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1987 kx500. Help?

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Tim short:
So i just picked up a 500 amd want to rebuild the topend now from what ive read i can use a 88-04 piston. Is this correct i noticed the 87 has 1 ring while an 88+ has 2
Sorry if im beating a deadhorse with this question
Thanks for tthe help

umberto:
One of our members, Sandblaster, has this awesome interchange list on his website.

http://oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.shtml

It lists the pistons working from 85-04, per his Kawasaki dealer.  If you get a piston, spring for a Wossner.  You won't regret it.  You can get one from Sandblaster or Alward25.  If you want to post pics of your build, here is a link on how to do it:

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,10040.0.html

Welcome to the site!

Tim short:
Ok thanks so much ive been looking for an interchange list for so long and ll do if i rebuild the bike

alexander-vmann:
i recently cleaned the exhaust valves in my 87, and noticed the piston has two rings

Foxx4Beaver:
'87 was the last year of the single ring....but yeah, the newer dual ringers work in substitute.

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