Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
kx500 hare scrambles??
Rick:
Depends upon your skill level. I run 14/47 even in hare scrambles and ISDE Qualifiers, but some folks like to drop to something more in the 14/51 range.
Rick
reknelb:
I'm in NY too. Are you going to run with wnyoa? I'm hoping to do some of the races in and around rochester. I cant help you out with gearing as I havent really been able to ride this thing yet. I just got it a month or so ago and had to have the shock rebuilt. I took the complete bike apart and repainted the frame black while the shock was at the suspension place. The spray can sky blue wasnt working for me. After stripping the paint I realized why the previous owner painted it, The color underneath was brite orange :P I have to say my bike is still the ugliest kx500 I've ever seen. 3 different shades of green plastics, a purple bar pad and no graphics :oops:
ebers17:
Thanks Rick, this will be my first time racing, although i've ridden alot. Reknelb, where are you located!? I'm about an hour east of rochester and i commute to monroe cc. I'll be going to all the wnyoa events i can though. You'll have plenty of time to get your bike back together with all the snow were getting :? I'm new to the 500 thing as well.
reknelb:
I live west of Rochester, north of Buffalo. Newfane ny. Me and a few buddies want to get out to a few rounds. I'm going to try out my bike with stock gearing.
Minnetonka_Mark:
To prepare for Hare Scrambles in very tight woods, over the winter I set up my KX500 with 13/52 gearing,16 ounce flywheel weight, and hand guards.
The idea of the flywheel weight is to reduce the chance of stalling the engine. After a lot of KX500 kick starts I gradually become exhausted. An auto clutch would be a fantastic addition. The bike would be just perfect for tight woods racing with the flywheel weight and auto clutch. Another idea is the Magura hydraulic clutch. I lubricated my clutch cable, but the effort required is still very high.
I have not yet run my KX500 in tight woods with the 13/52 gearing and flywheel weight. I can't wait to try it when Spring arrives. :D
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