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KX500 Bad reputation
Johnniespeed:
I have not encountered anyone bad mouthing a KX500. In fact most people who know what it is, will make a statement about how fast it is and perhaps too fast for them.
I do find a lot of people who hate two strokes and dont mind voicing thier opinion. I believe most of their attitude originates from not being able to start and keep a two stroke running. Basically they do not understand it and perhaps had an old two stroke that fouled plugs or that one time siezed. They switch to a four stroke and thier problems are gone.
Once you have blasted past and roosted your other riding buddies, they will no longer have anything but respect for the Mighty 500.
Good luck with your bike, you will find that the KX500 is reliable and starts easy.
stock500:
After riding a 4-stroke I like a smooth bike, but I ride a KX500. I got so tired of going to the dunes and not being able to keep up. I got the KX500 and didn't like it that much at first because the power can be so wild if you don't control your wrist. After getting comfortable with the power I love my bike. I think that most people that hate them are either racers that think that the 500 suspension is to old, or people that have only ridden them once or twice. The 500 is a lot of motorcycle even for a guy my size 6'5'' and 300lbs. After getting used to the power I love my bike. It may not have the most recent suspension technology, but only a handful of riders out there can actually use any modern dirt bike to its potential. My 500 starts on the first kick even on cold mornings. Everybody has an opinion so just go roost the hell out of them and let them tell you how horrible the 500 is.
crusty:
the only bad rep encounter i can add is the typical cr 500 moron who vows 80 horse at the rear and cant hold s**t in pants when throttle twists.Big red bulls**t i say! I ve beaten all comers 4 stroke and 2 i ride a 97 with boysens and a fatty shes set at 14 48 and hauls my ass around jest fine :evil: :evil: :evil:
MadKaw:
I find that most of the people that bad mouth the K5 are just ignorant of the big bore 2-strokes all together. most young riders out now have only run with or against a 250 and really can't concieve the monster between my legs...the bike I mean!
Johnniespeed:
MadKaw, if it's green perhaps you should see a doctor LOL
John
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