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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Super Motard => Topic started by: muleman on April 27, 2009, 02:26:34 AM

Title: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on April 27, 2009, 02:26:34 AM: Ok i picked up a 95 kx500 in ok shape. It is plated so that is the big reason i snagged it. I drove 6 hours to toleto ohio from roch NY. Any how, I cleaned up the porting ,installed a window mod piston,adjusted kips. Now it is running well I am going to convert it to a Monster S/M bike for the street. I have been collecting black plastic and street leagl stuff. Still working on the supermoto part. Still waiting on the tank and radiator shrouds.
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on April 27, 2009, 02:30:30 AM: (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/me019.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Good on April 27, 2009, 03:41:40 AM: Quote from: muleman on April 27, 2009, 02:26:34 AM
Still waiting on the radiator shrouds.
Tough to come by. You might have to settle with green ones... If you do find some black ones, let me know!!! She's gonna look great when she's done though. :-D
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: azracer19 on April 27, 2009, 05:00:58 AM: Found seat covers, graphics, black rad covers. just need a black tank and new WHITE side panels. where did you get the black side panels?
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on April 27, 2009, 05:20:09 AM: I have the black tank and shrouds on the way. The only one that makes the side panels in black is mayers. I got them from chaparral motorsports. it does not help I ordered the front fender wrong 2 times and the rear fender was a front also. So now i have a stock ufo black front fender and a acerbis red front fender I will not use lol. I finally got the black acerbis evo fender I wanted.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: KX500freak on April 28, 2009, 08:19:50 AM: nice buy !!!

and nice project the same time 8-)
u don,t take half steps with it ,this bike will look furious when ready :evil:
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on April 29, 2009, 11:47:04 AM: I will custom fit a set of kx450 supermoto rims. I just pick these up and they made in usa.
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on May 08, 2009, 01:56:30 PM: Started the frame off supermoto resto today. My friend Scott was helping me rip it apart.
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(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1640.jpg)
A quick test fit of the kx450f wheel
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Scott is finish up sum small stuff.
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Me with what is left
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on May 10, 2009, 05:50:23 AM: ok So I powder coated the frame candy green and I hated it. So I went with gloss black.
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clean up the motor a bit
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on May 11, 2009, 12:54:35 PM: GRRRRRRRRR stupid swing arm bearings. I messed them up trying to press them in and had to order a new set.
I am going to mic the rear wheel bearings in the new rims and order a set with a 20mm center so i can use my stock axle.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on May 12, 2009, 12:38:15 PM: (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1655.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on May 12, 2009, 01:03:05 PM: Not for nothing but the finish on my Brand new clarke tanks SUCKS
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on June 01, 2009, 12:51:13 PM: the bike is getting there

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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on July 16, 2009, 01:33:22 AM: (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1709.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Motorrad on July 16, 2009, 04:00:05 AM: What size rear tire is that. It's huge.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on July 20, 2009, 12:50:52 PM: 5in rim with a 160/60/17. Right now the chain hits the tire. I am going to try a non o-ring or maybe shave the tire a little.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: BDI on July 20, 2009, 02:27:58 PM: You should try changing the wheel offset. You can move the wheel over by loosening the spokes on the sprocket side and tightening the spokes on the rotor side. You can move the rim to hub offset a bunch by doing this. You go around the wheel once and loosen all the spokes on the sprocket side 1/4 turn and then go around the wheel once again and tighten the spokes on the rotor side 1/4 turn. Start and stop in the same spot every time and make sure you keep everything equil. Repeat this until you get the desired wheel offset.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on July 20, 2009, 02:30:53 PM: Yeah I have seen people do that but in my case I just can't =). I am going to try a chain slider and maybe a non o-ring chain there 2mm thinner.
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: BDI on July 20, 2009, 02:56:22 PM: wonder if you could rig up offset sprockets. You could run a spacer between the rear sprocket and the hub and maybe machine the front sprocket to make it thiner in the middle and then put a spacer behind it.You may even be able to buy them, these ones are made by talon and they look like they might work on a kx500. Then all you would need is a sweet spacer for the back sprocket.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on July 22, 2009, 10:44:55 AM: Very intresting :-D. I like the way you think lol.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on August 03, 2009, 08:45:36 AM: I shaved both sides of the tire, offest the spacers,shimed out the rear sprocket. and reassembiled te lower chain guide diffrently to hold the chain away from the tire. Also made a slider. I just installed the kx250 rear fender also.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1714.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: demographic on August 05, 2009, 11:13:46 PM: If the chain just clears the tyre when the bikes not running it's pretty sure to catch it when the bikes on the move.

