KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Kaveman42 on June 13, 2005, 12:44:56 PM

Title: First ride
Post by: Kaveman42 on June 13, 2005, 12:44:56 PM

Just got back from my first ride on a dirt bike, ever. Had a great time and didnt crash at all. Now I know what you guys are talking about throttle control.  I got on it a little o straight aways and I can feel the bike wanting to fly. I definitly have a lot of getting used to before I can unleash the 500.  :wink:

Title: First ride
Post by: Timbowe on June 13, 2005, 07:41:04 PM

Sound as tho your on the right track. The ol kx5 is the ducks nuts when it comes to fun. They are a very easy bike to pilot when treated with a certain amount of respect [specially when starting out]. Work out the power to weight ratio. That kx is round 65 hp and weighs bout a 100kgs. That is more than most top range sports cars. Stick with it and ye shall be treated to some very wide grins on the ol dial. Time in the saddle. You'll be unleashing in no time. GO THE GREEN! :twisted:

Title: First ride
Post by: mikesmith on June 13, 2005, 07:41:14 PM

One day at a time and youll be there!

Title: First ride
Post by: Kaveman42 on June 14, 2005, 06:34:58 PM

Going riding again tomorrow too. Should be fun.

Title: First ride
Post by: hughes on June 15, 2005, 03:35:00 AM

Kaveman42, If you plan on fix'n up your bike take some before and after pictures and post them in our gallery. You have very good,clean bike to start with if you want to make her into somthing special.

Title: First ride
Post by: Arigato on June 15, 2005, 03:50:55 AM

If you want to spruce her up, I may have some ideas.... :D

Title: First ride
Post by: hughes on June 15, 2005, 04:00:30 AM

Arigato, I would like take you bike for a all day ride in some georgia red clay and give it back to to wash and clean :D  :D  :D

Title: First ride
Post by: Arigato on June 15, 2005, 04:24:30 AM

I'm hitting some red sand this weekend.  As for the red clay, no problem!  I'd just buy all new plastics and start over!  I hear that stuff is gnarly.

Title: First ride
Post by: hughes on June 15, 2005, 07:06:29 AM

Yes it is. But if you spary silcone over all the plastic and use wd-40 on the engine parts the clay doesn't stick or stain and can be cleaned. I have seen bikes here that don't get coated and that clay will stain and then you have your work cut out for you.

Title: First ride
Post by: Arigato on June 15, 2005, 12:03:21 PM

That sounds a lot like the dirt in southern Utah.