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Cody

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New here. Project 500
« on: February 05, 2007, 02:45:57 AM »
Well I am new here with a project 500. Well I dont know the year yet, but it does need a Cylinder, Piston, and Head. I know these things will run. I just dont know how well I will be able to hold the bike up. I am 5foot 6 1/2inches and about 150 lbs. I was thinking shorter fork springs, shaved seat, and stuff like that.
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Offline alan

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2007, 03:56:09 AM »
Welcome Cody! :-D :-D :-D
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Offline blackkx

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2007, 07:28:31 AM »
 welcome aboard . chopping the seat is one way of helping but i think that you can get a lowering link to drop it a little not a 100 percent sure but there are many kx5 riders her that im sure will chime in and set me straight if im wrong  :-D
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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2007, 11:45:33 AM »
Howdy.....  twist the throttle and the bike stays up all by itself   :evil:

Seriously, shave the seat and practice your one leg stops.  I have friends with your similar height that ride full size bikes and just learn to compensate.  Look for rocks or off camber stops for support.  The guys in the sand just park on ridges or next to each other and use anothers foot pegs to start their bikes.

Get that bike running and get some pics of you teaching it whos boss!!

Sly
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Cody

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2007, 09:23:48 AM »
Sweet! Thanks for the help guys!! Im already likeing these boards  :-D
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Offline MadKaw

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2007, 02:36:23 PM »
get some platform riding boots and go for it! 8-)
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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2007, 03:53:07 PM »
Quote from: Cody on February 05, 2007, 02:45:57 AM
Well I am new here with a project 500. Well I dont know the year yet, but it does need a Cylinder, Piston, and Head. I know these things will run. I just dont know how well I will be able to hold the bike up. I am 5foot 6 1/2inches and about 150 lbs. I was thinking shorter fork springs, shaved seat, and stuff like that.

Welcome aboard from another newbie!

I've already received a good amount of help from the people here, so if I can be of assistance, let me know.

I have a project 500 too--every day I'm realizing how big a project it's going to be!

If you'll post or PM the VIN and engine number, my manual has the details as to which model year.

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scarykxer

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2007, 08:36:07 PM »
Quote from: Cody on February 05, 2007, 02:45:57 AM
Well I am new here with a project 500. Well I dont know the year yet, but it does need a Cylinder, Piston, and Head. I know these things will run. I just dont know how well I will be able to hold the bike up. I am 5foot 6 1/2inches and about 150 lbs. I was thinking shorter fork springs, shaved seat, and stuff like that.
                                                                                                                                                                     Welcome to the site, ive had lots of help from forum members with my 15 month project/re build..Dont know much about shaved seats etc,stick a set of 17,s on your bike and get it on the street (thats one cure i suppose).. :lol: :lol: :-D
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zert

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2007, 04:10:56 AM »
here is mine  http://users.telenet.be/redtailhawking/k5/

all the bearings in the engine are replaced,new driveshaft,painted the frame,polished the swingarm....I'am just waithing for my cylinder.I've sended away to powerseal in Holland for welding,new coating and piston.Next week i hope to receive my frame guards from works connection.

Greetz from Belgium
Wim
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Offline The Flyin Hawaiian

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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2007, 03:50:01 PM »
My g/friend rides both an 03 and 04 KX 250 that is set up for enduros. She's about your height and had trouble touching the ground also. We sent the suspension to WER (Works Enduro Rider) and had them lowered 1 inch front and rear. This lowers the bike 2 inches when installed. Nothing is permanent and the suspension can be returned to stock. It helped her out quite abit. Im 5/10 and I even like it! In my opinion, that is the correct way to lower it. Any suspension shop should be able to do it. There are a number of AA enduro riders that have had this done also.
 by the way, Welcome!
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Re: New here. Project 500
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2007, 04:55:29 AM »
Cody,
  When the time comes to lower it start a topic under the 500 section and we will be happy to help.  I know of a bunch of easy and cheap ways to lower. Cam.
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