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Torch654

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Hello,
« on: October 02, 2005, 02:20:52 AM »
I finley got a dirt bike again after several years away I got one for me and two little bikes for my kids. 92 KX 500.

Offline hughes

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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2005, 08:12:52 AM »
Welcome to the site. Welcome back to riding.
Open Class 2-Stroke Kawasaki KX500
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2005, 11:24:22 AM »
Seems alot of K5 riders are born again riders. I am.  Anyway good bikes! Everything you'll need to know is right here. Welcome Torch.
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Torch654

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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2005, 12:17:55 PM »
thanks. I am already finding a lot of good info on these bikes. :idea:

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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2005, 01:41:36 PM »
Welcome Torch, hope your kids can keep up with your bike. What did you get the kids?
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Spring is here and the Mighty 500 wants to ride.
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Torch654

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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2005, 01:49:34 PM »
XR 70 and 100 both like new for 2000$ They look like they sat most of there life. (The boss thinks I should not start them on an 80cc..... go figure)

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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2005, 02:03:29 PM »
Cool!   I would like to find a cheap XR100 for my girlfriend to ride around in my backyard, just to get a feel for riding.  I think those bikes are great to learn on. I have a buddy who has two and I am waiting until he wants to sell one.  Where are you from? and where do you ride?
Spring is here and the Mighty 500 wants to ride.
 2004 KX500 E16
 Michigan has the best groomed and mapped trail system, check out the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan trail maps.

Torch654

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2005, 02:09:36 PM »
Eugene,Orygun. I haven't gone out riding yet so I still need to ask around on where to ride.

mikesmith

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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2005, 06:11:49 PM »
Welcome!

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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2005, 06:12:08 PM »
Florence. I just moved away from Albany, Or. and up to Washington. The only thing I miss about down there is the Florence dunes. It may be hard for the kids starting out in the sand, but you will love it on the big dune daddy! Just need to get yourself a 10 cup paddle, remove the mudflap, check your jetting with the jetting chart here for the elevation(sea level)and your ready to rip. Have a bike shop install the paddle tire for you on the 19" rear wheel though... dont put yourself through it, its a miserable experience. Lots of open riding area there.
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Torch654

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« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2005, 08:29:07 AM »
Thanks  :D now back to putting around the yard with the kids hehe

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« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2005, 10:39:59 AM »
Quote from: GDubb
Florence. Just need to get yourself a 10 cup paddle,  Have a bike shop install the paddle tire for you on the 19" rear wheel though... dont put yourself through it, its a miserable experience.


http://www.pitbull-racing.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=450

Tire changing instructions. I hate to mess with tire removal/install. After reading this post above, it made it easy.
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« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2005, 12:55:54 PM »
Quote from: Johnniespeed
Cool!   I would like to find a cheap XR100 for my girlfriend to ride around in my backyard, just to get a feel for riding.  I think those bikes are great to learn on. I have a buddy who has two and I am waiting until he wants to sell one.  Where are you from? and where do you ride?


You should, The dam little things are every bit as much FUN to putt around the back yard as I remember from when I was a kid.......And who needs a lawn anyway.