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Offline jonny500

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #90 on: November 15, 2010, 06:54:56 AM »
bdi, have you had problems with that hose chaffing ect, can i ask how the bike (02 500/250) is does it ride and jump ok ect

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #91 on: November 17, 2010, 03:15:08 AM »
No chaffing but I got rid of the weld seem and made the frame flat. if you do not do that it will rub a hole for sure. the bike rides awsome, it is a cool feeling to have this skinny little bike between your legs that barks with 500 power. My bike is a little scary to jump it will loop out very easy if you leave the lip on the gas.
Smoke every cigarette like It's your last and ride like you stole something!!!

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #92 on: November 17, 2010, 03:31:29 AM »
bdi. have you got some photos of it you could post

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #93 on: November 17, 2010, 03:58:15 AM »
the bike or the weld seem?
« Last Edit: November 17, 2010, 04:07:48 AM by BDI »
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Offline jonny500

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #94 on: November 17, 2010, 04:27:42 AM »
the bike, thanks looks sweet

Offline junk man

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #95 on: November 27, 2010, 06:29:19 PM »
Johnny looks like its coming along keep up the good work 
mine is 2000 frame and 97 500 engine i used the 97 500 forks/swingarm/wheels. it handles good compared to the stock frame 
also hope your not going to mount your pipe solid if so not a good idea

well good luck
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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #96 on: December 06, 2010, 04:06:43 AM »
Updates man!! I know you have some....
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Offline The Flyin Hawaiian

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #97 on: December 06, 2010, 04:43:24 AM »
You know If I was to do it again I think what I would do is notch the frame out and weld in a quarter piece of tubeing to make plenty of room and retain the strength of the frame.
I never thought about doing that! I think I will try it, I was going to just grind the welds down and weld it flush.
A couple of 03 and 04 KXs, a few YZs, 3 PE 400s, a DR and a TS.

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #98 on: December 07, 2010, 05:30:40 AM »
mounted the rads and cut the hoses to size just to get an idea of how everything is gona fit. the 2 90 degree bend hoses were suplied by a u.k manufacturer and the 180 degree was from ebay all told the hose cost ?30 delivered.
heres some pics

Can you list more information on how to get a hold of the hoses?  :-D

Offline jonny500

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« Reply #99 on: December 07, 2010, 06:17:44 AM »
powerfiend, are you it the u.k. ? i got most of them from dph, web site
http://www.derbyperformancehose.co.uk/dph-sport-silicone-hose.html
the guy is tops and will really help you out,  however he has limit on what he can manufature i.e the 180 bend, you will have to get that from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270617101927&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
there is loads on there like this. it not as good quality as the dph stuff but i had no choice and its cheap. if you ask dph they will leave the dph print of the side so that it will match the chinese ebay stuff
hope that helps you

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #100 on: December 08, 2010, 07:22:57 AM »
more to come soon dave :-D

Offline jonny500

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #101 on: December 13, 2010, 08:31:51 AM »
just bought this little beauty of ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280594529530&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Winning bid: ?157.00
« Last Edit: December 13, 2010, 11:56:51 AM by Danger4u2 »

Offline DaveEngineering

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #102 on: December 13, 2010, 09:13:19 AM »
just bought this little beauty of ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280594529530&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Have you managed to pay for it without the Mrs noticing then?, Or just braving the telling off your going get?
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Offline jonny500

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« Reply #103 on: December 17, 2010, 08:53:51 AM »
mind your own dave its a sore point. set up another ebay account now and got another little beauty. winning bid $105/?67
brand new in the box. dont think they come round very often

Offline jonny500

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Re: kx500sf project
« Reply #104 on: December 20, 2010, 10:54:03 PM »
engine mounts welded and had the frame and head stay powder coated. i went for the af look even though the colour is called nickle
« Last Edit: December 21, 2010, 06:14:36 AM by jonny500 »