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2003 KX500 build (Progress Pics)
kxpegger:
Looks like it's already done!
greylynn:
Yeah, it pretty much was already done, but I can't leave anything stock lol. It's stripped down to the frame almost now. I have to find a way to get that top exhaust mount welded.......There are a ton of parts on the way..I'll post pics.
Grey
Polar-Bus:
--- Quote from: greylynn on May 03, 2011, 12:12:19 PM ---Yeah, it pretty much was already done, but I can't leave anything stock lol. It's stripped down to the frame almost now. I have to find a way to get that top exhaust mount welded.......There are a ton of parts on the way..I'll post pics.
Grey
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IMO, don't loose sleep over the broken exhaust mount. It's a common issue with the KX500's. Mine was broken when I bought my bike back in '05, it's still broke today. There is no need for 3 mounts IMO, but if it really bothers you than have a new mount welded...
FYI, have a GOOD look at the inside of your subframe on the drive chain side, it should be all gouged from the drive chain. This is an issue you need to address. Many of us rivet a piece of sheetmatal or plastic on the inside of the subframe to act as a buffer from the chain. I have a bunch of 1"X6" teflon strips that work the balls PM me your mailing address and i'll maile you one.
greylynn:
--- Quote from: Polar-Bus on May 03, 2011, 09:54:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: greylynn on May 03, 2011, 12:12:19 PM ---Yeah, it pretty much was already done, but I can't leave anything stock lol. It's stripped down to the frame almost now. I have to find a way to get that top exhaust mount welded.......There are a ton of parts on the way..I'll post pics.
Grey
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IMO, don't loose sleep over the broken exhaust mount. It's a common issue with the KX500's. Mine was broken when I bought my bike back in '05, it's still broke today. There is no need for 3 mounts IMO, but if it really bothers you than have a new mount welded...
FYI, have a GOOD look at the inside of your subframe on the drive chain side, it should be all gouged from the drive chain. This is an issue you need to address. Many of us rivet a piece of sheetmatal or plastic on the inside of the subframe to act as a buffer from the chain. I have a bunch of 1"X6" teflon strips that work the balls PM me your mailing address and i'll maile you one.
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Thanks for the info, I really don't want to pay out the rear to fix the weld, I'll have to see how much it will cost me. I didn't see any gouging on my subframe, can you post pics of where you are talking about?
Grey
Polar-Bus:
--- Quote from: greylynn on May 04, 2011, 03:03:11 AM ---
--- Quote from: Polar-Bus on May 03, 2011, 09:54:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: greylynn on May 03, 2011, 12:12:19 PM ---Yeah, it pretty much was already done, but I can't leave anything stock lol. It's stripped down to the frame almost now. I have to find a way to get that top exhaust mount welded.......There are a ton of parts on the way..I'll post pics.
Grey
--- End quote ---
IMO, don't loose sleep over the broken exhaust mount. It's a common issue with the KX500's. Mine was broken when I bought my bike back in '05, it's still broke today. There is no need for 3 mounts IMO, but if it really bothers you than have a new mount welded...
FYI, have a GOOD look at the inside of your subframe on the drive chain side, it should be all gouged from the drive chain. This is an issue you need to address. Many of us rivet a piece of sheetmatal or plastic on the inside of the subframe to act as a buffer from the chain. I have a bunch of 1"X6" teflon strips that work the balls PM me your mailing address and i'll maile you one.
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the info, I really don't want to pay out the rear to fix the weld, I'll have to see how much it will cost me. I didn't see any gouging on my subframe, can you post pics of where you are talking about?
Grey
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I archived my post years ago that showed my mod but the imageshack pics are no good anymore. I'll try to find the pics in my computer. Here's another post I found:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,2492.0.html
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,1533.0.html
Here's some really great tips :
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,434.0.html
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