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Offline ktm250f74

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1986 kx 500
« on: May 19, 2009, 10:55:28 AM »
The 86 KX500 doesn't have a KIPS valve does it? Would this make the bike slow and not feel like it had the same kick at the powerband?

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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 11:38:06 AM »
86 was first year with kips ,, 85 was first year of water cooled ,, i bought a 86 new in 86 ..they did not use top flap till 89
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Offline RoostDaddy

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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 11:38:37 AM »
i believe the 86 has the side drums, just not the top flapper.
If it feels sluggish on bottom, check to be sure the power valves are working and not gummed up.
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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2009, 02:09:12 AM »
Here's a photo. drum style power valves.
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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 04:22:15 AM »
Was the 86 the first year to have disk brakes?

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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 05:14:52 AM »
Here's a good photo of the 86 kx500, Yes I feel that 86 was first year for both front and rear disc.
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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2009, 12:18:45 PM »
ok thanks I just wanted to make shure I had an 86

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Re: 1986 kx 500
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2009, 01:25:44 AM »
Throw a photo up the ole gal.
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