KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Polar-Bus on April 04, 2021, 07:16:20 AM

Title: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: Polar-Bus on April 04, 2021, 07:16:20 AM

And it's getting to be a concern ! Tried finding an aftermarket  front swingarm chain buffer  and NOTHING but OEM. Dam part was $49 but at least it's still available. Got my rear end all torn apart and I thought it was in good shape. NOT.  The lower shock pivot arm bearing was sized. Luckily no damage to the actual pivot arm.  So about $310 later my rear drivetrain will be GTG .  I'll have to keep a better grasp on lubing the rear suspension pivot components for sure.

(https://i.ibb.co/X3b17mP/DSCF1310-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8d0qrFw)

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: KXDINO on April 04, 2021, 02:08:11 PM

At least you could get oem , what happens when there gone ,  i keep all my worn and broken kx etc stuff just in case i need to remanufacture it , lucky there some real good fellas out there making tranny parts ,cases, power valves etc for the k5 and other kawi models. I hope someone like tm design step up and start making chain guides for older models they make a long lasting guide but they have only a small range for the newer models.

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: Polar-Bus on April 05, 2021, 07:29:17 AM

Quote from: KXDINO on April 04, 2021, 02:08:11 PM

At least you could get oem , what happens when there gone ,  i keep all my worn and broken kx etc stuff just in case i need to remanufacture it , lucky there some real good fellas out there making tranny parts ,cases, power valves etc for the k5 and other kawi models. I hope someone like tm design step up and start making chain guides for older models they make a long lasting guide but they have only a small range for the newer models.

Agreed. Ive invested in a 3D printer and im learning how to print using carbon fiber infused nylon. Worst case scenario is i can replicate plastic parts in CAD and then 3d print them.

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: KXDINO on April 05, 2021, 08:10:03 AM

Sounds good.

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: sandblaster on April 05, 2021, 10:21:58 PM

Yup  8-)

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: Polar-Bus on April 08, 2021, 12:23:39 AM

All i can say is thank god for Pivot Works !👍

Title: Re: Been out of the parts availability loop
Post by: Polar-Bus on April 09, 2021, 12:31:51 PM

Ahhhh the wonderful memories. I think this is the 3rd set in the past 35 years i've had to do S/A bearings and each time I get a little better at experience. These bearings are such a royal PIA to extract from being rusted and seized !! Once you do finally get them out and after buffing the bores clean , and new bearings, and some generous heat the new bearings press in pretty easy.

(https://i.ibb.co/7p2bVMP/DSCF1313-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZgWNK45)