Hello, new kx500 83 resto.

[Hesford]

Hi. Iv only just joined this site. Mainly because i have just bought a kx500 1983 and need to fully restore it.
   I started the bike after buying it for ?200 and it run like s**t! so i stripped the whole thing down. Needs barrel re-lining, new piston and ring, big end bearing, left hand side crank case, all seals and bearings. The only good point is all gears in side have been changed at some point as they look very new.
   Needs a front caliper, gas bottle for the rear shock, air box, suspension needs reconditioning. Infact everything needs reconditioning! Its gonna take a while but hopefully it'll be worth it.
 I would appreciate any input about this bike, also parts for sale or where to buy them from. how many others have this bike?  Thanks, Chris

[Friar-Tuck]

 Welcome Chris,
 Having a resto like yours is surely going to take some treasure hunting skills, but not impossible.
There is a certain sense of accomplishment getting one finnished and running down alot newer bikes.
   Tuck\o/