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KX500 Supersport
Abbott:
Hey guys. Been a while since I've posted but there has been a decent amount of progress on the KX. Spring time gets real busy for me. I have my full time job and wrench on Ducati's as a side gig (this is my fun money, hence the KX LOL).
Just got my rear wheel back from powder coat and put the new tire on. also had them powder coat the chain adjuster blocks, chain alignment pieces and upper motor mounts (a lot more stuff still to be done yet!) put on a superlite sprocket and DID chain. Also have the TOPAR sprocket cover recommended by some of you folks. Took an ohlins steering damper from a GSXR 750 and mounted it to the frame and a ProTek fork mount. should perform very well. have to send the damper out for a rebuild however.
Next is the bodywork!!! wooooo!
Abbott:
Hey guys. Been a while since I've posted. All the mechanical fabrication is complete so it's been mostly a lot of finishing work. Getting pieces powder coated and painted. sanding the tank and tail down tonight to get it ready for primer and hopefully paint this weekend so long as the weather allows. Taking it to mid ohio in 2 weeks so it has to be ready by then! LOL wish me luck!
Abbott:
finally got to ride it down my street for the first time! still trying to get the carb set up just right. I've adjusted the float bowls, needle position, pilot and main jet and it is getting closer. still doesn't have nearly the throttle response I'd like at 1/8th turn to 1/2 but once this bike opens up on the pipe, wow does it move!
sandblaster:
I can't see or find what carb your using..
If it's a stock carb I would swap it out for a 38mm Keihin quad vent air striker.
You will gain HP through the entire RPM range and quicker throttle response.
Dyno proven.
If you want a used one, 96-97 KX250, 2000 Cr250.
You will need the throttle and cable from whatever you choose.
Or, you can buy a new one from Sudco for around $200.
Then again, getting your jetting dialed in will have a huge effect on throttle response.
Abbott:
awesome sandblaster! thanks for the heads up. I am heading to mid ohio this weekend with the KX so it won't happen right away but that will certainly be something to upgrade then...
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