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Offline umberto

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #165 on: June 25, 2018, 06:26:15 AM »
It's going up against Adam Millar (Roostius) and you know he is relishing the idea of destroying me  :lol:
So why isn't he posting his build on the site?  Seems like he's being more cloak and dagger than you.  Is he also getting parts from MXA? 
Perhaps I have a dirt bike addiction?

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #166 on: June 25, 2018, 12:22:07 PM »
Oh yeah, he is getting parts from MXA.
Although he didn't request as many as I did...
Hey, they said make it a wish list so I did  :lol:

You can check out the build off page here:

https://www.facebook.com/KXGuruMRE500buildoff/?hc_ref=ARQRNQv9WUyI7SW72B7ptSih5BfYustQTqEfXpAhia7SUYX79biE0SWxBa5MkJJ_4_Q&fref=nf
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #167 on: June 26, 2018, 06:55:21 AM »
It's time to start working on the rear brake caliper..
Here is what I am starting with..
The goal is to get rid of all the casting flaws, markings, logos, ect.









It should be fun...  :wink:
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #168 on: June 27, 2018, 03:16:37 AM »
It's going up against Adam Millar (Roostius) and you know he is relishing the idea of destroying me  :lol:
So why isn't he posting his build on the site?  Seems like he's being more cloak and dagger than you.  Is he also getting parts from MXA?  

"busy"  :-P

I have 2 of these 2016 KTM's with CR500's. One for the bush has been ready for over a month and I've been running it, getting a little shake down on the tune etc for an identical engine arrangement other than case brand. I have a quick video of a ride on the wet trails friday night while datalogging some temps for an upcoming component comparison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUYuI27Mz1k
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #169 on: June 27, 2018, 04:07:19 AM »
It sounds like it's very crisp.  I love how you can just barely idle a 500, and still be going at a good pace.  It pisses off the smaller bike guys.   :-D

What do you guys have bet on this shootout?  Bragging rights, cash, first born children?
Perhaps I have a dirt bike addiction?

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #170 on: June 27, 2018, 07:18:25 AM »
It sounds like it's very crisp.  I love how you can just barely idle a 500, and still be going at a good pace.  It pisses off the smaller bike guys.   :-D

What do you guys have bet on this shootout?  Bragging rights, cash, first born children?

Nothing that I know of... Although I owe him a steak dinner for some favors...
I'm sure he can eat a lot of steak if it's free  :lol:
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #171 on: July 11, 2018, 02:31:05 PM »
Not completely done... but you can get the idea..







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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #172 on: July 11, 2018, 11:14:24 PM »
That looks great.  How long did it take?

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #173 on: July 12, 2018, 03:26:24 AM »
I have no idea....  :lol:
It's been over a few nights so a few hours???
I just don't have the right tools for proper polishing.
Yeah, I can do it but a polishing shop could knock it out in minutes I'm sure..
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #174 on: July 13, 2018, 05:08:08 AM »
Back from powder coating..



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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #175 on: July 13, 2018, 11:25:01 AM »
Very nice!
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #176 on: July 14, 2018, 07:58:01 AM »
Thanks Pegger.....
It's only taken me a year and a half to get this far  :roll:

Oh well... Just got the upper mounts back from the anodizer..

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #177 on: July 14, 2018, 09:17:03 AM »
Kiwi green on the frame?

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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #178 on: July 15, 2018, 03:01:08 AM »
Kawi engines deserve Kiwi Green  8-)
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Re: 2016 Pumpkin seed build...
« Reply #179 on: July 15, 2018, 10:26:41 AM »
Nice! That's the same color I used and it looks great with the Kawasaki green plastic