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Is a kx500 the right bike for me. Opinions please. Woods ridding. Should I sell.

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BigGreenMachine:
Well now your going about it right but there is an option that nobody has mentioned.

The limiting factor to the 500 in just about every situation is its old tech chassis.

How about putting that badboy of a motor in a newer KX250 chassis? The 99/02 are pretty easy swaps and those bikes can be had for cheap if you find a roller.

Then once you get the motor swap done throw on a flywheel weight and go shred the singletrack.

I don't know, maybe I'm wrong but that would be one nice trail machine IMO.

Hillclimb#42:
 Thats also a sweet idea. That and the KTM's, but way too much loot. Back to "keep the 500 or sell it for a kdx!?" I almost bought a kdx before I bought my 250. Everyone is right that they are zippy, like a 250, ...almost. 250's are head and shoulders faster than a 200. And a 500 is that much faster than a 250.
 If it is dollar to dollar comparisons though, the k5 is cheapest to buy. As far as rideability, its always a money issue. Suspension, Steering stabilizer, new rubber, gearing and even stuff like bark-busters and reed spacers make it ride close to a 250. My 500 is real close to my 250, except that the k5's weight and the surge, make it harder to stop. Alot of guys recommend a flywheel weight to control the power some. I personally got rid of mine, because I believe that it adds to the surge that they have. For better roll-on power I recommend, shifting up one gear!!! :-P

chrisorbics:
Hi thanks for all the comments. I really enjoy reading everybodies input.

I am just trail ridding and I have never raced. I am not into motocross or a lot of jumping. I really enjoy going on a nice long trail ride and seeing how fast I can go sometimes. There are other times where I will go out ridding with my buddy who only has an xr200 and I have to slow it way down. Even at slow speeds this bike really is not that bad to ride. I have owned a lot of 125 race bikes and they suck in the woods unless you are going all out and abusing the clutch.

As far as what c-152 had to say he is exactly right. These bikes are such a bargan. If you started puting money into another smaller bike you could not make it close to as fast without spending a lot of money. This bike is a torqe monster. I love not having to shift all of the time either. Every other motocross bike I have owned or ridden was just anoying to ride. You would have to shift constantly.

I am starting to think maybe I will save up some money and try and get an older kdx200. My problem is money. I got my bike for less than what it is worth because the front and back wheels were both cracked and the bike had been sitting for a long time.

BigGreenMachine has a great idea. This engine is great but the handling is not the best. The thing I can not get past is tearing apart an extremely low hour all original and stock bike. It is not everyday that you see a 1986 kx500 that is all original. I even have the original title. Still a good idea but I just cannot do it.

I like what you had to say Hillclimb#42. The engine surge is crazy on this bike. It really takes some getting used to. Why do 500 two strokes do that. It really is scary when trying to stop.

Keep the comments coming. I have two pictures I am going to try and put on here. I also have some links to some short videos. I will make more videos and take more pictures very soon.

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