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New Guy With New to me 00' KX500

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Kawadougie:
I've got a 2003 and I had Nor-Cal Racing install gold valves in both ends.  Now it rides like a Cadillac.  To quicken up the steering I've dropped the forks down an inch.  I run an FMF Gnarly pipe, Moose reed spacer and Moto Tassinari reed block.  Jetting is way fat from the factory, especially on the pilot.  I ride a lot from 3000 to 5000 feet and I'm running a 45 pilot and a 160 main.  I also installed a Steahly flywheel weight which makes it a pussycat in the woods but still haul butt when you get a chance to pass.

Rocky:
Hi everyone I also am a new owner of a almost new 2000 kx 500. The bike is 100% stock and i was wondering what pipe you guys recommend and what mods can be done to get the most out of it. I rode it this weekend and it runs great, but i noticed that the honda 450 could stay with me untill 4th gear then i would start to pull away but i was SHOCKED.
Thnx for the help

mikesmith:
The KX is a real versatile bike that can be set up for just about any thing.What kind of rideing do you mostly do?Desert-wide open or tight single track-low end,or some where in the middle?

Rocky:
hi, i mostly do open riding no track stuff " I would get killed" LOL. just racing straight in the soft dirt and hills and some trail riding

mikesmith:
Well if your rideing wide open a lot try a FMF or PC desert pipe,tight with hills and loose dirt a Gnarly,or a Fatty for all around use and the stock silencer with a weld on Sparkey.A Moose reed spacer,V-Force reed system are good buys.Jetting is a must,and gearing for your type of rideing.A Scotts steering dampner,fat bars,hand guards and suspension set up are areas to upgrade.Theres lots of good info here,may have to dig a little but this will get you started.

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