Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
What do you want; But, you can't get?
teamgreen500:
I've been working on a little project for a couple of months now, and, before I get some things set in motion...I have a question for all of you:
What K5 parts, both "stock-replacement" and "After-market", do you want; But, you can't find?
For instance: Pipe selection is not what it once was: Tried getting a new "Fatty" lately? you can have a "Gnarly"...ain't the same to me; eventhough, I've been told it's just a thick walled "Fatty"...my "Pi-tape" doesn't lie!
Tried getting a Silencer/Spark-arrestor combo? Only a few to choose from.
The point: Some of these things can be had if the Qty's are there.
What products do we want/miss?
I can get our "Favorite" pipes manufactured if I believe that there's a market for them. There are a few "Special Blends" from the KX/SR500 days that could be produced and would be about $220 each. Our "Own" pipes, if you will. Don't start sniveling aboout the price until you read this: We are talking "WORKS" type pipes here....ooooooooooooo!
Don't just think about pipes...what else has "Gone missing" in your opinion...I'm asking.
A really tough Skid-plate that'll survive Morons like me? (Get the picture?)
There are a lot of companies out there that can be convinced to "make a special run of parts" if there is good reason. In some cases, I'd be willing to get "specialty items" made to our spec's. After-all, this is the home of the K5 Bandits!
So, let's have it!
Manny
BTW, Isn't it about time we got Rhinogirl an a K5? We could lower one for her, couldn't we...Rick? Paul?
Paul:
She has access to one, her ol' man da monkey has one. I'm sure we can get it low enough :wink:
Things that you just can't get...
Graphics...
Rear shark fin...
Different color plastic...
NOW for the important stuff...
Pipe - I had an FMF Burly that was AWESOME. Tough as hell and pulled harder than a Fatty
Pistons - I'd kill to get my hands on an 11% + high silicon content piston like a Keith Black Silv-o-lite
USFS Silencer that would outperform a sparky combo without having the screen clog up
Head geometry on the frame changed from 30 to 28.5 degrees (Oops, wrong wish list :lol: )
I'll think of some more...
teamgreen500:
Actually, Paul, that's exactly the kinda things I'm looking for.
BTW, Idon't think you'd like the front-end much steepr...that's called a Honda!
"Shake, Shake, Shake...Shake your bootie"...as told by K.C. and the Sunshine Band!
Manny
Paul:
I would at the track :D
demographic:
Would be interested in the works type spannie, and know for a fact that a few KX owners would like black plastics (not bothered myself cos I like the green) and although I like the idea of the Noleen pipe and Ty davis tank combo I would like it if I didn't have to take out a loan to get one :shock:
On about USFS silencers though, Have any of you lot tried the Pro circuit type 296 silencer?
It is supposed to be quieter than the others and doesn't look as long as the other ones with a sparky.
I would also like Kawasaki to keep on making KX 5s cos at the moment they are about the only Japanese manifacturer with the balls to make a big two stroke and I love em :D
Edited to put a link to Pro circuit USFS silencer in http://shop.procircuit.com//s/shop/item.asp?hardparts=1&id=344635
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