Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
All about reed spacers -
bigbellybob:
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wont this also increase crank case volume ?
can i mill of the area where the reeds bolt on to decrease crank case volume?
Texas Champ.:
BDI..I have a "top end" pipe ...it's a custom made down pipe with a removeable/serviceable silencer..It's was custom built by Gemco ( they make alot of pipe for the RD-350-400 yam. and the triple Kaws ) The previous owner had it made for Road Race/ S. Motard...I'll sell it if you are interested...also I have a custom built reinforced swing arm ( like a crotch- rocket swingarm)..I don't use ...I race MX....E-mail me if your interested............Kerry
ImmortalSoul219:
There aren't any real good pics of a reed spacer so I took some. Heres some pics as I cut out the spacer from a 3/8 Aluminum.
Johnniespeed:
I was lazy and bought the Moose kit, the price of two gaskets and longer bolts was almost the same as the Moose kit.
Did you use a plasma cutter for the cuts ? I have a plasma cutter but have never used it on aluminum. I usually just cut aluminum with an end mill in a vertical mill.
Looks like the end result will perform as good as any other. Good Job !
ImmortalSoul219:
No I used all hand tools and a drill press. Used a copping saw for the cuts and a file to clean up the cuts. My shops a half hour away and didnt feel like driving out there this morning so I just did it in my garage behind the house. Took me about 2 hours or so. The hole project cost me about a few bucks. The aluminum was free, longer bolts were like 10 cents each and the gasket was like a couple bucks.
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