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Offline hughes

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1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« on: March 23, 2007, 12:54:14 AM »
Few guy's on this site have 87 KX500's but the ones that do seem to be always looking for parts and specs. I put a few items together. I'll add thing as need. If you find a source for parts or info please feel free to tell me so it can get added to the list. Thanks. 

Click the link below I inserted links to the suppliers but they will not work when you open the file.
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Open Class 2-Stroke Kawasaki KX500
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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2007, 04:31:31 PM »
Thanks Hughes for the much needed info, this is exactly what I was looking for. Bob.

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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2007, 01:25:39 AM »
No problem. Hope it helps.
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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2007, 03:48:56 PM »
I am a newbie with a 1987 KX500, so I am appreciating this BIG TIME!  :-D I also have some general basic questions about the flywheel/charging stator if you care to lend an ear 8-)

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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2007, 03:59:07 PM »
As a new 1987 k5 owner, thankyou.

MSR also sells the chain rollers for the 87. They are nice pieces. Sealed bearings to boot. I did find that I had to mix and match washers I had to get everything to look the way I wanted. I'll dig the boxes out tomorrow and post the part numbers.


Edit: here are the MSR part numbers for the rollers.. 41-3881.  Same nuber for upper and lower.
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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2007, 07:30:17 PM »
Wow- fantastic help, thanks- just read i can use 88-04 piston on my 86 (same as 87). i coldn't find an 86 anywhere and no-one knew if alt piston could be used.

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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2007, 11:48:16 AM »
very usefull for me and my erm........ problematic project!
thanks for taking the time to help us 87 owners out,  without knowing what bits you can steal off other years these things are just a nightmare to get parts for on the cheap, at the end of the day i only wanted a chap toy, if i had loads to spend on it then i would of bought a newer one!

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Re: 1987 KX500 Specs. and parts catalog
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2008, 04:05:35 PM »
I just got an 87 k5er sunday i got an amazing deal i only paid 250 and some labor the bike hauls complete balls and i love it!!!!! im sure i will use the link thanks man and i have a question what oil do u mix with ur gas and whats the ratio i should use?? ive heard 50:1 but my buddy said 32:1 which is better and what pulgs are best B8es or the b8eg???? thanks in advance and i appreciate it alot!!!!
Dane