Well Ladies and Gents. Final Pics are here. Rode it at Killarney Border Ranges Trail Ride on the weekend, and all I can say is OMFG.
This thing is a monster. I had a mate on a late model WR450, 3rd gear roll on, and he had no chance. It is the torque monster. The ride was very wet in places and the 4T lovers were boiling bikes, and stuck on hills, but the KLX500 just chugged up hills. I chose 14-50 gearing (mainly because the KX had a 14t, and the KLX had a 50t on the rear), and that was perfect, if not a tad high for the single track.
I have modified a wiring diagram to help those that want to do the same with a KLX. The weight difference is very noticable and the KLX is more manageable (in a weight sense) that the 4T. One thing though, ye must respect the right hand, as it gets up and really moves without revs.
I would recommend doing the conversion if you can get your hands on a KLX. On thing though, it absolutely sucked the juice. I was flat our getting 40km out of 7litres. I might need to check the carby, as it wasn't oiling up the plug, but it was definately getting too much fuel.
Here are two pics of the finished product.
One question I do have is, Has anyone used a 38mm air striker carb? If so, what difference does it make?
Thanks for all the help. I will put togeter a build guide when I finish some assignments first.
TSF
