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Flattracker60:
Hey guys, glad to be on a Green bike.  I have been ice racing here in Wi for some time(yz250, crf450,cr500) and just bought a 2002 KX 500 to ice race. Eric Gorr did my last CR500 and I liked what he did with it, but I feel the bike had a tendency to "push" exiting corners on the ice AND I was getting "pulled" by those pesky KX's(can't beat 'em join 'em" right). The motor is stock other than an FMF pipe and a Boysen Rad valve. The pipe mount has been rewelded(common, I hear). I know the fast guys are having their powervalves welded closed and ported with a head mod to raise compresion. Any one thing I should be looking to do to the bikes motor? I have read a few posts about a 520 kit....good? Or, do I just call Eric again and have him "do me up" again? Any tips would help as I have been on Honda's for some time.

Thanks
Chris

alan:
Welcome! How about some pictures?

Alan :D

YUNGGUNNAZ:
there's alot of information to be had here.Doodie ice races and is very good with sharing tech.hold on for a head spin of knowledge.by the way how long is the track and the straightaway's?

Flattracker60:
I would love to post a pic, but I dont know how...I could email one of you smart guys a pic, if you want to post it for me.

The tracks are on all different lakes in central Wisconsin, although we race at some 1/2 mile tracks(Antigo and Eagle River). They range from short tracks to 1/2 mile stuff.

I'm pumped to be on a KX as I know they work well..just ask Jeff Fredette and Craig Picket(two of the fastest guys on the ice).

KXcam22:
F60,
  Welcome to the site. Up here in Canada the KX is very popular as an ice racer - 8 weeks to go until the ice is good here. Lot of good ice and supermoto guys on the site to share some tech stuff. Cam.

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