Las Vegas Newb!

[kxpegger]

Ordered a KX500AF from Service Honda and it's supposed to ship tomorrow. Should have it next week! I haven't owned a Kawi since "85" but looking forward to being a green owner again. Can't wait for the beast to show up!

[hughes]

Welcome to the site. Congrads on the KX500AF.

[dans89kx500]

How long did the order process take (from time of order to delivery)? Did you get any extra's? I'm thinking about getting one next year.

Congratulations,

Daniel

[Danger4u2]

You will have a great time with the Service (Honda) Kawasaki KX500AF.  I rode mine for about 5 minutes and put it in the shop until I get a few add on's installed. My motor did not need a break in period because I took it from my donor bike.  I want an hour meter before I start riding.  You should order one now so you can install it when you get the bike.

The "Tiny Tach"  Kawasaki part number: K 56019-051  Check hour meter at this link:  http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4835.0.html

The Tiny Tach did not work on my bike.  I called the company,  I did all they suggested and we could still not get it to work.    They sent me the commercial model free, I have not hooked it up yet.

AJ sent my bike 20 days before the official delivery date.

Here's a link to my bikes story:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4784.15.html

I have 2 bikes I will never sell,  the 2004 KX500 I bought new and the KX500AF I bought from AJ.

[kxpegger]

How long did the order process take (from time of order to delivery)? Did you get any extra's? I'm thinking about getting one next year.

Congratulations,

Daniel

It's been a week and half since I ordered it. Supposed to be here this Monday so total time will be two weeks. I ordered an extra 3.0 gal tank and an E-Line pipe guard because there's lots of rocks in Nevada. Chris the salesman stated that they weren't able to build the Honda because cylinders were on back order so they could concentrate their efforts on KX's. They just finished a KX500AF for another customer when I called so it was perfect timing. Total price including shipping was $11825.00. I chose the 2008 KX450 frame instead of the 2009 KX250 frame.

[kxpegger]

You will have a great time with the Service (Honda) Kawasaki KX500AF.  I rode mine for about 5 minutes and put it in the shop until I get a few add on's installed. My motor did not need a break in period because I took it from my donor bike.  I want an hour meter before I start riding.  You should order one now so you can install it when you get the bike.

The "Tiny Tach"  Kawasaki part number: K 56019-051  Check hour meter at this link:  http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4835.0.html

AJ sent my bike 20 days before the official delivery date.

Here's a link to my bikes story:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4784.15.html



I have 2 bikes I will never sell,  the 2004 KX500 I bought new and the KX500AF I bought from AJ.

I also own a "05" RMZ450 and an "07" RM250 that I just can't part with. I'm meticulous about maintenance and they're still in great shape with all original engine parts. The 450 has over 200 hours on it uses no oil and still floats the front end up in top gear with just a crack of the throttle. The 250 has about 100 hours and still screams!

I will sure consider the hour meter for the KX500AF. I think it should keep it's value better than most other dirt machines.

[Johnniespeed]

I know they are a nice bike but $11,800 is two and a half times what I paid for my new 2004 KX500.
  For me, changing to an aluminum frame will not produce any speed improvements, however if I were to replace the rider, then we would see major gains.
  You have a great bike, something to be proud of ! 
 John
 

[MonsterKX]

I saw your first post, and sounds like you are riding a serious weapon!  We ride once a year in your area.  We leave Southeast Idaho the first week in January and ride down around Primm then cut over the desert and ride the Kingston Wash.  Love the ride and love it when we get to the Dumas Dunes!  Ride hard!

[kxpegger]

I saw your first post, and sounds like you are riding a serious weapon!  We ride once a year in your area.  We leave Southeast Idaho the first week in January and ride down around Primm then cut over the desert and ride the Kingston Wash.  Love the ride and love it when we get to the Dumas Dunes!  Ride hard!

I usually ride with another CR500 rider and a KX500 rider and about 5 or 6 other riders on all different machines. The CR500 rider sold his CRF450R for the 500 but now says he going to sell the CR500 because it's too much to handle. Wants to get a 250 2 stroke instead. Says he won't go back to 4 strokes though, too expensive! Both of them are fast movers! I'm slowly figuring out how to haul the mail on the 500AF but right now I still think I'm maybe a little quicker on my RMZ450. I think a few more months of consistent riding on the 500AF and I should be much faster than when I'm on the 450. Two different animals! I know the only thing holding the 500 back is me! The thing is a beast!

Next time your riding in Vegas shoot me a PM.