Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
a working compresion release is here
jfabmotorsports.com:
Motorrad,
It is hard to tell from the video. I was only trying to make the point that a shot fat guy could start the K5 without boot, from a seated position while keeping both hands on the bars.
Yes you have to hold it while you do have to hold it while you are kicking it. That feature in itself was another reason I thought it would be a good idea to have full control over the valve. The chain saw valve that I installed on the AF will reset if the engine sneezes or hits and does not stay running for whatever reason, and we all know that happens. After having to hunt for the hot start button on my YZ426, which is on the carb right next to the choke knob, I realized that for me it would be better to have it on the bars. It my not make a lot of difference in a 2 hour hare scramble or a long distance race but I race MX and if I stall it in a berm a few second can make a lot of difference in a 6 lap race with a 2 min lap.
I have used it with the clutch side Moose and ASV lever and the chrome one that comes in the kit.
JFAB
Danger4u2:
I like the idea of the cable/handle bar controlled release. With my right knee/leg problems I have to use my right hand to assist getting my foot onto the kicker. A hot start controlled release on the left handle bar would be ideal for me.
gianni2takt:
--- Quote from: jfabmotorsports.com on November 05, 2009, 03:42:53 PM ---Motorrad,
It is hard to tell from the video. I was only trying to make the point that a shot fat guy could start the K5 without boot, from a seated position while keeping both hands on the bars.
Yes you have to hold it while you do have to hold it while you are kicking it. That feature in itself was another reason I thought it would be a good idea to have full control over the valve. The chain saw valve that I installed on the AF will reset if the engine sneezes or hits and does not stay running for whatever reason, and we all know that happens. After having to hunt for the hot start button on my YZ426, which is on the carb right next to the choke knob, I realized that for me it would be better to have it on the bars. It my not make a lot of difference in a 2 hour hare scramble or a long distance race but I race MX and if I stall it in a berm a few second can make a lot of difference in a 6 lap race with a 2 min lap.
I have used it with the clutch side Moose and ASV lever and the chrome one that comes in the kit.
JFAB
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did you have ever gotten the remote lever adapter designed and tested for the compression release valve that i build for my bike?
jfabmotorsports.com:
gianni2takt,
Back when the whole cable operated compression release valve was being kicked around I had thought a couple of designs through. The adapter for yours was one of them but due to the cost of manufacturing I decided to go version that had already been tested for years in other applications.
I installed the "chain saw" valve in my personal KX500AF and it works flawlessly. The lever/cable operated one in the k5 bleeds a little more compression and works a little better in my opinion. I do like the cable idea.
Larry is working on a his version of an adapter to remotely operate his compression release. When he gets it perfected I am sure it will be up to par with all of his work.
Here is a picture of the one that I came up with for the saw valve.
JFAB
gianni2takt:
--- Quote from: jfabmotorsports.com on December 24, 2009, 04:53:58 AM ---gianni2takt,
Back when the whole cable operated compression release valve was being kicked around I had thought a couple of designs through. The adapter for yours was one of them but due to the cost of manufacturing I decided to go version that had already been tested for years in other applications.
I installed the "chain saw" valve in my personal KX500AF and it works flawlessly. The lever/cable operated one in the k5 bleeds a little more compression and works a little better in my opinion. I do like the cable idea.
Larry is working on a his version of an adapter to remotely operate his compression release. When he gets it perfected I am sure it will be up to par with all of his work.
Here is a picture of the one that I came up with for the saw valve.
JFAB
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looks fantastic!!!!
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