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Offline sandblaster

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #540 on: July 23, 2014, 03:47:53 PM »
Mine will never be as fast as yours...  :wink:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #541 on: July 23, 2014, 04:20:43 PM »
what was the vibration comment at the end?  Is it noticeably better with the balanced crank?  Sounds wonderful. 
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #542 on: July 23, 2014, 04:32:31 PM »
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #543 on: July 23, 2014, 04:32:59 PM »
Yeah, my buddy Jason who was on the bike and made that comment noticed it was smoother right away.
Right after that comment I started varying the throttle and it is noticeably smoother.
Hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow and I'll take it on a ride.... After a few more heat cycles.
Then, I'll change the oil, take it out, and wind the springs out of it  8-)
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #544 on: July 23, 2014, 05:27:41 PM »
Sounds n looks great man!! AWESOME JOB
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #545 on: July 23, 2014, 06:29:18 PM »
Awesome can't wait for the ride report
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #546 on: July 24, 2014, 07:22:06 AM »
Sounds excellent! Makes me embarrassed that mine is still sitting on the lift.  :cry:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #547 on: July 24, 2014, 07:35:12 AM »
I have my AF project that I started 3 years ago, sitting looking at me.... :|
If your embarrassed, I'm ashamed  :oops:
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #548 on: July 24, 2014, 03:46:36 PM »
Took her out for a short ride this afternoon.
So far I couldn't be happier.
The power comes on quicker and the engine revs faster then I have ever felt.
I couldn't flog it because I'm still in the break in mode but I can already tell this is the best engine I have ever built for the KX500.
Having the crank balanced is a huge plus.
I wish a I had a vibrometer to tell you what was happening at what RPM but I don't.
Butt Dyno result says it vibrates half as much as the stock bike maybe less.
I use to start my bike, set it on the side stand and it would vibrate circles around my driveway.
Now it sits there and purrs... Oh yeah.
I hope to have it ready to blow the cobb webs out by Saturday afternoon.
More info will be coming as I start opening it up.
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #549 on: July 24, 2014, 05:21:14 PM »
Great news.  Whats your break in procedure?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #550 on: July 24, 2014, 06:32:04 PM »
Who did your crank?
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #551 on: July 24, 2014, 06:39:20 PM »
Quote from: Pmcg on July 24, 2014, 05:21:14 PM
Great news.  Whats your break in procedure?

I use heat cycles with a non synthetic premix.
I vary the rpms but don't twist the throttle too hard.
After heat cycling 4 times or so I ride it gently at first and gradually gas it a bit harder and harder until my desert tank needs a refill.
Then I change the crank case oil, fill it up and pin it to win it.

Quote from: Brute on July 24, 2014, 06:32:04 PM
Who did your crank?

Pinsonnault Racing.
So far I'm highly impressed.
I'll be sending another their way before long.
I have to get another engine ready for the AF project  8-)
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #552 on: July 25, 2014, 07:43:26 AM »
I had to go to the bank.
I had to go to the DMV.
I had to go to the store.
I had to go to the post office...
It's amazing how many errands you have to do when your super moto is running and the weather is nice :-)

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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #553 on: July 26, 2014, 03:43:44 PM »
I took it out and rode it for about 50 miles city and hwy miles.
Combined with my previous rides I felt as though it is well broke it.
So I was at a favorite close to home mountain rd riding spot and I needed to pass some cars.
Dropped into 4th and wound it out, quick shift into 5th and pinned it WOT for a few seconds....
I was not disappointed in the least.
Now it's time to start playing with my next engine build with advanced port timing  :-o
The engine in my supermoto will end up in my AF build eventually...
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Re: 2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
« Reply #554 on: July 30, 2014, 03:09:37 AM »
Yesterday I took the Supermoto out for about a hour ride.
It was 95F out, don't know the humidity.
It was about 30% in town and about 70% windy hwy with a posted speed limit of 55 mph  :evil:
Since my last post I changed a few things on my bike.
I did a complete bottom end rebuild with a IMS pro rod that was rebuilt, welded, trued, and balanced.
The transfers, ports, and bridges were cleaned up.
The head has a squish change.
The port timing is stock.
The piston is a Wossner windowed piston.
I also have the Motorrad coolant passage clean ups and water pump impeller clearance mod.
I am also running Chinese Radiators.
So basically I'm running the factory engine that Kawasaki should have built excluding the exhaust port work that I couldn't do without re-plating the cylinder :D
It is definitely faster then stock and way smoother...
Also running 50/50 antifreeze
My running temps were as follows
Water after cooling 143-147F
Head temps 190-199F
So I'm definitely headed in the right direction.
I'll be trying some Royal Purple with distilled water later this week.
I'll note any changes I find 8-)
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