Hello everyone,
I'm new to this list and this is my first post. Anyway, I have a 89 kx500 and the needle broke apart (right below the clip). My problem is, Kawasaki discontinued the needle jet and I'm having a great deal of trouble finding a replacement. Is there anyway I could just buy a aftermarket needle? Would a whole carb off a newer KX500 (like off a 1996 or newer) work?
Just to get my bike back on the trails, I would be willing to buy a brand new carb. Any help or advice would help me greatly....Is this a common problem (broken needle jet) on the KX500?
Thank You,
Dan in Vacaville, CA