KX Riders
General => Introductions => Topic started by: mowgoli84 on July 30, 2012, 09:55:19 AM
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Hello All.
Been lurking on the forum for a few days, decided I should introduce myself. I just picked up an 86 KX500 from a member on this forum (zskunk). Bike is 99% finished and just needs a few little things.
This bike is amazingly clean. Virtually a brand new 25 year old bike. His attention to detail is second to none in my opinion. Very excited to be back on a dirt bike. Have been track racing motorcycles for the last 5 years or so.
Gonna try to add a few pics. Lets see how this goes. :evil: :evil: couldnt get it to work. If anyone wants to embed it feel free ;)
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Wow...you're not kiddin,that looks dam near showroom,congratulations....Nice job zskunk!!
Oh yeah...and welcome aboard! :-D
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Welcome to the asylum...
Nice looking bike! does look showroom!
(embedded your picture for you.. ) :wink:
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thanks guys.. I do have a few questions and being unfamiliar with the forum I am having trouble finding what I am looking for.
Need to know Items:
Where can I get a header gasket?
I've had plenty of dirt bikes but not a 500 two stroke.. what do I mix it at?
What two cycle oil are people having the best feedback from?
Thanks for embedding the the pic!
I am sure I will have some questions. Going to pick up another bike tomorrow. A 89 kdx 200 ;)
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thanks guys.. I do have a few questions and being unfamiliar with the forum I am having trouble finding what I am looking for.
Need to know Items:
Where can I get a header gasket?
I've had plenty of dirt bikes but not a 500 two stroke.. what do I mix it at?
What two cycle oil are people having the best feedback from?
Thanks for embedding the the pic!
I am sure I will have some questions. Going to pick up another bike tomorrow. A 89 kdx 200 ;)
I'm guessing you're talking about the copper crush gasket that goes in the exhaust port...you can get these at your Kawi dealer.
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I'm not sure if this exact part number will fit the 86......so you will want to check with your dealer.
I run at 40:1...and alot of the guys are running that too...as for oil I run Bel-Ray MC1,but there's alot of good oils out there.
You can use the "Search" option at the upper left in the blue Menu bar to help find things/answers you need.
*EDIT*..the part# for the 86 crush gasket is 11009-1253.
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Thanks! I found the crush gaskets and ordered a few of them. Looking forward to riding the bike when I get back home this weekend!
This is usually how i spend my weekends :-D I'm a buell nut. Have a few 1125's.
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Nice!!....that thing looks like an angry alien!!
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I'm all a about ugly bikes ;)
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wow does that look sharp .. hated to sell it .. but i think i gave her a good home. told ya these guys on here are all gr8 .. they well help you out big time .. as i will to.
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well I think once you ride that sweet bike your going to be a k5 nut :wink:
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wow does that look sharp .. hated to sell it .. but i think i gave her a good home. told ya these guys on here are all gr8 .. they well help you out big time .. as i will to.
Thanks! It'll be well taken care of. Moving into a new place down here for work thats got a 100 acres of land ;)
Found another kx500 down here in wv, will be going to get it this week as well... let the vintage bike hoarding begin!
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