new here, just got a 91 kx500 have some ?'s

[nickg]

well I just got a 91 kx500 for $400 it seems to be in good condition buy needs a crank, where can I get a good price on a new crank or should I have this rebuilt(and by who?) I am also gonna need a manual i guess. What are the chances of getting it road legal? how would I do that(i have a bill of sale only)? I am planning on dumping my klx650c for the kx if I can get it road legal

[gowen]

Hi and welcome NickQ, forword motion did my crank at crack prices and it has been great, http://www.ericgorr.com

[sdkx500]

Road registering your bike varies from state to state.  I street registered my kx in CA.  I dont ride it on the street I just did it to ride on the street only trails and roads that have been closed off to off highway vehicles.  I am selling my baja designs street legal kit if you are interested. Pretty much you need a lighting stator headlight and tailight.  Hydraluic brake switch and some blinkers horn etc.

[kawdude]

I can 2nd Gowen's Forward Motion notion and if you want to buy new I believe this joint has the cheapest crank price...
https://www.midwestactioncycle.com/

Try this place also...
http://www.honda-kawasaki.com/

[nickg]

I saw mac's price but figured I can have mine rebuilt and balanced instead of buying new. What are the differences(aside from colors and graphics) between the 90-04 bikes(i know about the suspension) I saw that the earlier bikes (90-95?) are 60hp and the 2000-04 are 65 hp. what is the difference?

[gowen]

I don't believe there are any motor changes from '89 all through '04. Maybe something in porting, but NOTHING worth 5hp.