New to Site Introduction

[LSolley]

Hello everyone, I am new to this site as I recently traded for a 2001 KX500.  I am still in the process of trying to fix all the problems that I have found from the previous owner.  Every bolt hole in the frame was stripped, exhaust bent, subframe bent.  I have just about fixed everything, I should be able to start soon.  I did get to ride it once when I traded.  It did not feel very safe.  I have been riding bikes for years, but I have never owned a 500.  I'm sure that I will searching the site for information on the kx.  Thanks for the site.

[hughes]

Hey we're glad to have you aboard, welcome.

[YUNGGUNNAZ]

welcome. 500 is a beast to hold on to when it feels right.

[Friar-Tuck]

 Welcome Sol,
 I think once you get the old girl running safely your gonna be surprised at how well behaved they acually are.
   The big secret.....Throttle control!  That's it.  I think alot of guys get hurt thinking it can't be much worse than a newer 450 stroke, jump on and whack open the throttle...that's when things start to happen...quickly.
   Oh well, If a broke down plump old codger like me trailrides one I believe anyone with a lick of sense and can touch the ground can do it.! 
  Please feel free to jump in with any problems.  ( It makes the Boss Feel good to see all the new posts  )
  Tuck\o/