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2003 KX500 build (Progress Pics)
sniper1:
If someone were to start making a rub protector I would surely buy one just in case someone out there is feeling ambitious :) too bad the aftermarket subframe maker doesn't add one onto the K5 subframe for those who buy them it would be a nice addition or selling point to have something with a replaceable runner for the spot the chain rubs at.
Since I raced my bikes since I was 8 years old I had to learn to do a lot of things on the bikes but always paid to have the internal work done or stripping the bikes so hats off to you for being able to take the bike down and do your own work I should have taken the plunge but was skeered.
serafin:
Get yourself a piece of 5/8 heater hose split it down the middle and zip tie it on. Simple, cheap, easily replaceable.
serafin
Motorrad:
--- Quote from: serafin on May 04, 2011, 03:04:04 PM ---Get yourself a piece of 5/8 heater hose split it down the middle and zip tie it on. Simple, cheap, easily replaceable.
serafin
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I did that last trip out... because I had issues with my stainless one (I was an idiot and put it on backwards so the chain caught the edge and pulled it off)...
It was eaten half way through within 2gal of fuel... (the rubber heater hose)
delphipro5:
The kickstand is nice, I have the same one. But if the bike is running, it will walk itself pretty bad so be carefull! Really, it is just there to prop it up when it's not running. Like when you go back to the truck to smoke a butt and drink a beer. Makes it look cool. And it beats leaning it against a tree out in the woods! Or dragging the "dinner bell triangle" stand around with you!
And I was gonna say that welding the mount is like a 5 min. welding job. I cant see how it could cost more than 30 bucks. I will have to get a rub gaurd on my subframe too, it's chewed up pretty bad.
greylynn:
Ok, I'll keep the kickstand lol. If you look at the pic below you can see where the kickstand wore on the side plate. I don't know if the guy didn't realize it went behind the plate, but it was on the outside rubbing the plate.......I'll investigate this weekend....It felt a little loose.
Anyway, I got some parts today, the VForce reeds look Frappin' sweet!
I also got the exhaust mount welded and the nut welded to the back of it. I thought the guy did a pretty good job and even painted it for me. See pics. I'll get more parts in Friday and get to putting this thing back together a little on the weekend. I ordered a Pro Circuit Platinum 2, I had the Works pipe and the Platinum 2 on my CR500 and I liked them. I think they feel a little more on the pipe if you will than the FMF. This thing is going to be for top end in the dunes anyway. I also think the FMF Turbine Core silencer is not appealing to my eyes. So the FMF will be for sale. The black plastics should be here too.
Grey
Exhaust mount
Kickstand rubbing on plate
Some new Parts
What the bike looks like now
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