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Offline RoostDaddy

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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #30 on: January 17, 2010, 11:19:57 AM »
I was waiting to see a MAXIMA sticker on your bike.  After saying you were a big fan of Ron Leichen I figured you were also a fan of his oil.
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #31 on: January 19, 2010, 06:10:27 AM »
What's the newest bike allowed in the Evo class then?
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Offline dirk_diggler

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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #32 on: January 20, 2010, 11:49:39 PM »
Quote from: demographic on January 19, 2010, 06:10:27 AM
What's the newest bike allowed in the Evo class then?


pre 1990
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Offline Dutch-K5 Fan

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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #33 on: January 21, 2010, 04:07:02 AM »
Quote from: dirk_diggler on January 20, 2010, 11:49:39 PM
Quote from: demographic on January 19, 2010, 06:10:27 AM
What's the newest bike allowed in the Evo class then?


pre 1990


Than a K5 would be the best choice :mrgreen:

Would almost be pity to race that rest project!



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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #34 on: January 22, 2010, 12:17:01 AM »
Thanks Dutchie, but they need to be ridden, a crime not to.

A friend over here in the UK did it for me, he are some pics with better light, in the glorious sunshine in the UK - not :lol: :lol:
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #35 on: January 22, 2010, 12:18:17 AM »
 :-D
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #36 on: January 22, 2010, 04:44:49 AM »
A Factory Show bike looks like grap next to yours :mrgreen:

Maybe if you seal it in plastic, the mud will come off a little better :-D


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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #37 on: January 22, 2010, 08:00:47 AM »
Sweet 88. nice work.
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #38 on: January 28, 2010, 03:08:50 PM »
Quote from: dirk_diggler on November 20, 2009, 09:15:43 AM
Must get myself some JT's :lol:

A big hero of mine as a youth was the one and only Ron "dogger" Lechein

one of the most naturally gifted riders of all time in my opinion

I agree.....he was one of my hero's growing up.  Gotta love the amount of natural talent that one has to have in order to get wasted drunk and pass out at 4am and still be able to blast ever one of your competitors at the main event.  Ahhh Dogger, what could have been of you.  Such talent pissed away.....no matter still one of my hero's. 8-)
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #39 on: May 24, 2010, 12:38:50 AM »
Hi all

Anyone help

The bike runs a bit fluffy of the bottom end, a bit like the choke is on.

Doesn't seem to have that "crisp feeling when exiting corners in lower gears.

What sort of carb settings to people run on these beasts?

Another issue is when the bikes leans, fuel comes out the overflow pipe on carb

Or are there any other tips?

Thanks
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #40 on: May 24, 2010, 02:44:19 PM »
 Hey Dirk bike looks great!
Here's a link to a jetting chart that seems to get most guys in the ballpark:
  http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?page=11

Setting your float height should keep the fuel from running out your overflow too easily and may be a factor in the rich jetting.
  Tuck\o/
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Re: KX 500 resto project so far
« Reply #41 on: May 24, 2010, 11:05:41 PM »
Thanks for that Friar :-D
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