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Offline sandblaster

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #195 on: May 21, 2013, 11:26:13 AM »
Ok, when I'm done I'll have a glowing casting flaw  :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #196 on: May 21, 2013, 06:37:07 PM »
Quote from: sandblaster on May 18, 2013, 06:16:12 AM
Here's a pic of the bike I got the swing arm info from.



might be also an amazing look to your bike with this swingarm... cant wait to see it...   :-D
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #197 on: May 22, 2013, 01:41:20 AM »
So far I have not found one to buy.
But I can be patient  8-)
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #198 on: May 28, 2013, 06:22:01 AM »
After running 6 heat cycles on it I rode it for a few hundred yards up and down the street.
It shifted fine through 4th gear with no issues.
On Friday I ran it for 20 minutes trying to get some starting heat numbers.
After the test I had to take it for a quick ride.
I pulled the clutch in and clicked it into first.
I gave it some throttle and let the clutch out.
It took off just fine.
Pulled in the clutch and up shifted into second and GGGGrrrrrrrtttt, GGGGrrrrrtttt... the gears were grinding.
But the bike went into second when I let off on the gas.
I thought I blew a shift, although I didn't see how that was possible as I wasn't getting on it.
Then I tried to shift into 3rd and GGGGrrrrrrrtttt, GGGGrrrrrtttt...the gears were grinding again..
I let off on the gas and it was in 3rd.
So I rode it back to the shop and parked it :-(
Today I pulled the clutch cover, clutch basket, ect so I could get a better look at the shift mechanism.
All the springs are there and in place.
I pulled the shift shaft out and inspected the pal, springs, everything that I can see that would be a problem.
Then I compared it to another shift shaft asy I have and it looks and functions exactly the same.
I spend about 30 minutes reading the Clymer but didn't see anything out of place.
Here is a pic with the shaft removed.



The shaft that came out of the bike is on the right.



Another view..



Finally found the problem....
I have to say that I feel like a real dummy...
Guess where the hang up and grinding was coming from....



From the first time I rode the bike to the second time I changed the front sprocket to a 15T from a 14T.
My Dad was no mechanic but he always said, if you changed something and now there is a problem, go back and look at what you changed..
I had completely forgot that I changed the sprocket :lol:
Oh well, at least I can laugh at myself and perhaps someone will learn a valuable lesson.
Kinda feel like this...

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #199 on: May 28, 2013, 06:37:08 AM »
funny. every time my buddys bring my their bike or car... and say "its not running right"..    my very first question.. ALWAYS.  is.

"what was the last thing YOU touched?"
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #200 on: May 28, 2013, 06:49:42 AM »
Yep.
If it hadn't been a week or so since I put the counter sprocket on till I rode it again I might have remembered it.
But as it was...
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #201 on: May 28, 2013, 07:26:27 AM »
done that adjusting for riding boots, I always feel silly :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #202 on: June 03, 2013, 05:15:45 AM »
As some of you may remember, my lights are battery powered only.
This means that I have to re-charge the battery after about 40 minutes of riding or no lights.
Yes, I am working on a more permanent solution but at this time I just want to see if I really want to keep it or sell it  :lol:
For a temporary solution to charging the battery without having to remove the seat, I have added some charging wires that come out of the bottom of the air box drain.
No extra holes or cutting needed :-)



A couple of alligator clips and it's good to go.... For now  :D
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #203 on: June 03, 2013, 05:26:38 AM »
are u running one or both lights?  only need to run one on street during the day :-D
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #204 on: June 03, 2013, 06:43:50 AM »
1 light = 40 min....
2 lights = 20 min....
That's OK, I know this guy that has some MZB stuff that I will be dealing with.... Hopefully sooner rather then later :-)
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #205 on: June 03, 2013, 08:31:37 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on June 03, 2013, 06:43:50 AM
1 light = 40 min....
2 lights = 20 min....
That's OK, I know this guy that has some MZB stuff that I will be dealing with.... Hopefully sooner rather then later :-)

Did you ever hook up that Moose coil I sent ya?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #206 on: June 03, 2013, 08:33:20 AM »
Not yet.
Just haven't gotten that far yet....
Soon.... Very soon....  :-D

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #207 on: June 03, 2013, 08:43:59 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on June 03, 2013, 08:33:20 AM
Not yet.
Just haven't gotten that far yet....
Soon.... Very soon....  :-D



moose rates it at 75watt.        I want you to rev the K5 up and tell me what RPM it puts out 75wat    :lol:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #208 on: June 03, 2013, 10:54:17 AM »
I'd blow my motor before I'd get 75 watts out of it....
Here is my first ride around town and some highway...

20 minute town ride 75 deg 37 hum   Head 167   Water 138

40 minute town/freeway 75 deg 37 hum   Head 161   Water 135

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #209 on: June 03, 2013, 11:06:54 AM »
First real ride and..... it's incredibly fast (Knew that).
The brakes are marginal for the state of the suspension tune. (Knew that).
Handling stinks because of the knobbies on it. (Knew that).
Suspension is too soft...(Knew that).
So far, no surprises.
So, I have plenty more work to do :lol:
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