I have read the following article by Sandblaster back in 2012: "How to trouble shoot your KX500 electrical system."
But help is desperately needed and I'm sure someone on KXRiders.com could help out. Basically I need parts, someone may have parts they'll never need or have use for, or would be willing to sell them to me second hand. They'll be put to good, immediate use.
To start with, does anyone know, or know where I can find the part numbers for the CDI/COIL/STATOR on an 87 KX500? I did find a number stamped on the coil: F6T411 - does this sound right? I could find nothing on the CDI.
My engine number, btw, is KX500BE0048
I have a good blue spark and actually had the bike running. I'm in Mexico and so far I've got the KX is registered in my name, plus I have a new number plate. As it's over 30 years old and considered a "Motor Antiguo" - a classic vehicle - I shouldn't have a problem keeping the KX in its original trim. It didn't have lights fitted in '87 so I should be okay riding it in the daytime, just need the electricals sorted and a new set of tyres to get going.
But the spark is intermittent. I'd like to get hold of these parts either new, or second hand in good working order. That'll mean I'll also have spares for when the inevitable happens and something else dies on me. I've been here since '08 and when I return to the UK the KX is going with me.
The way to send parts is via whichever country's usual postal service you use, using registered post so that they have to be signed for at this end. This can take a few weeks with the Mexican postal service but it's never actually failed me. I once had jewellery that went to an old address of mine here, returned to the UK, so it is trustworthy and obviously I'd pay all the postage costs beforehand.
