Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
18" rear wheel on a KX500
Kawadougie:
I changed mine to an 18" primarily to gain traction in the loose stuff. It does make a difference. I bought a Buchanan spoke set and an Excel rim. Total cost was about $160.00 It was very easy to install because Kawasaki drills the spoke holes in the hub so it acts a a guide. It also helps that all of the spokes are the same. I had the old rim off and the new one on in about an hour. Much better than the old drum brake Huskies. :D
triffecpa:
well, I just got my first pinch flat on Monday (at least I assume that's what it is. I got a flat tire without any visible penetrating objects in the tire). Also beat the crap out of the rim (I noticed a crack in it when I pulled the tire off last night). Rode over some rocky, sharp terrain in the Cochiti Canyon area. I guess that I'm going to have to look into this conversion. In the meantime, I bought a cheap 120/90x19 rear tire and a new tube so that I can get back in the dirt this weekend. Does anyone have a good (ie cheap) source for the spokes and rim? Is it worth it to have the rim welded? The crack is thru the bead area (about 1/2" long total). Thanks Tracy
Paul:
Monkeybutt Part, you should be able to get it for $185 or so, rim + spokes.
teamgreen500:
I beleive the KDX200 wheels are a direct fit with capable/identical bearings (The KDX is a "Dual-Sport" in other markets; hence, it's a fairly heavy duty design) I've noticed the part # on the old micro-fice(sp?). There's a "model year" issue here, I think. I'll check. I think it's 89-92 KDX rear wheels...
A note: I've been using the 120/100-19 Kenda Carlsbad in the rear. This tire has about as much sidewall as most 18" tires and I've yet to get a flat while running a Bridgestone or Dunlop H/D tube. This is a very viable alternative to building/buying an 18" rear wheel.
Manny
doordie:
Here is mine "18 wheeler" :lol:
We have a lots of that combo here in Sweden ?cause many
race enduro here.
Easy to get.... :wink:
I use it for my races in enduro togheter with rubber "no flat" mousse.
Bulletprof!!! :twisted:
//doordie
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