KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: twosmokerider116 on May 30, 2012, 06:58:27 AM

Title: 1986 kx 500 problems/ questions
Post by: twosmokerider116 on May 30, 2012, 06:58:27 AM

So now that I got her cylinder honed, new rings, new top end gaskets, I think the clutch is worn. How do I know? Does anyone have a cross- reference chart? And also when the engine begins gets hot the clutch slips. Is that another sign ?

Title: Re: 1986 kx 500 problems/ questions
Post by: Friar-Tuck on May 30, 2012, 07:39:51 PM

Hey Two Smoke,
  The service manual has a thickness service limit on the fibers and also glazing,checking cracks warpage etc.    there is a sample of the service manuals and Clymer Here:
http://www.kxriders.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=1&page=2
http://s69.photobucket.com/profile/Friar-Tuck

Title: Re: 1986 kx 500 problems/ questions
Post by: twosmokerider116 on June 01, 2012, 04:01:45 AM

Okay, thats my next purchase. But until then I need to know how to get the kickstarter Post ( http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/2443-kawasaki-1986-kx500-kx500-b2/assemblies/61691-kickstarter-mechanism)  PART #13061 )  off. I need to get that to slide off to see the clutch. It just wont budge. Is there a secret to getting that thing off? Thanks.

Title: Re: 1986 kx 500 problems/ questions
Post by: sandblaster on June 01, 2012, 06:45:44 AM

Get out a torch and heat it all around the bottom.
Every now and then we get one just like yours and it's the only way I have found to break them loose without a ton of work.