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2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« on: September 11, 2018, 05:06:14 PM »
Here is a blurb from Alex:

Getting prepped to do this run end of September first part of October. About 2200 miles. Going to end in Vegas and attend the AIM expo. As little pavement as possible, trail, and back roads. Here is the kicker, my lifelong friend and I have decided to do it on a couple of special prepped Kawasaki KX 500's. Not adventure bikes, but this had ought to be one heck of one. More info and pics to come. We have been planning thise for almost 2 years so we hope we can pull it off with very little support. Yes we will be packing fuel and spare pre-mix. Engines balanced, set up for pump gas, WPC tested transmissions and more..





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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2018, 05:06:42 PM »


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2018, 11:22:09 PM »
Keep those pics coming  :-)


What a mission! Well done.
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2018, 06:24:04 AM »
Every KX500 needs a battery box...  :-o





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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2018, 06:31:30 AM »
Man, that case coating is beautiful.  Is it cerakote?
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2018, 08:46:16 AM »
Yep... Cerakote is good stuff...
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2018, 08:47:49 AM »
Mitaka billet replacement clutch basket



Balanced crank with a Wossner rod



Fully rebuilt front brake caliper that has been Cerakoted..



WPC treated trans with Overdrive 5th gear.



Various goodies for the front end including Pro Action valving....

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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2018, 08:53:38 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on September 12, 2018, 08:46:16 AM
Yep... Cerakote is good stuff...
Are you offering that service now?
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2018, 10:03:04 AM »
Whoa there fella... Not me.... It's a lot of work and I have too many projects going on...
Jason is doing it here at the shop on some builds he's doing.
I'm not sure if he wants to do it or not on a individual basis.
To do it right takes a lot of time...
What do you need done?

Oh yes... Alex does it as well....
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2018, 10:29:58 AM »
I figured this thread would be a good plug if you were.  I would love to do the calipers (and now the cases) on my aluminum bike, but I think I need to quit at some point before I go completely nuts.   :-D
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2018, 10:56:02 AM »
Never stop improving....



Humble beginnings...







And other humble beginnings... Remember, Alex is prepping two bikes.







Hmmm... Looks like a plan to me.







Rackem..



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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2018, 11:49:20 AM »
Yes... these should add some comfort..



Custom shims for the 5th gear overdrive



Swing arm conversion to run a KX450F rear brake caliper and brake rotor..
Oversized rotors are good on the street..



Relocating and changing the style of the caliper hanger.



You will also need to enlarge the slots for the larger rear axle.
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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2018, 01:02:47 PM »
Misc items for discussion... But I'm pooped out so just look at the pics and be happy...











I'll give you a hint on the engine cases... The Overdrive 5th needs a bit of extra clearance...
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2018, 11:28:28 PM »
Top notch sandblaster, was that a sneaky shot of the enemy CR5OO in the back ground?

Have you used the flex bars before with any good results?
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2008 FE650 (KX500 but with manners and E-Start)
2003 KX500 Scares me! (Reminded me I couldn’t ride well)
1997 TE610 Arm chair! (Made me think I could ride)
2000 CT110 Fun!
1986 KDX200 SOLD! (But looking for another)
1970 AG100 Still makes me 😀

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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2018, 04:07:39 AM »
Oh yeah... Playing with the pink bikes helps us to understand what the dark side is all about...  :evil:

I've never used the Flexx bars personally but I will be using them on my KtX500e build so I will have some feedback them.
But, Alex will beat me too it for his 2200 mile ride.
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