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First Issue with my Ex Team Green KX500

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Motorrad:

--- Quote from: 2-Stroke Tom on May 23, 2011, 02:14:13 AM ---The needle actually broke below the c clip groove, and I can't figure out why this happened. The slide doesn't appear to be worn out, and it fits snugly in the carb bore.

Motorrad, you are correct, the left side radiator has the bleed screw welded up. Same thing with the bleed screw on type of my cylinder head, Team Green must have had some coolant leak issues, so they welded the entire system up. Just have to be careful when doing a coolant change so you don't trap air.

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Yep... My Original head had the bleeder welded up also (Now hangs on the wall)..

2-Stroke Tom:
I tried to order the same replacement needle, which was a N82P from cheapcycleparts.com. Just got an email that this part is backordered, so I ordered the stock needle (N82M) in the meantime. Anyone know where to find a N82P needle?

I'm sure Team Green jetted the bike properly, since it always fires first kick when it's warmed up, throttle response is crisp, and with my 40:1 fuel mixture the silencer seems to have the perfect amount of oily wetness at the end after a full days ride. I haven't even checked the jetting with spark plug readings because it's got to be pretty close if it runs this way. That's why I will try and get the N82P to throw back in it.

snoopjonnyjon:
Those intake bridges may or may not be cracked. There's a parting line there on every casting. Sometimes it can be extremely difficult to tell what is actually cracked, and what is just a casting flaw.

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