Mine clears it when stationary but still fouls it a bit when on the move.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on August 07, 2009, 02:17:50 PM: I have installed a custom made chain slider on top and bottom that will not let the chain move inward into the tire.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: 95formula847 on August 15, 2009, 07:07:08 AM: cant wait to see it all finished! i need a new computer wallpaper!
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Kawasakinut on August 15, 2009, 10:01:58 AM: ohh the kawasakinut likey!!! You even got the black swingarm, we think alike. Thats gonna be a fresh ride when complete.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on August 28, 2009, 02:07:03 PM: New 44mm lectron /w uni filter. The air box is now my oil/battery box.
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: slow600 on August 28, 2009, 02:19:14 PM: lookin good. how does it run with the open uni?
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on August 31, 2009, 09:50:42 AM: Not sure lol. I tried to start it but the front forks aren't on. So it is a pita.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: lumpy790 on September 11, 2009, 11:55:10 AM: I saw your post on SMJ. This thing is going to be a killer. If there is a market for them.....I can have the chain sliders made that keep the chain off of the wheel......something like this.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/lumpy790/APA/YZFWRsupermotochainslider2.jpg)
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on September 14, 2009, 12:33:28 PM: Make it in green and I would buy one lol. It looks very nice
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: KX500freak on September 14, 2009, 04:18:47 PM: yeaah make it a green ,and ill order 2 and 1 spare 8-)
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on September 19, 2009, 04:20:52 AM: This will hold extra premix oil.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1743.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: slow600 on September 19, 2009, 12:26:27 PM: looks good. why not just wear a back pack like the rest of us :-D
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Grunty-Motor on September 20, 2009, 07:24:19 AM: so, what you guys do? chuck the oil in the tank and then throw the fuel in and give it a shake???

i am asking cause i tried this once on a husky a long time back and ended up with a siezed motor...
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on September 21, 2009, 02:06:42 AM: Quote from: slow600 on September 19, 2009, 12:26:27 PM
looks good. why not just wear a back pack like the rest of us :-D

Back pac is for my gym cloths lol and sneakers.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: ID KX500 on September 21, 2009, 02:37:28 AM: Quote from: Grunty-Motor on September 20, 2009, 07:24:19 AM
so, what you guys do? chuck the oil in the tank and then throw the fuel in and give it a shake???

i am asking cause i tried this once on a husky a long time back and ended up with a siezed motor...

Pour oil on top of fuel stream slowly while filling.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: lumpy790 on September 21, 2009, 05:56:17 AM: Make sure you turn off the fuel petcock before pouring the oil in......(I forgot 1 time and the oil ran into the carb).......then add gas......and give some extra mixxing by holding the front brake and compressing/rocking the forks.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on September 29, 2009, 11:30:52 AM: (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/HPIM1752.jpg)
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94 cr500 95kx500
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on October 02, 2009, 07:57:11 AM: (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff25/muleman750/DSC_0038.jpg)
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Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: KX500freak on October 07, 2009, 06:21:48 AM: i have to admit ,this bike looks sick :-D
very nice 8-)

you have it up and running yet ?
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Larry Wiechman on October 07, 2009, 12:43:03 PM: Do you get checks in the mail from Monster or just free product? :-D
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: doordie on October 11, 2009, 11:09:08 PM: Just a tip for you is that the heatbandage works better at the first part of expansionchamber ( header) not at endcone and stingerpipe. :wink:
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: bob larry on October 16, 2009, 08:07:49 AM: Very Nice! I like it.....Good work.

I might be next :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: muleman on October 18, 2009, 12:07:01 PM: No checks or product from monster. I did it to make it look like the newer kx monster bikes. The bike starts 1 kick and rips. The 15/42 gearing is a little high for me but still pulls nice. I ran out of exhuast wrap and the black high temp power I used was old and came out like crap so i covered it . I am going to get the pc pipe.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Motorrad on October 19, 2009, 01:45:28 PM: What would you say the 5th gear cruising speed is at 15/42 gearing?
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: Larry Wiechman on October 19, 2009, 02:26:45 PM: At 65 MPH, with 76 inch tire circumference (160/60-17), 15-42 and 5th gear is 5077 RPM.
I made an Excel spreadsheet for these gearing games, I just have to figure out how to post it here so others can download it. :?

Larry
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: blaisintreez on April 17, 2010, 01:13:43 PM: http://www.gearingcommander.com/
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: maddoggy on May 06, 2010, 11:51:57 AM: so am i underst.anding correctly, you got the black shrouds from chapparall? by the way, the bike looks killer!
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: BDI on May 06, 2010, 01:00:04 PM: I'm pround to say that the reason that the KX500 is in the www.gearingcommander.com data base is because of muah :-D. Ouch :cry: I think I may have hyperextended my arm patting myself on the back.
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: demographic on May 07, 2010, 08:15:44 AM: Quote from: Larry Wiechman on October 19, 2009, 02:26:45 PM
At 65 MPH, with 76 inch tire circumference (160/60-17), 15-42 and 5th gear is 5077 RPM.
I made an Excel spreadsheet for these gearing games, I just have to figure out how to post it here so others can download it. :?

Larry

There's one I copied quite some time ago from this site.
I downloaded it and kept hold of it then recently put it onto Scribd.
It has to be downloaded as an Excel file or it won't work
http://www.scribd.com/doc/26508278/Kawasaki-KX500-Excel-Gearing-Calculator-must-download-as-an-exel-file-before-it-works-properly (http://www.scribd.com/doc/26508278/Kawasaki-KX500-Excel-Gearing-Calculator-must-download-as-an-exel-file-before-it-works-properly)
Title: Re: 95 kx500 s/m Monster conversion
Post by: dirtjunkie85 on August 10, 2010, 09:45:26 AM: sick build my friend!! I like the nice touch of the premix carriers!