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ReTorquing Query

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moburki:
speaking of torque, you think you could send me swingarm pivot and linkage torque specs kx500? i need a manual, bad.
thanks
mo

Paul:
Sure thing,

swingarm pivot: 60lbs/ft
shock mounting bolts: 25lbs/ft
tie-rod linkage: 60lbs/ft


--- Quote from: moburki ---speaking of torque, you think you could send me swingarm pivot and linkage torque specs kx500? i need a manual, bad.
thanks
mo
--- End quote ---

moburki:
thanks a million :D
mo
just picked up a 130/80-19 s12 michelin. can't wait to try this weekend

MarkNZ:
My PC just Got Back after a Re-Boot, Rick How come you only get 2Yrs !!?? I Dont Believe it.......Have another Coffee. I've  Run my Bike from new with a mixture of 1:3 Avgas 105 and Reg Pump UnLeaded 91 along with 40:1 Motul 600 or 800 everytime and I'm still only on the 4th Plug . I Just Changed the Chain & Sprockets for the first Time about 6 mnths Ago. Obviously I Dont use my Bike nthat much, I'd be Lucky to Ride more than 3-4 Hrs a Month so that Probably Clears things up for you.

But 2 Years !!?? s**t !

And for the man with the Dislcl. Shoulder Yeeeah! Doesnt it Hurt KX500!! I've had 5, Read my Intro and thats only Chapter One!

Rick:
I really wish I could more out of my jugs and pistons, but I guess I just ride way too much.  As noted on other threads, I ride in the neighborhood of 500 miles a month, more during the spring and fall race seasons, as I ride 3-4 days a week, so I am putting on 300 miles a week.  Since I will be 44 this year, it takes a lot more seat time to be able to run with the kids in the races.  Here is my life cycle on the major components:

-  On the jug, my spare (that was only 2 years old when swapped) is worn down to the aluminum on the exhaust port side.  
- I change pistons at least 3 times a year, but have changed just rings a couple of times and held the number to 2.
- go through 4 rear tires in a year and 2 front tires.
- I have to rebuild the crank one every 2 years
- 2 sets of sprockets a year and one O-ring chain
- a couple of sets of plastic, unless I have a big get-off
- Ironically, I have had the same stabilzer and handlebars for three years.  I run Pro Tapers, and actually have 2 extra sets hanging in the van, but have never bent or broken my bars.
- New heavy duty tubes every year, unless I get a flat during a race.  I just continue to race on flats, so the tire and tube are toast after the race.
- I have 5 air filters, so I change to a clean filter frequently, and never race on anything but a fresh filter.  I never have found dirt in the airbox, reed cage, or crank area, so filtration is sufficient to protect internals.

I guess I just ride too much to get the long life out of components.  As a note, until I switched to a 500, I rode KX250's, and would wear out a bike a year.  I tried to make a couple last into the second year, but it was always a mistake.  With the 500, the bike is so tough that I can get 2 years pretty easily.  I am actually going to try and get 3 years out of my current 500.

As you might imagine, I have a great wife, who not only lets me spend lots of money on my hobby, but also manages the pit crew at all of the races.

Rick

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