Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Powerband too short
Gage:
I don't wale on the throttle to much. So should I even ride it anymore? Or try to jet it? It sounds good at idle and it doesn't leak. I emailed Pinsonnault Racing from ebay because the site was down. I probably call tomorrow, will I just have to send off the head and tell them to cut it and resurface for an 88mm bore or what? Will they need the piston? And does any one know how much this will run?
Foxx4Beaver:
wait and see what Todd from Pinsonnault recommends,that's what he specializes in.
Pmcg:
Todd is really good. Very competitive prices quick turnaround and really good work. I'm sending him my crank for balancing this week.
Goat:
I'm running a 158 Main jet in my 87 and my 98 had a 160 main jet. Im at about 600ft elevation in Michigan.
Before anyone tells you what clip position on the needle tell us the numbers stamped on it. It may be the wrong needle for the kx500. I'm currently running a kx250 needle.
The head and gasket need to be for an 88mm bore or it will never run right no matter how much jetting you do.
Check the timing. If it's off to much it wont burn all the fuel and will cause black spooge even if you are jetted properly.
32:1 is a good ratio. I've been using that in all my bikes for 20 some years and never blown one up.
conbread:
my bike is running a 160m and a 52p with the clip in the 2nd spot and my plug still stays a lil dark and im rough on this ole bitch.. hahhahahaah
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