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Offline Millertime

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85 KX500 Motor Questions
« on: July 01, 2012, 12:17:56 PM »
Im working on a 1985 KX500 engine and i was wondering do any parts from any other KX500's interchange with this engine? Like parts from an 84, 86, or 87? Or was it kind of a one year run and only 85 parts will work in it?  :?

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Re: 85 KX500 Motor Questions
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2012, 11:34:03 AM »
I know obviously the head and cylinder are 85 only. What i need to know will a clutch basket and impeller from a different year KX500 work on the 85? If not is there any after market company that makes a replacements or do i have to resort to watching ebay? Also will the 88 to 04 piston work with that 85 motor? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: 85 KX500 Motor Questions
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2012, 03:53:15 PM »
Hello.
Check out my interchange page:
http://www.oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.shtml
This will show you what the book shows for interchange.
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.