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TimoR:
Hello you all here in this forum!!
I`m a newbie with Kawasakis, the bikes that I have owned now and before are all Honda`s, Yamaha`s and Husqvarna`s. I just bought a 1990 KX500 and I´m going to rebuild it completely. The bike is not in so good shape but everything is working, the carburation is terrible rich, there is some play on the crankshaft bearings... It has a Pro Circuit pipe, Boyesen reeds otherwise is stock.

Best regards, Timo

Foxx4Beaver:
Welcome aboard TimoR...congratulations on your 1st big bore Kawie!
now....post up some pics so we can all check it out :-D

sandblaster:
Your gonna be happy you joined TimoR.
Good guys... Good info... Good times..

TimoR:
That`s where it all started:


Complete stripdown:


Frame sandblasted and powdercoated:


Swingarm painted and fitted to frame with all new bearing set:


Frame, suspension and wheels:




New Goldspeed rims, stainless spokes and original hubs powdercoated, all new bearings:


Less engine:


Engine overhaul, all new bearings, con rod, Wössner piston and cylinder porting:


Engine fitted to frame with new silicone hoses and new radiators:


Almost ready:


Nearly finished, missing some small parts:


This has been an interesting job. All bearings (frame and engine) plastics, radiators, seat foam and cover, rims, spokes, hoses, graphics, brake discs and hoses, handlebars, controls, wires, bolts, tyres, air filter, FMF Gnarly desert exhaust pipe and powercore 2 silencer..... are new. Suspension is set up by a specialist, cylinder is ported... still waiting new float valve and reed spacer. After that, I hope plenty of fun riding. 8-)

Foxx4Beaver:
sweet...that thing looks awesome!
who did the porting?...if you don't mind revealing.

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