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Offline karlosthejackel

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New member in the UK
« on: December 06, 2013, 06:07:08 PM »
Hi to all. Had a wad of cash sat indoors that I was itching to spend on something so ive thrown it at a very low use 92 KX500. Ive had many bikes over the years and currently race a '13 KTM 350 in enduro events....im an average rider id say! Anyway ive got this new kwacker and she arrives on Wednesday hopefully where I will determine wether to strip and rebuild or just clean her up for summer.

Im on the search for parts......Hmmmm where do I start  :mrgreen:
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Offline Foxx4Beaver

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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2013, 09:38:46 PM »
welcome karlosthejackel....congrats on yourK5 purchase...post some pics of it when you can.
what parts are you on the search for? 
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2013, 01:00:23 AM »
The only thing I know id like at the moment are the fork guards in white, front disc guard in white and some frame protectors. She is bare as well so looking for the full set of period factory graphics.

Oh and a set of renthals with a brace. Its got non braced bars on at the moment. Any pointers would be great. ive been smashing the net for stuff but the bike aint arrived as yet!

Cheers for the reply!
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2013, 01:28:42 AM »
here's a couple new things...

fork guards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UFO-Plastics-Fork-Protectors-White-KX-125-250-500-91-93-/190973739310?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c76ec012e&vxp=mtr

frame guards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WORKS-CONNECTION-FRAME-GUARDS-fits-Kawasaki-KX-500-1988-04-/350944972607?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b5f34f3f&vxp=mtr

graphics
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311.R1.TR2.TRC1.A0.Xkx500+gra&_nkw=kx+500+graphics&_sacat=0&_from=R40

take your time and shop around....you should be able to find some decent deals.

I don't know how tall you are, but it seems to be the taller riders(over 5'10") complain about finding a tall enough set of bars.I'm 5'11" and found the Renthal RC High bars suited me perfect...but again, take your time and use the search option on here and see what some of the other guys are happy with.
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2013, 05:19:50 AM »
yea im a big lad at 6ft 1. I got big risers on my ktm. thanks for the links. Ive got the "correct" graphics being made as we speak. Unfortunately one of those sellers you linked wont post to the uk otherwise id have had em!
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2013, 05:43:49 AM »
as for the white front disc guard you're looking for...Kawie discontinued them quite awhile ago....so you'll have to spend some time on e-bay looking for one...or buy a Devol, which would actually give better protection than the stock one.


here's a few...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xkx500+front+disc+guard&_nkw=kx500+front+disc+guard&_sacat=0&_from=R40
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2013, 04:43:13 AM »
Yea I seen them but the just don't have the "original" look. Its not that urgent I guess. Ive got fork sliders now. I might have to wait til after xmas to keep spending or wife might get a bit twitchy if she aint got any presents to open on Christmas morning!!
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2013, 04:46:07 AM »
Quote from: karlosthejackel on December 08, 2013, 04:43:13 AM
just don't have the "original" look.

I hear ya...there's some things I like to keep original myself.
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2013, 09:42:09 AM »
Quote from: karlosthejackel on December 06, 2013, 06:07:08 PM
Hi to all. Had a wad of cash sat indoors that I was itching to spend on something so ive thrown it at a very low use 92 KX500. Ive had many bikes over the years and currently race a '13 KTM 350 in enduro events....im an average rider id say! Anyway ive got this new kwacker and she arrives on Wednesday hopefully where I will determine wether to strip and rebuild or just clean her up for summer.

Im on the search for parts......Hmmmm where do I start  :mrgreen:

America ebay lol expect high shipping and vat when it arrives in our country lol
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Offline karlosthejackel

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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2014, 03:12:43 AM »
Im back I hope....
Basically I bought this bike from a bonafied shop. It arrived and it wasn't what id paid for including the cracked crank cases. The dealer took it back this was 4 months ago. Anyway its coming back this weekend having supposed to have a load of money thrown at it inc engine rebuild, new plastics, graphics and some other bits and bobs I found wrong.

Heres to hoping
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2014, 09:19:23 AM »
wat happened like budd you send it back like,im from uk gotta kx250 94 :)
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Offline karlosthejackel

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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2014, 06:58:44 PM »
Quote from: staffylad on April 04, 2014, 09:19:23 AM
wat happened like budd you send it back like,im from uk gotta kx250 94 :)

He took it straight back I wouldn't accept it on delivery
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2014, 01:18:02 AM »
Wow! That sucks! I am surprised you would go for it again (if I read that right) after he 'fixed' it. I always hate buying 'sight unseen'. Never know what you will end up with.
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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2014, 06:01:53 AM »
ner I wouldn't of took it back either not after that I woulda asked for a refund and went elsewhere ..
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Offline karlosthejackel

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Re: New member in the UK
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2014, 10:54:24 PM »
Well its been done. I normally buy brand new bikes but fancied a bit of nostalgia and of course I bought from a shop so it has duly been taken back and repaired 8-)
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