KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: BigGreenMachine on March 17, 2007, 08:56:56 AM

Title: 500 Questions. What Tank is This?
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 17, 2007, 08:56:56 AM
Hey guys. I have an 88 KX5 motor and it needs a home. I was wondering if the swingarm/rear end and front end from an earlier model KX5 would fit an 88 frame? Are there any differences in the KX5 chassis over the years? I may be able to pick up the '88 rear end but is it under par compared to the late model KX5 stuff?

The KX 250 USD front end fits with only the changing of the steering stem right?

What is the best KX500 tire combo for loose dirt/hardpack fire roads and some muddy trails? Basicly the best all terrain setup?

Will protaper ATV bend bars fit the KX5 clamps? Will they be too wide and tall?

James
Title: Re: 500 Questions
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 18, 2007, 03:30:36 AM
Are there any differences in the gas tanks between years? These two are different, one being slightly shorter.

Anyone have pics of a ZIP Ty gas tank and shrouds mounted?
Title: Re: 500 Questions
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 18, 2007, 10:42:07 AM
What tank is this?? OEM? Clarke?

http://www.kxriders.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=20&pos=0
Title: Re: 500 Questions. What Tank is This?
Post by: Mick on March 18, 2007, 11:08:50 AM
Looks like a late 80's 250 tank to me.
Title: Re: 500 Questions. What Tank is This?
Post by: doordie on March 18, 2007, 08:45:37 PM
Mick,that?s right!

It?s a KX250 gastank from 1989 and it?s mine(nr43)! 8-)
(only one year Kawasaki made it,very rare)
Title: Re: 500 Questions. What Tank is This?
Post by: BigGreenMachine on March 19, 2007, 06:17:03 AM
Well it looks great!
Anyone have a ZIP Ty gas tank mounted up?