KX500AF

[AJ]

Yes my plan is to make it poroduction just like the CR500Af AF'x and juior bikes..

i would like to release it as a model ASAP.

unfortunantly it will be a little while.
i'm optimistically hoping for this May,
but reality may be the fall.

Now if only there was a way to add an electric leg

something ive been working on,, so stay tuned..

in the meantime here is a product thats quick.. effiecient
and works wonders if you want as very easy kick.. and ease of starting on  a 500..

http://www.accu-products.com/

a better link- - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Compression-release-CR500R-KX500-KTM-LT500-QUADZILLA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10066QQihZ012QQitemZ220069376083QQrdZ1

[kx666]

has any watched their buddy (the 250 or 125 ridder) try to start thier k5? it is the funniest thing ever!!. the best is when she kicks back and throws them over the bars   

[Rotorised]

Hey mate when do you think pc or fmf might be making a pipe for the KX500AF by? I am planning to tackle this project sometime myself and a factory pipe sounds much better than the bodged cr500 pipe I am capable of making 

Cheers Brad

[AJ]

LOL!
 
Brad, you can always pay and have them make you a pipe right?
 


or i should pay them to develope it,,
then order the "minimum* (generally 100 )
 amount of pipes it takes to make a first production "run"

then let them sell it resale to anyone buildring thier own bike..?

hmm
seems a bad deal to me..


I'm just razzing you.,,
and may sell the pipes someday..when they are done.

but i dont think guys doing this ever fully realize the costs involved, then expect me to bear those R&D costs,
 so  they can do thier own thing..
*shrugs*









 

[hillclimber147]

Has anyone ever done a back to back test of a CR 500 pipe and a cut and rewelded KX 500 pipe? I reworked a Pro Circuit KX 500 pipe for my 97 KX 250 framed 500. I tried to keep the tuned section as untouched as possible. If I wasn't going to school right now I would buy a couple of different pipes and try them out. Also has anyone tried one of Dyno Port's pipes?

[Paul]

AJ, once these are production post a price. I will be taking delivery of one them

[AJ]

Paul-

I think you'll really like it..

anyway  here is a better photo...

[ebers17]

I wish I had money!

[BikePoor]

 That is Awesome! I have Grown Firm!!  The only thing it needs is electric start,and delivered to my garage. Do you know how they will be priced yet? I am thinking heavily about the new 450r offroad four stroke.I am not sure it would be exciting enough, as I am used to my cr500r, and my kx500. Love the power and the smell!

[AJ]

the pricing on trhe KX500AF will likely be about the same as my CR500AF/AF's currently  >> 
 www.servicehonda.com


on the starting,, check out the compression release i posted earlier in this thread,,
it's a small compression release on the cylinder cabled to a small hot start lever.. nice and clean.

makes it very easy to kick and start a 500..
its no E-button,but its tennis shoes ease of starting if thats what you are looking for.

[ben]

Wow!  My dream bike!  Excuse me for a minute while I kneel down and bow to you a whole bunch of times, AJ!

OK, I am done now.

How will we know when you are ready to sell the KX500AF?  I would LOVE to get one.

--Ben

[AJ]

Ben - LOL

thanks..!!!!!!!!!!

When its released for sale as a new model ,
it will certainly be on our website..

and generally you will also see press releases  in the magazines.

[gowen]

AJ, in the process of the compression release, are you guys sleeving the cylinders (or planning to) I remember such a thing but required a sleeve.

[AJ]

eh - i only have them put on if a customer wants thst option..


no sleeve of the actual cylinder is required at all ?
and nothing is changed in the regoin other tthan a small hole for
the air passge to the compression release pop it style valve and seal..


but a small sleeve thru the water jacket from the side is required..to allow that air pathway ?

its pretty basic, the old maico style ,,
and is very clean..

i weigh 150 pounds and dont have them on my bikes,,
but wouldnt be at all opposed to it,,
its just ive benn startring 500's for twenty years..lol

they do work well and if you want ease of kicking its the hot
ticket.. for about $175 you  can kick it in your sneakers..

now that i'm thinking about it,, i should put one on my bike..LOL
*shrugs*

[edkx]

Where are you sourcing the motors from? Are they simply assembled parts as you've done recently with the cr?