Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
KX-500 Compression Release Mod! Easy Starting!!!
gowen:
--- Quote from: Kawadougie ---I found this auction on E-Bay for a compression release for big bore 2 strokes. I won the auction and have since sent my cylinder off to be modified. I should have it back by next weekend. I will give a full report after I ride it. The whole point is to relieve some compression for starting only.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Compression-release-KX500-CR500-LT500-RM500-CR480-Maico_W0QQitemZ4581489332QQcategoryZ10066QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I saw that! I've broken two **NEW** kickstarters. I've since had the head worked to lower the compression slightly and it is better.
I almost did a bid on that, but I was not intrested in a sleeve. But let me know how it works!! It might be a project for a upcoming stock 500. :D
KXcam22:
Gabe,
Do they break in the same spot? Cam.
gowen:
Cam, no actually it just takes a chunk out of the aluminum and rotates too far out to give it a kick without your foot slipping off and doing some serious damage.
Johnniespeed:
My KX starts easy and doesnt break kickers, but I am still interested in how it is installed and how well it works. I guess we all want a better mousetrap. Please keep us updated on how well this works short term and long term.
Kawadougie:
Here you go. This is amazing. The compression release works. The mighty KX500 now starts as easy as a 125. You pull the lever and it kicks through like nothing and usually starts first kick. If you look at the photo, it is installed about an inch from the top of the cylinder. It still has enough compression to fire. I even put in the thinner head gasket. Best money I've ever spent. I was looking at buying a 250 but now I'm completely happy with my 500. :o
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