Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
KX500 1/2 miler by Sammy
sandblaster:
Commentary to follow :-D
sandblaster:
Here is two pics of the finalized radiator 'saddle' mount.
Presently, I'm stalled,waiting for electrical specifications from a couple of vendors that will permit me to coordinate, locate and mount the electrical components.
I'll be working with very good quality bicycle lighting,using a very small AGM battery that'll be supported by the lighting coil/regulator I've selected.
Good news is, all of these components are small, easy to work with, but with a downside that, given the 'unusual' application, none of the product sources have any experience with what I'm doing.
The most that they can do to help me 'spec' everything, is to supply me with the info that I need....and sometimes, despite the immediacy of the great 'Net, answers are often-time slow in arriving......
Brute:
Really nice work! Will give the 'thumbs up' for the MZB. Fits under the stock cover and has the power to do 'whatever'. Nice light flywheel if you want it too. Higher power ignition unit to boot! Funny I own two out of your four (TW and KX5) and owned an H2 at one point.
Curious about your subframe. Did you do it yourself? Keep the pics and info coming!
umberto:
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That is sexy! It reminds me of the Yamaha BW bikes. I've always wanted one, but they are rare and usually expensive. I did see someone on e-Bay that had built a KDX BW type bike. It had the full ATV tires and everything. He wanted $5,500 for it, but it was really well done. I need to get on that winning the lottery thing...
Sammy:
Thanks,all for your comments/compliments. I've been 'in uncharted waters' throughout most of this project,as it's somewhat different in both the subject and basis for the build. I'm used to more conventional restorations,or resto-mod builds. The cooling system,the issue of 'KX500 run-on',the lighting system,and final color scheme are all yet to be finalized.
Regarding the lighting system,the MZB system has been suggested more than once. I'm sure that it is a very good design/system,but what I'm working with should accomplish exactly what I want-that is,a very small illumination system that is not readily visible at first glance . This is to be accomplished by using one of the many high output bicycle LED headlights(two STELLA 500 units).,plus and LED rear brake light.As minimal as it it will be allows it to be less obvious than the typical number plate/headlight combo's found on all 'street trackers'. IMO,all of the various numberplate-light renditions look wrong/goofy.....but that's just me.Typically,a headlight serves three purposes-1) illumination for the rider,2) recognition by others, and3) a cosmetic accessory. For my application,I am only concerned with reason #2,and only to the degree of giving the appearances of having adequate illumination so as not to attract the attentions of you-know -who.... :-D
So,stay tuned. I'll have questions and need help.....
(PS- Brute,yes,the subframe is my design-.75 4130 cr tube,done with my HowRon tubing bender.)
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