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Jumping the KX 500

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Mick:
In the '90s Terry Cable offered a set of triple clamps with a tighter steering angle.  I ride with two guys who have a set on each of their KX's.  It brings the jolly green giant to nearly the CR's level or cornering.  Which is to say not excellent, but much better than stock.  One man is actually a machinist by trade and has made two similar sets himself for other KX500 riders.  If you're interested I could find his contact info.

It's funny...it's not that the KX500 isn't any worse off on a MX track now as it was 20 years ago.  It's just that the tracks the 500 was built for have been phased out.  If you can find a GP style track near you today, your KX would feel right at home.

KX Newfie:
I am determined to make this a decent MX weapon.
So i guess alot of research for upgrades is in order.
Few bucks to i bet...LOL !!! :-(

Thanks for the input.

Again, any pics or vids of the K5 jumpin ???

KXcam22:
For me front tire choice was by far the most iportant factor in getting the KX to corner nicely. I went through 3 different front tires before I found one that worked for me and gave me what I wanted. The stock K490 was the worst.  I also run my forks up in the clamps 10mm. Cam.

redlined_KX500:

Mick,

I'm interested in a set of those triple clamps if you still have contact info.

Curious how many degrees different than stock angle you end up with.

Thanks,
Walter

ma71t:
not to be a dink but with 10+ years on a dirt bike and 5+ racing if youre riding at your own "private track" and are already hitting jumps that big why are you asking how and if a 500 will do it??? id hope by now youd just have the feel for jumps and be able to do them on any displacement bike with just a difference in the twist of the wrist and a few other minor details

just my .02

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