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88 K5 Project

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Watercross:
Picked up a 1988 KX500 a few weeks ago and just started the cleanup. Here are a few pics of the Motor so Far, just went threw the Bottom end, split the cases, new Crank, seals and Gaskets. Also, Baking Soda Blasted the Cyl and head before it goes in for bore/hone, just wanted to post my progress

tunster:
I too just got a 88 kx5 to restore.My bottom end is jammed and i havent had time to split it yet but will get to it soon.Let me know about your progress and if you find anything interesting or troublesome.motor looks good bye the way.

Watercross:
My bottom end Looked MINT, so far the only thing I need to find is One Power valve. I found one tooth is missing and I would prefer not to use it. Prob is they don't make them anymore for 88 down, seems like no one has them in stock either. Used or there is a guy on here that has made a few over in Europe.

dirk_diggler:
Good luck with the project.

Look forward to more pictures.

matzilla:
Good luck with the projects guys. My 88 project is finally done and really rips. Just need it to warm up around here so I can ride longer without freezing to death. But this thing is violent. Wheelies from a rolling stop in third gear on hard ground. Tons of power. Too much for the catbox of a field nextdoor. Hard to get out of third. Planning a woods ride with a friend, so maybe I'll have some new stories soon. If you go through your trans and find rounded dogs on the gears you might check into RD Gear in Florida. They did my whole transmission. Repaired the dogs, race cut, fluxed, and cryo'd it all. Shifts like a dream now. All for about 500 with shipping. I would have needed 6 gears if they couldn't repair, and some of them are no longer available.

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