Thanks for the help. I used this site a lot for a reference after buying this used 96? KX500. Forks leaked, shock leaked, air cleaner dry rot, pipe cracked, etc, etc. I understand it is just a dirt bike but some people just should not own them. The thing looked a miserable stock purple and green and needed much work. The motor was tight though.
Anyway we reworked all that stuff and finished yesterday putting it back together. The kid in the picture is my proud 6?3? 16 year old. First ride he came back with a big grin that made all of my efforts worthwhile.
We live at 8500 feet in Colorado and ride typically higher through the summer. That results in a minimum 25% hit on horsepower so we use size to make up for it. You should se my freaking chainsaw.
The frame is powder coated Hammertone Gray. Race-Tech springs and seals were installed. New UFO black plastic was installed. A new tall foam CEET was installed along with a new cover. An FMF turbine core 2 was installed. Everything was cleaned, polished, waxed, rubbed, shined, well you get the idea.
We need to add some graphics but here it is for you to see in the raw. I just wanted to say thanks because this site was really the only source of information worth looking at for my needs. Those needs were the nuts and bolts of a KX500 and you guys covered it. If anybody is heading to the Rockies PM me and we will show you gods country for payback! Thanks, Mike
