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kiwimonster:
 :-D  im thinking about getting into vmx racing over here as its getting quite big over here, i have my eye on 2 1985 kx 500s  have any of you guys had one ,or no if they have any major flaws, the are in excelent condition with pro circuit pipes, the main class here is pre 86. cheers for any info.

holeshot buddy:
hi the 85 kx500 is a great bike 8-)
it was designed by kent howerton
and was made small in size
no power valve the fastest standard 500 made 40 mm carb boost bottle mmmmm :-P
no real problems except the shock rocker arm
was prone to breaking  :cry:
i broke one in 1985
and i broke one last year leading a vets race on her
racing against all the modern 4 strokers :cry:
they are fairley rare over here only 35 were imported to australia :-o
i think ther are quite a few in the usa :-D

kiwimonster:
cheers for that will check the swing arm rocker, there was an 1984 one i missed out on i think it went to aussie it was mint $4300 nz

holeshot buddy:
yeah i have a 83 as well they are great
but for overall package the 85 is better :-D
heres a picture of mine its a bit different
came frome europe ex gp bike not works
but has a works barrel 8-)

kiwimonster:
wow thats a cracker holeshot buddy a great pic i love the look of them 83 ,83 back mudguard/#plate is the vmx big where you are. cheers

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