Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Powerband too short
Gage:
Okay fixed the stator which was on there wrong and put my 55 pilot in today and the bike seems to have alot more power. It smokes alot less now too. It pops wheelies effortlessly in 1st 2nd 3rd. It still revs out funny though Idk how to describe it sorta zingy. When the weather clears up and I get some time I'll do some chop runs with fresh plugs and take pictures. Do you guys think I should replace my muffler packaging or will it dry out? It's a brand new muffler. :|
Foxx4Beaver:
it's a long shot....but how's your clutch adjustment?..do you have at least 2-3mm of play at the lever?....it doesn't seem like it's slipping does it?
where's the clip position now?...and are you still running that massive 185main?
if the silencer is really dripping/spraying all over the place...it can't hurt to open it up and take a look....just get a package of fresh packing to have on hand before you do....but if it doesn't seem to be spooging badly,I wouldn't bother if it's really that new.
Gage:
So I should be able to pull my lever 2-3mm without it moving the clutch arm right? It might be slipping :|, is there any good way to tell? I'll have to check that out tomorrow. I have the clip set 2nd notch from top and a 175 main now. From a few test rides around the block, I think I need to go a size lower. It's still kinda dripping but it might just be leftover, because it smokes a lot less now. I guess I shouldn't say ''zingy'' it's more like it revs out too quick. It's MUCH torquer down low now, like it could go up a wall. How much do you think my boyesen reed's with the gnarly desert pipe will affect it? A woods gnarly would have been better with the boyesen right?
Foxx4Beaver:
yes there should be a little free play at the clutch lever...
a 170 or 172 main should get you where you want to be.What pipe is on there now?....I ask because the FMF Woods pipe will flatten out just about the time you've clicked into 5th gear :x....the Desert pipe just keeps pulling for as long as you have the balls to hold it wide open.
sandblaster:
I'd go 168 on your main and set your clip to the middle or 3rd position.
The rest of your questions..... I'm saving those for others to join in on :-)
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