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1986 kx500 parts compatibility

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gonger:
Hello all.. new kx500 owner here.. this site has some great info..I'm having trouble locating some of these old parts so Im looking for compatible. I did find a nice document on here for 87 kx500 compatibiliy and kind of want to do the same for the 86.

 I just wanted to start a thread and review my research.

1. Piston's- research seems to indicate that 88 and newer has dual rings and will work?

2. flywheel- I want a FWW and light kit. it seems the 86 was unique.. I found some info that the 88 and up flywheel and stator will work.. is this correct.

3. clutch-- I found some are having trouble with clutch parts being unvailable. those problems seem to go unresolved.

thats all for now thanks for any input..

Curt

iamsofaking:
I have some clutch parts from having to buy a complete set when I just needed a couple of parts.  Do you need something in particular?

gonger:
I m not activley looking for clutch parts right now.. But would like to restore or retrofit any parts that I can as needed..

I do have the piston out right now.. tring to find compatible replacement.. Hard to believe that in a big city like phoenix that I can not find a piston locally...

iamsofaking:
I've had a really hard time getting parts for my '86.  One of my favorite sites is denniskirk.com because I can set up the input the particulars and it tells me what it has for my bike.  its mostly accessories, though.  Not a lot of engine parts.

JBKX:
I have a later style piston in my 86 motor, it runs fine.

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