Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Plethora of Questions
NastyNick:
Oven cleaner worked! I soaked with some mild (said it on the can ;) ) it for about 15 to 20 minutes, washed it with warm soapy water That loosened it up a bit, so I repeated the process. twice more. Finally got the valves up far enough to get the governer rod out. Had to repeat the process a couple more times to get the valves all the way out. Then the middle one came out too. It's one big chunk of carbon, but it starting to clean up a bit. I think it will be ok.
Paul: Where can you get a new cylinder for $300 at?? My dealer wants close to $600 for one then probably another 400 for all the other stuff! I think they charge full-boat retails on OEM parts.
Question on pistons: I picked up a new wiseco kit on eBay. Looks good, except there is a small (1/16" x 1/8") bur (for lack of a better word) near the rear of the piston. Will it be OK? It was packed real good, so I am not sure how that happened. If you don't think it's OK, my original piston looks good too (no breaks/crack/etc) except there is some really small pitting on the top.
Just think, I thought the beast was powerfully before! After all this, and a working KIPS, it should rip my arms out of the sockets when I give it the onion. :)
gowen:
:oops: I feel like an idiot asking this, but what are you guys talking about the oil bleeder hole and a drilled hole in the frame? Are you talking about the oil drain bolt at the bottom of the motor? or the little bolt in the side to check the oil height? I'm quite confused..
Anyway, I too am in another rebuild and I also have a serious leaky counter sproket leak. I guess it's time for another seal. :x
mikesmith:
Your not an idot,only someone who thinks they know everything and wont ask is an idiot.The bleeder is the small bolt in the head to bleed the air out as you add coolant,its nothing to do with oil and the hole was drilled in the bolt to safety wire it from vibrating out.
Paul:
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Anyway, I too am in another rebuild and I also have a serious leaky counter sproket leak. I guess it's time for another seal. :x
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Quit feeding that thing seals and read this thread:
http://www.pitbull-racing.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=434&start=0
GreenMachine:
Well, I just did some research for a cylinder, here is what I found. None for $300. I did however find one for $399 at midwestaction cycle.
As for any one else, what do you all think about the wiseco piston kits. Some say yes some no. But all of the people I talk to own small bore 2 strokes.
Jody
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