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Offline JBKX

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Looking to buy a 93 KX500 - What should I be aware of?
« on: March 23, 2007, 11:46:42 AM »
What problems should I look for on a 93 KX500?  What are the main differences from the 93 to the newer KX500s?  I have spare front and rear wheel sets for a 98 KX250, will these fit on the 93 500??  I will be changing both fenders if I buy this bike, what year of KX250 fenders should I use?  What is a fair price to pay?  It sounds like a solid old bike however I haven't seen it yet.  Any info. is appreciated.
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Offline MadKaw

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Re: Looking to buy a 93 KX500 - What should I be aware of?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2007, 02:47:42 PM »
going thru a 93 right now, the wheels...no good, changed to a bigger axle and spokes in 94, the fenders you can pretty much use any you want, my 01' fenders fit fine, the back one took a little adjustment but no problem. got mine for 1300, ran fine, but needed a little refreshment. haven't found to much problem finding what I need for it....good luck!
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Offline don46

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Re: Looking to buy a 93 KX500 - What should I be aware of?
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2007, 05:34:44 AM »
you should be able to use the rear wheel with the spacers from the 93 k5. you can change the front wheel bearings to fit your axle. <i`m not sure about fenders
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