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Offline dan580,95 moto

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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #75 on: December 15, 2014, 11:56:37 AM »
carefull on the road above 70-80 i had a bad speed wobble on mine that almost had me off, this was with a really short moto front mud guard to, with original i can predict when its going to happen but it caught me out big time with short sm style on, bars banging against the stops with a proper tank slapper, in seriously considering a steering damper.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #76 on: December 15, 2014, 12:43:29 PM »
Quote from: dan580,95 moto on December 15, 2014, 11:56:37 AM
carefull on the road above 70-80 i had a bad speed wobble on mine that almost had me off, this was with a really short moto front mud guard to, with original i can predict when its going to happen but it caught me out big time with short sm style on, bars banging against the stops with a proper tank slapper, in seriously considering a steering damper.

I've had mine at a tad over 100 mph with no wobbles.
Yes, it will steer fast but not twitchy.
That was before I put a steering stabilizer on.

I wonder if you might have something slightly out of wack?
What kind of tires are you running?
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #77 on: December 15, 2014, 05:20:19 PM »
adjust your suspension, stiffer on your compression and rebound
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #78 on: December 21, 2014, 11:50:39 AM »
tyres are off rims at mo as having talon hubs re annodised can't be 100% on make but think were pirreli, yes suspension could be to problem, my road legal 580sm has kx250f front forks and are clamped onto the k5 steel frame with a 125 upper yoke and lower not 100% sure, this mod was done before i got the bike, i be leave they are better forks according to the mag feature, it has heavy oil in forks, but as for setting them up I'm clueless. i reckon steering damper has got to be way forward, anyone know of a good one to fit on a 95 steel frame?
never have problems with wobble at low speed, or coming down from wheelies,???? so my guess is fork set up ok.???
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #79 on: December 21, 2014, 03:30:21 PM »
I have no steering dampener but have felt no wobbles at all. Rock stable. 17" wheels with Conti SM tires. Just got a recall on my front one.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #80 on: January 09, 2015, 07:35:50 PM »
Went back and read some of these and realized I forgot to take it in to get the front tire swapped. Got to do that!
On the other side, I am infused with 'Bird Dog Cinnamon Whisky' and will throw out there that I will probably sell or trade my street legal 2000 SuMo KX500 for before this year is out. I do not find it that fun to ride any more, and have other dirt bikes that, while not as nasty as the KX500, will not laugh while they try and kill me as the KX500 did the last time in the dirt before the conversion. Really, I heard it laughing at me while I was laying on the rocks in pain!
All the dirt stuff will go with it but it is set up with 17's and plated in Washington. I,,, am getting older and the saying "Pain is my friend" does not have the same meaning that it used to have when I said it in 'jest' when I was younger... Just sayin'...
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #81 on: January 09, 2015, 09:48:49 PM »
Quote from: Brute on January 09, 2015, 07:35:50 PM
Really, I heard it laughing at me while I was laying on the rocks in pain!

 :lol: I'm sorry....but I had to chuckle when I read this part. :lol:
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #82 on: January 10, 2015, 05:09:27 AM »
I'm sad you have to let yours go.
I wanted a big bore two stroke SM since the mid 70's so when I built mine it was a dream come true.
I hope I can ride mine till the bitter end  :wink:
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #83 on: January 10, 2015, 08:27:37 AM »
Yeah. This one is my third but is probably the nicest one I have had. Put it on the lift this morning so I can pull the front tire. Gave me a thrill just pulling off the cover and seeing it again. If we get some sun and nice days I will probably change my mind again...  :lol:
Sick that I would probably trade it for a mega scooter!  :-o
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #84 on: February 13, 2015, 07:19:45 PM »
Got a call in to Passalt, uhhh, Passaunlt, uhhh, well, whatever they are called (am well into an American Stout 10 Barrel Brewing beer) about rebuilding my engine on the KX5. Getting lazy and would rather have someone that has done an engine rebuild on a KX5 (or anything) more recently than me do it! Asked about balancing too. Anyone know if they do it? Still not sure I need it but it can't hurt.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #85 on: February 13, 2015, 07:37:01 PM »
Yeah, Pinsonnault Racing did another for me a couple of months ago...
I sure like their balance work..
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #86 on: February 13, 2015, 08:06:18 PM »
Ahhh! So they DON'T send it out! Cool. Curious how much it will add to the 'rebuild' amount. Hey! What are you doing up anyway?!?! I have an excuse as I only got off work a bit ago. 😄
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #87 on: February 14, 2015, 04:17:55 AM »
Give Todd a PM.

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=1767

If I remember right the last one he did for me was 240 with my own rod kit.
That was a complete rebuild using my Wossner rod kit, weld, balance, and true.
Ummmm sometimes you just can't sleep...
I made up for it this morning  :lol:
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #88 on: February 14, 2015, 05:36:51 AM »
Already had sent a PM and received a reply this morning. Next is yanking it out and sending it off.
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Re: 2000 KX5 Street SuMo Build
« Reply #89 on: February 16, 2015, 04:41:29 AM »
New tire on. Had note to self about checking carb cable routing and hoses 'before running again' from work done months ago. Corrected same. Fired up beast. All works as it should. Excellent. Not time for a rebuild yet!

New rubber mounted rear view mirrors work good so far. Got a lot of looks as I was wearing my florescent orange coat while on a banging away bright green dirt bike! Got lots of 'nod's' and waves.  :-D Fun stuff!


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