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who has the oldest kx500?

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KXT500:
i have a 85 engine (non power valve, water cooled) and was curious if that was the oldest arount here?
chris

Paul:
If all you have is the engine then I think the award goes to ShanMans completely functional '87 KreX :lol:

John:
I am the proud owner of a fully functional road legal KX-5 from 89! I can probably get a veteran insurance on it... But then again, what has changed on the KX-5 since 89? It's all about who's riding it.

/John

Paul:
Hows that thing on the street?

John:
Paul,

It kind of draws the attention of almost everyone especially other bikers. It could be caused by the fact that it is very noisy (haven?t received the PC spark arrestor yet which according to other forum members should be more silent). Or maybe it?s just the smoke? Anyway, it?s a pleasure to ride for an exhibitionist like me.

The street tires and tarmac (blacktop for you guys?) makes a major difference. Almost all the effect goes straight in to the ground and it surely is a buzz to ride it. I?ve got a front brake disc from an Exup but I kept the brake cylinder from the KX. The combination is kind of scary - it is the best front brakes I have ever experienced and I?ve tried a lot?s of Motards with tweaked brakes.

What else?

It doesn?t handle to good when under severe pressure and poor conditions. But that?s probably because I can?t tweak the front suspension enough with the old front forks - or simply my lack of riding skills. I checked out if the forks from my 125?er would fit but they don?t. I guess I?ll end up fitting the engine in the 125 frame as supermotokx did on his 250 frame?

I will start racing it properly as soon as I can convince my wife that I have to. The problem is that I and my kid go out on the weekends to play in the dirt with our MX-bikes. It?s going to be hard to explain that she'll have to take the kids to the track while I?ll go somewhere motarding.

Finally, the bike is way too rough and not made for street use. That's probably why I like it so much. :D

/John

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