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don46:
I would NOT go with a 86 motor, while it may be a runner today, when you need parts it may be a nightmare to get some of them as some have already been discontinued. I think even if you do go to 295 you may have balance issues. I think I would look for a newer 500 motor.

Foxx4Beaver:

--- Quote from: LukeG on January 17, 2015, 04:48:25 PM ---But there is an 86 500 engine for sale near me for $1500, it's a runner and comes complete. Also has a lectron carb. I have the skills to fit the 500 engine into the 90 frame, I just don't know what to do!
What do you guys think?

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I posted several K5 motors just a couple weeks ago if you're looking to spend that kind of money on an engine...

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,13918.0.html

I just looked, and 3 are still available...
it would be better to try and find a blown '89-'04 K5 motor for a couple/few hundred bucks, and then completely rebuild it yourself...then you know what you have :-)

LukeG:
I missed the 86 motor, in Australia they are rare on the best of days. A clapped out complete bike will still set you back around $3000. I have seen a CR500AFX for sale for $21000 and there is a CR500E for $14000, this one is street legal in Australia.
Shipping an engine from the states to Australia is also a real pain in the arse. I will keep searching, you never know what might pop up.

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