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1985 KX500 questions
Foxx4Beaver:
that pipe's lookin legit. :mrgreen:
Abbott:
Thanks for the comments guys. Looking forward to hearing it run with that exhaust combination. That pipe has very minor dings on the bottom of it and is in overall good shape. It'll clean up real nice with some Mothers and aluminum foil
Started diving into the motor a bit this weekend. Took off the right side engine cover and removed the clutch to get at the kick start assembly was that sheared. was able to get a replacement off ebay for a good price.
the engine cover took quite a hit. broke off the boss that the kick start shaft rides in. I brought it into work with me today to try and glue the pieces back together so I can get a couple measurements. Going to mill a diameter into the cover where it broke and machine a new slug with clearance hole to be welded in. hopefully i'll be able to make it stronger that stock. i'll post pics when I can later
Foxx4Beaver:
sounds good....keep the progress pics comin!
Speedway73:
I've got a hand coned pipe for an '85 if you're interested. Been hanging from the rafters for YEARS. Not sure on manufacturer but it's solid non-the-less. Clean it up and give it a fresh coat of chrome or Hi-Temp...
Can post pics if you're interested.
Abbott:
PM sent.
complete gasket kit is on its way, along with a new kick start shaft seal since that break ruined the other one.
How important are these resonator boxes? found that the one on this bike is all cracked. previous owner stuffed the cracks with gasket maker. I plan on mixing some MEK with black ABS plastic for some plastic welding. I've done it in the past and had good results.
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