Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Super Motard
2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
sandblaster:
Installed...
No clearance issues now.
I probably have .015" clearance between the tire and the chain.
I'll be watching the sprocket bolts very carefully to make sure there is no problem with them coming loose.
Yes, I used thread locker and torqued them but better to be safe them hash browns on the highway... :o
bansheedave:
I know .120 doesn't seem like much, but how is the alignment between the front and rear sprockets now? I would be worried about premature sprocket wear.
sandblaster:
--- Quote from: bansheedave on August 09, 2013, 07:00:26 AM ---I know .120 doesn't seem like much, but how is the alignment between the front and rear sprockets now? I would be worried about premature sprocket wear.
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Honestly I can't even tell a difference..... yet...
If it starts becoming a issue I can remove the spacer and let the tire rub.
It doesn't rub as bad as my last SM bike even without the spacer and it was never a problem on that bike.
dirk_411:
--- Quote from: Motorrad on August 08, 2013, 02:34:30 PM ---Should have grounded closer to the weld, (on the kickstand) so the current didnt have to run through the frame. (CDI's and such).
Current will take the path of less resistance, no harm done to his cdi and such eletrical equipment. Current isnt going to take a jog up around the chassis when it can take a 14 inch hop (or ever how far it is to the weld) over to the weld to complete the circuit. Different story if the current has to pass directly through or across your frame grounds. Then yah, possible. I agree though typically you ground as close as possible. Im amazed at what you lads are doing with these k5's. Im not a dirt bike guy but a kawasaki tecate 4 guy. I use kx250 top ends and use the k5 hinson billet basket swap over with the T4 back gears.
Any how just my 2 cents on the welding concerns
Here is mine. Im NOT a row of dimes tig welder, I tend to just run a bead... Has MANY miles on it now, so its dirty, scratched etc. weld was never touched with anything more than a wire brush, (and now some rocks, sand, brush).. the 2 lumps are due to kicking the breaker on the welder. had to crank her up to more than the wall liked
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sandblaster:
Hey Dirk, opinions are always appreciated.
The welding didn't hurt anything but it's always a possibility...
I guess it's a good thing I have a complete MZB ignition on the way 8-)
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