. Turned out pretty good.



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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #53 on: October 15, 2015, 01:56:09 PM »
I still need to do something with the front fender and fork guards. Maybe Kawazuki on the swingarm instead of kawasuki.

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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #54 on: February 29, 2016, 05:51:19 AM »
Picked up a few more parts.

Green renthal twinwalls even tho I wanted fast flexx bars.

tusk bark busters

Ordered Alwards kips bolt mod today.

New chain and sprockets 14/49 (the 45 tooth that came on the RM wheel was no good for me)

On the to do list is to grind down a set of steel clutch plates to make room for 1 more friction plate.
thenh opefully a kx450 rekluse will work corectly without creeping. Gotta give credit to Tom at enduropilot for the idea.

I am still looking for bar mounts that are offset by 10-12mm
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #55 on: February 29, 2016, 05:54:23 AM »
The bike is looking really nice.  I like what you've done with the green chrome tape on the black plastic.  Have you made any new riding videos?
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #56 on: February 29, 2016, 09:29:10 AM »
Thanks. No new videos as winter is in the way. Probably gonna ride the 250 1st ride or 2. I will post a video of the Rekluse with pics. Might be a month or two
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #57 on: February 29, 2016, 01:12:34 PM »
Got any more pics of Eric's porting work? I would be willing to bet he just ran a bur through the transfer ports and called it good. At least that's what happened with my jug I sent him.

However nice build! love the green chrome, and the kick starter looks like it's made to fit into the tank like that
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #58 on: February 29, 2016, 06:19:31 PM »
Quote from: Marco810 on February 29, 2016, 01:12:34 PM
Got any more pics of Eric's porting work? I would be willing to bet he just ran a bur through the transfer ports and called it good. At least that's what happened with my jug I sent him.

However nice build! love the green chrome, and the kick starter looks like it's made to fit into the tank like that
Thanks. This things been on hold since fall for several reasons,  but hopefully will be done by June.
I can ride it but it's just not set up the way I want yet.
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Re: 2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
« Reply #59 on: March 03, 2016, 11:18:03 AM »
Had another thing pop up to hold my build up. ...
Picked up a really nice PW50 for the little guy.

Someday I'll get this thing done....
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