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Death/Rebirth of a KX500
« on: October 22, 2008, 03:30:18 PM »
I did it, I killed my 2001 KX 500.  I yanked her heart right out of the frame.  Her dead carcass was pushed to the back of the shop.  Where her body will be picked apart by vultures wanting to keep their K5's on the trail (me).
The story continues .......................................
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 04:29:49 PM »
But, why ...???? :-o
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2008, 12:45:44 AM »
I CALL FIRST DIBS ON THE FRONT END, SHROUDS, AND REAR FENDER!!!!
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2008, 12:47:13 AM »
Actually, I'd almost like the whole darn chassis.

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2008, 01:45:17 AM »
Sorry guys, I'll be the only vulture on this one.
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2008, 03:32:54 AM »
Should have kept that one complete and torn down one of the other bikes. Must be a KX500AF in the works.
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2008, 03:02:43 PM »
Should have kept that one complete and torn down one of the other bikes. Must be a KX500AF in the works.


Yes, KX500AF, with the help of AJ of Service Honda,  ahhh, Service Kawasaki.
http://www.servicehonda.com/kx500af.html
I searched Craigslist and E- Bay for more than 4 years looking for a near new KX500.  I found the 2001 in St. Louis pictured earlier in this post.  It was so nice I only rode it twice for 2 minutes, the day I bought it and the day before I removed the motor for the aluminum frame conversion AJ agreed to do for me.  He gave me the choice, 2008 KX450F or the KLX450.  The KX has a little more travel in the forks and shock over the KLX.  The KLX has a battery and lights but not DOT.  So I chose the KX and at a later date I can do a street conversion if I choose.
The E- Line coil will not work with the AF pipe that's required for the conversion.
http://www.elineaccessories.com/shop/Details.asp?ProdID=478&category=10&secondary=10&keywords=Lighting%20Coil
   AJ hopes to develop a stator/coil set up for the Kawasaki similar to the CR500AF coil they developed.  All builds are different depending the riders needs.   He offers many options and aftermarket parts.  Because of that prices will vary.  If you have an interest in a KX500AF or for that matter a CR500AF give AJ an e- mail for quotes.   ajwaggoner@servicehonda.com   AJ shipped the bike in the original shipping crate the bike came in.  Utilizing Yellow freight made the ship far less expensive than other shipping companies.  I could not wait to receive it at the shop so I picked it up at Yellow's terminal early this morning.  Some assembly is required, very simple.  Handle bars, hand brake, front fender, number plate and the front wheel.  The testing begins tomorrow...........
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2008, 03:06:17 PM »
how does it ride

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2008, 03:11:46 PM »
So far thumbs up.  Feels flickable in the woods.  My riding area behind the shop only allows 3rd gear, almost toped out before I have to slam on the brakes.
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2008, 04:32:30 PM »
you know, i always seem to get the wrong mail delivered to my house, between the magazines and bills its non-stop.... How come nothing like that ever gets delivered by mistake!

Looks killer. Congrats!

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2008, 05:28:25 PM »
That is one nice looking bike you "had" there    :-D  .  Correct me if I'm wrong but did'nt the 01 come stock with a green seat cover? 

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2008, 11:07:58 PM »
Oh my!!!! Did you get a discount for the engine?

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2008, 11:10:36 PM »
whoa!!! santa claus came a little early for you this year. very nice bike Danger. MADDOGGY

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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2008, 12:00:00 AM »
Sweet bike.
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Re: Death of a KX500
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2008, 01:02:50 AM »
Before I installed the fender I removed the 2001 fender to check fit.  Keep in mind the KX500AF is a 2008 KX450F rolling chassis.
The fender does fit the 2001 K5, bolts right up.  The number plate does not fit the contour of the 08 fender so if you use the 08 fender you would have to trim on the stock number plate.  The number plates will not swap.  Different type of mounts.
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