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1989 KX500 needle problems, need help!!

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dans89kx500:
Hello everyone,

I'm new to this list and this is my first post. Anyway, I have a 89 kx500 and the needle broke apart (right below the clip). My problem is, Kawasaki discontinued the needle jet and I'm having a great deal of trouble finding a replacement. Is there anyway I could just buy a aftermarket needle? Would a whole carb off a newer KX500 (like off a 1996 or newer) work?
Just to get my bike back on the trails, I would be willing to buy a brand new carb. Any help or advice would help me greatly....Is this a common problem (broken needle jet) on the KX500?

Thank You,

Dan in Vacaville, CA

alan:
Welcome Dan,

Look through the Jetting again and again in this section. You will find a link to SUDCO, Inc. That is where mos of us get our carb parts!

Alan

don46:
There aren't significant changes between the 89 and the newer k5, flywheel is smaller and headgasket was thicker (thinner gasket offered as option), I'd get a needle off a newer K5, should get you in the ball park, or as suggested look at the jetting posts there are some options for needles from sudco.

good luck

dans89kx500:
Thanks Alan,

Sudco was very hellpfull, my part is on the way!

Dan in Vacaville, Ca

BDI:
Sudco is the main importer of japanese carb parts to the U.S. and should be in your little black book, so to speak.

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