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Making a 500 turn

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2-Stroke Tom:
Does anyone know when to get the aftermarket dog bones? The Pro Circuit ones are no longer available.

ELRUKO:
Hey Justin:  For desert riding like you do, you need a great front tire that tracks in the sand.  I have used for years D 755, but there arent't many left.  I have a D 733 on now, but they are discontinued also...  I have used on my 450f a B M59  lots of guys in the desert use them.  Great turning, weak sidewall, use a HD tube.  The forks should be slid up in the clamps to the 2nd ring, about 1/4"  My forks are plush, so the front end settles in the turns.  I have ridden my kx500 on Tecate single track for 10 yrs.  It has PC valving and rides like it has ground effects.  It hugs the trail.  If the front end is up in the air, it will never turn.  My 450 has stiff forks and doesn't like to turn, the 500 will dive in deeper!   ELRUKO

kx5rider:
Tom, I found a set of the pro circuits on ebay new in the package...they pop up from time to time.

KXcam22:
I found two things tha both made a huge improvement in how the K5 turns.  First is the the K5 love to steer with weight on the pegs.  Try cornering with all your weight focused on the inside peg.  You might be surprised.  For me front tire choice was key.  I went through 3 or 4 front tires before I found one that worked they way I wanted.  It might be accidental but the best combo ended up being a matched front/rear pair.  But face it, the K5 is an old chassis that does not turn as well as the new bikes, so to beat them in the corners it will require more effort from the rider.  Cam.

JustinSB:
Thanks guys. I've got two races in three weeks so hopefully I'll get it taken care of by them and maybe teach my self not to be a pussy and turn that big ol sumbitch.

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