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Offline mrhoney

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Newest Nube!
« on: September 03, 2009, 02:46:52 AM »
Hello ya all.

My name is Mark Honey, I live in American Fork, UT.

My first motorcycle was a 1978 Yamaha DT400, purchased when I was 18 and my folks were on a trip to Europe!  That was a fun bike.  I've owned a number of mounts since then, an XL500s, KZ650, CBR600F1, VTX1800S, CRF230F (for my wife to get her interested in riding - but that attempt failed,  :-( ). 

I recently purchased a 2005 CRF450x - which is a very nice scoot, plenty of power, modern design, light weight etc, but it just didn't excite me (even though it was a bike I had desired for quite some time).  I now have that for sale and I purchased a 1992 KX500 for $850.  It's banged up quite a bit, but mechanically runs excellent and starts first or 2nd kick every time.  Now this bike gives me grins and reminds me of my early DT400, so I am quite happy with it.  I'm 41 years old, totally out of shape, but enjoying myself quite a bit.

I've already benefited from this website and I look forward to learning more!
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Offline barryadam

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2009, 03:16:05 AM »
Welcome to the world of folks enjoying themselves on KX500s.
Lots of good support and info available.
Don't forget to post a picture of your ride, no matter what the condition.
Tell us more about where you ride and the types of terrain you are on.
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Offline BDI

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2009, 08:12:05 AM »
WUZZUP  :-D I also have an X-model but mine is far from unexciting.
« Last Edit: September 03, 2009, 11:43:12 AM by BDI »
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Offline kxpegger

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2009, 09:57:31 AM »
I'll be using your first name. :-D

Welcome aboard!
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Offline mrhoney

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2009, 08:53:24 AM »
Here is a pic.   I've been riding mainly down at the end of my street.  There is about 2 acres of undeveloped land - just to get used to things again.  There is a great OHV part called 5 mile pass where I plan to head out with my kidos and bring this beast along. 
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Offline mrhoney

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2009, 08:55:45 AM »
Quote from: kxpegger on September 03, 2009, 09:57:31 AM
I'll be using your first name. :-D

Welcome aboard!

Awe - come on!  You can call me Honey!  Just not Sweety or Snookums!
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Offline mrhoney

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2009, 08:59:50 AM »
Quote from: BDI on September 03, 2009, 08:12:05 AM
WUZZUP  :-D I also have an X-model but mine is far from unexciting.

I think most of my grin is having the KX at only $850 - so I can spend to update it - vs the $3000+ for the 450x.  Also the X is still stock and corked, another large factor I'm guessing, as it sounds just like the CRF230F we had not too long ago.
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Offline Uzi9mm

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2009, 10:09:32 AM »
Howdy!  Newest Nube... LOL  Welcome aboard.  Interesting path to the KX500.  I rode my buddies 450X, its nice to have an electric start especially in the bottom of a muddy creek!  But, the 450X isnt much fun compared to the K5. 
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Offline ericsol

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2009, 07:01:17 AM »
That bike looks quite nice for 8 hundies.
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Offline barryadam

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2009, 07:07:08 AM »
Quote from: mrhoney on September 06, 2009, 08:53:24 AM
...I plan to head out with my kidos and bring this beast along. 

Bike looks great.
If your kids are young or just starting to ride, you might find the X to be a better choice for their pace.
Just sayin'...
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Offline ID KX500

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2009, 07:25:42 AM »
MrHoney,,, from the Beehive State,,, ironic.  :-D
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Offline 2000kaw

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2009, 06:40:40 AM »
Not a bad find for 800 dollars, can't really go wrong for that price considering it's a KX500.
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Offline mrhoney

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2009, 09:26:40 AM »
Quote from: barryadam on September 11, 2009, 07:07:08 AM
Quote from: mrhoney on September 06, 2009, 08:53:24 AM
...I plan to head out with my kidos and bring this beast along. 

Bike looks great.
If your kids are young or just starting to ride, you might find the X to be a better choice for their pace.
Just sayin'...

True.  I do have an 11 year old Son and a 17 yr old Daughter that enjoy riding.  They are both into 4 wheelers though.  I've tried getting them hooked into motorcycles, but all of their friends have wheelers and that's what they want to ride.  We've had an CRF50, a Thumpstar 125, and most recently a YZ85.  They just haven't enjoyed it as much as the wheeler, but I keep trying! 
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Offline sandman540

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Re: Newest Nube!
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2009, 12:22:20 PM »
Hi, Darn nice bike for the little amount of cash. Have fun with it. I sure love my k5
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