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Offline waigy

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Alternative kickstart pedals for 1985 KX500B1
« on: September 03, 2023, 09:12:07 PM »
I've went through quite a few kickstart pedals (and footrests, and skin off my ankle) and my recent setup using the original KX500B1 kickstart boss with a steel pedal off a Suzuki has worked very well for quite a while.
But, I haven't been able to start it in the past weeks and have kicked it probably over a hundred times.
First the boss pin bent, I got it straightened, then the pin cracked.
The only pedals I can find are new and I'm very reluctant to buy one for 175 GBP as it's the alloy version which breaks easily (experience again).
Are there any other steel pedals or steel bosses that will fit the spline size and fit into the space under the exhaust?
I'm prepared to make another combination pedal from parts off different bikes.
Or does anyone have a second hand pedal for a 1985 500?
I've seen the thread in this forum saying that a KX250 pedal fits onto the KX500 boss, but it's the boss that I need.
I'm in UK.
« Last Edit: September 04, 2023, 04:13:14 PM by waigy »

Offline waigy

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Re: Alternative kickstart pedals for 1985 KX500B1
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2023, 06:41:14 PM »
I just checked again and the new pedal assemblies (boss and pedal) I can find easily available (for 175 GBP) are the wrong part number even though they are advertised as for the 1985.
They are for the 1998 to 2004 KX500 (13064-1201).
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404137088709
I messaged the seller and he said he has sold this part to owners of the 1985 and says they fit, but can anyone here confirm that?