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95 kx500 not what I thought =(

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muleman:
Ok i just bought a street legal 95 kx500. Took it for a ride and it was slow?  I found the power valve clip was off. I installed a new one and went for a 2nd ride. Now it is a lot better. Throtle wheels 1,2,and maybe 3 but it is not a monster like I hear from everyboby.  So I got out the comp gauge and on a warn motor it read 110psi (105-164 is spec). So now I needs sum rings but is there any thing else I can do to make it rip(and yes I am a cheap bastard).  I am going to make a reed spacer,it has a fmf fatty, I will install new piston and rings.  please help..
 I just sold a 07 sxv450 aprilia and I also have a 03 hayabusa with a 40 shot of nos. Maybe I am just expexting to much? I had my freind ride it and he said it is faster than his old fzr600 but I don't think it is..

BDI:
Reed spacer is not what your looking for if you want to make the bike fast. There good for bottom end power but bad for top end power. The KX500 does not lack bottom end power when it is running right. As fast as my Kx500 is it feals like I'm crawling when I step off my GSXR1000 and get on the dirt bike. Don't worry though the kx500 can be made very nasty for a dirt bike.

muleman:
Ok so it is probley me than and not the bike. I mite check my gearing because It was converted to a street bike at one time in its life.

BDI:
Your comp does sound low to me did you check it with the throttle wide open? Don't get me wrong Kx500s are very fast stock and can be made stupid fast. Mine will spin the tire on asphalt in second just by stabing the throttle. You can grab third and burn it all the way down the street. I have had it in fifth gear before still burning the tire off. If you want to make your bike fast you came to the right place.

muleman:
Ok more updates. I did forget to open the throttle. I am 145-150 on a cold motor. But my gearing is 15/45.

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