KX Riders
Commercially available service offered by members of KXRiders. => OEM-CYCLE => Topic started by: sandblaster on September 11, 2018, 05:06:14 PM
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Here is a blurb from Alex:
Getting prepped to do this run end of September first part of October. About 2200 miles. Going to end in Vegas and attend the AIM expo. As little pavement as possible, trail, and back roads. Here is the kicker, my lifelong friend and I have decided to do it on a couple of special prepped Kawasaki KX 500's. Not adventure bikes, but this had ought to be one heck of one. More info and pics to come. We have been planning thise for almost 2 years so we hope we can pull it off with very little support. Yes we will be packing fuel and spare pre-mix. Engines balanced, set up for pump gas, WPC tested transmissions and more..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7020)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7021)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7022)
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(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7023)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7024)
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Keep those pics coming :-)
What a mission! Well done.
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Every KX500 needs a battery box... :-o
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7028)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7029)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7030)
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Man, that case coating is beautiful. Is it cerakote?
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Yep... Cerakote is good stuff...
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Mitaka billet replacement clutch basket
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7031)
Balanced crank with a Wossner rod
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7032)
Fully rebuilt front brake caliper that has been Cerakoted..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7033)
WPC treated trans with Overdrive 5th gear.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7034)
Various goodies for the front end including Pro Action valving....
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7035)
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Yep... Cerakote is good stuff...
Are you offering that service now?
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Whoa there fella... Not me.... It's a lot of work and I have too many projects going on...
Jason is doing it here at the shop on some builds he's doing.
I'm not sure if he wants to do it or not on a individual basis.
To do it right takes a lot of time...
What do you need done?
Oh yes... Alex does it as well....
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I figured this thread would be a good plug if you were. I would love to do the calipers (and now the cases) on my aluminum bike, but I think I need to quit at some point before I go completely nuts. :-D
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Never stop improving....
Humble beginnings...
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7040)
And other humble beginnings... Remember, Alex is prepping two bikes.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7037)
Hmmm... Looks like a plan to me.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7039)
Rackem..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7041)
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Yes... these should add some comfort..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7042)
Custom shims for the 5th gear overdrive
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7043)
Swing arm conversion to run a KX450F rear brake caliper and brake rotor..
Oversized rotors are good on the street..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7044)
Relocating and changing the style of the caliper hanger.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7045)
You will also need to enlarge the slots for the larger rear axle.
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Misc items for discussion... But I'm pooped out so just look at the pics and be happy...
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7047)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7048)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7049)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7050)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7051)
I'll give you a hint on the engine cases... The Overdrive 5th needs a bit of extra clearance...
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Top notch sandblaster, was that a sneaky shot of the enemy CR5OO in the back ground?
Have you used the flex bars before with any good results?
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Oh yeah... Playing with the pink bikes helps us to understand what the dark side is all about... :evil:
I've never used the Flexx bars personally but I will be using them on my KtX500e build so I will have some feedback them.
But, Alex will beat me too it for his 2200 mile ride.
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Need power? Get one...
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7052)
Power Dynamo power... 100 watts of juice so Alex can have his seat warmer :lol:
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7053)
One KX Guru Racing designed two piece clutch cover coming up!
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7054)
Custom foot peg brackets to mount newer style pegs on..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7055)
Two piece clutch cover is just about done..
Just needs to test fit and grind a little from the ID.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7056)
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Is there a reference point photo of how much to machine off those cases for the two piece conversion?
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(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3498)
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Awesome sandblaster just let me get the calculator for the metric conversion :-)
Is there a need to increase the oil capacity for any greater reliability by slightly lifting the cover off the clutch pack with a spacer?
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Awesome sandblaster just let me get the calculator for the metric conversion :-)
.25 / .03937 = 6.3500127000254mm :-o
Is there a need to increase the oil capacity for any greater reliability by slightly lifting the cover off the clutch pack with a spacer?
I've never added any extra thickness... but then I always dump in the entire bottle of oil in so I've always been about 50ml over the recommended volume of oil. And the wider you make the clutch cover stick out the more you will need to mod your rear brake lever.
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Hehe yeah I work on an imperial lathe so the old 39.37thou to the mm gets a workout :lol:
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More goodies came in.. Thanks Pro Action!
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7058)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7059)
Cerakote, Burnt Bronze
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7060)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7061)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7062)
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If you have not tried one, Guts racing makes amazing seats.
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7063)
Purdy blue stuff
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7064)
I hear that you don't mess with Wookies or they might pull your arms out of there sockets...
Let's not test that theory..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7065)
Alex is no stranger to hardcore rides..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7066)
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What height and density is he goin with for that kinda distance on that seat
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That seat looks tidy
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2200 miles shouldn’t be that tough. I put a barrel of c12 through my kx every winter with minimal maintenance. Usually a piston every season as I find they are much easier to change when they are in one piece.
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Do you sell those foot peg conversion brackets commercially? Please say no, my build is a money pit, if yes how much and what pegs are they suited for :lol:
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So, Crazy Al is over in Montana waiting for the trip to start on Sunday...
Well... Waiting may not be quite the word for it...
More like working on the bikes so the trip can begin lol...
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7130)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7131)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7132)
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Alex's bike was started and ran a bit today so all he has to do is tie up some wiring and fiddle with jetting and he is ready to roll.
Jason's bike needs a bit more work...
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7133)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7134)
As you can see, Alex has made some good progress on it..
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Heading off to their starting point
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7142)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7143)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7144)
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Where can a guy get some of those graphics?
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Alex knows.
When he gets back, hit him up.
I liked them as well..
Ok... Very, very, very long story short there is a huge change of plans... :-o :| :roll: :evil:
I'll let Alex give you the sordid details when he returns.
For now... Just enjoy the pics :lol:
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7160)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7161)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7162)
Yep... a old part failed... Thank goodness they had a extra :-D
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7163)
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That's cruising in style :-D
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7164)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7165)
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(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7166)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7167)
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7168)
A nice little OHV park loop..
(http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/download/file.php?id=7169)
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Very interested in this thread. I'll read it tonight.
I have been working on a plan of doing a Bun Burner Gold on a KX500.
That's 1500 miles in less than 24 hours. Thinking about doing it all in Oklahoma City (Okc).
I've done an In-City Insanity Okc Saddle Sore 1000. 1000 miles in less than 24 hours never leaving Okc.
That's 18 laps of Okc. I did it on my 1995 Kawasaki Voyager XII.
Most likely I'll have to settle for a Saddle Sore 1000. A person really needs a 350 mile range for the
Bun Burner 1500. That would be hard to do on a KX500.
Congratulations on your ride.