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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2014, 08:19:03 AM »
Looks awesome Brute!!...nice job!
When do we get to see a video of you doing a burnout into a wheelie down the street??!! :evil:
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #46 on: July 28, 2014, 08:31:50 AM »
How about someone dressed in my stuff doing that?  :-D Been so long since I got 'crazy' not sure I could handle it! My last off road crash was a bit of a 'wake up'. Reactions definitely ain't what they used to be.
That said I picked up a used set of full leathers on Saturday and had them at the leather repair shop for a new zipper an hour later. Am thinking I should do a track day with our little 250 track bike and, well, maybe the insane crazy SM KX5 as well.  :-o
Got to drive it first though.  :-D
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #47 on: July 28, 2014, 08:34:39 AM »
eh...as long as you're having fun, that's all that matters...and I'm sure you will!
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #48 on: July 28, 2014, 08:38:32 AM »
Looks great. I'm excited for the ride report 
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #49 on: July 29, 2014, 08:15:16 AM »
Good God A'mighty Batman!  :evil: I have been riding a 250 Ninja (one of the most fun bikes we own) for the past week. Started the KX5 (second kick!) and rode it up and down the street a couple times. Holy crack pipe!!!  :-o Forgot what real power feels like.
Seems to idle better now with the hot stator/ign and light flywheel then it did all stock with the heavy flywheel weight. Gave a little burble mid RPM like it was loading up so I goosed it a bit. What was it that 'Joe Guts' the motorcycle test rider said? "That'll blow the tar and nicotine out of your lungs!" I don't smoke so it will have to be premix smoke.  :-D
Just talked to the inspection folks and here in Wa before taking it in for the plate check out. It HAS to show charging ability, so the total loss systems seem to be out. Glad I got the charging set up. It also has to have DOT brake lines. Not sure they are on the KX. Doubt it. I will check tomorrow.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #50 on: July 29, 2014, 08:22:07 AM »
Soooo, just got off of the phone with another inspection dealer and they say "No" as it is not that specific on their sheet. Will try and get it up there tomorrow. Cool!
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #51 on: July 30, 2014, 02:58:23 AM »
Getting exciting.
Have yo done anything to the engine or is it completely stock?
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #52 on: July 30, 2014, 04:57:00 AM »
All stock other than the squish. When I had the head off for the compression release mod it measured stock bore and still had a clean cylinder. Stock pipe. Have not pulled it all the way down to look for other mods.
I think this one is cleaner and stronger running than the last one I had. Not sure I will mod it when ever I pull it down other than a balance but time will tell.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #53 on: July 30, 2014, 05:11:53 AM »
Besides bolt on's (Pipe, jetting, squish with compression release, and reed) Crank Balance and cylinder clean up are my #1 and #2 recommended mods.
Made more difference HP wise then anything else I have done so far.
Gives the motor a different tone.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #54 on: July 30, 2014, 07:39:44 AM »
Different then 'FAST!'?  :-D  Could not sleep last night thinking about the 'What if's" on the inspection so bagged it today. Loaded and ready to go up in the morning though.  8-) 80 miles in rush hour traffic. Can't wait!
Found the DOT amber and red stickers at NAPA and re-verified no need for DOT brake lines, though I did find the DOT markings on my rear line. Not going to strip the front line cover to try and find it there.
Checked 'max' readings from the under spark plug head temp yesterday and it shows 189'. May rethink using the Trail Tech Vapor for temp. The numbers are tiny though there are the 'high' and 'danger' lights. Considering modifying a pipe for an EGT also. Would probably pick up another stock one and then do a swap after 'bunging' it. Mine has a dent in one of the curves and it is probably time to replace the exhaust seal anyway.
Have read mixed reviews on using my exhaust analyzer (FAST) for mixture so not sure if I want to sacrifice a wide band sensor to try it.
Not really interested in modifying the KX5 much performance wise. Fast enough (for now...) and runs good. My experience is any time you start modifying they get finicky and harder to tune. Used to enjoy the challenge but not so much anymore. Easy is good!
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #55 on: July 30, 2014, 07:54:55 AM »
I get it....
I just can't seem to help myself  :lol:
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #56 on: July 30, 2014, 07:58:30 AM »
Quote from: Brute on July 29, 2014, 08:22:07 AM
Soooo, just got off of the phone with another inspection dealer and they say "No" as it is not that specific on their sheet. Will try and get it up there tomorrow. Cool!

This was both the total loss and DOT lines. Could not find anything reading through the specs about the lines or charging. There are so few folks doing the inspections that you are at their mercy for what they want. Arguing will get you nowhere.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #57 on: July 30, 2014, 08:03:33 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on July 30, 2014, 07:54:55 AM
I get it....
I just can't seem to help myself  :lol:

I used to modify EVERYTHING. Along with picking up every odd ball, one off vehicle I could find. Then I would get bored. Then I would sell. Trying to quit that. I had to slap myself last year when I bought my brand new 2012 VStrom 1000 and two months later, TWO MONTHS! I am thinking I should sell it and get something else. STOP THE MADNESS!!!!!!  :lol:
Wife is pretty used to it now after 20+ years.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #58 on: July 31, 2014, 05:36:19 AM »
Got to the inspection place (Skagit Powersports) early and had three of the folks come over to look before they opened. One looked at the cylinder and said "i wanted to see if that was what I thought it was". All good. Have my paperwork. Let one of the racers ride it. Big grins. Trying to talk me into heading to Oregon Raceway in Sept. Fun stuff!  8-)
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #59 on: July 31, 2014, 06:06:38 AM »
I was offered a free track day up at Portland.
I should have done it but I know in the back of my head how competitive I can be.
And I would think, "If he can brake that late and go into that corner that fast I should be able to also."
Next thing you know my bike would be cartwheeling down the outfield with or without me.
Still I have that nervous itch that I want to scratch  :roll:
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