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1990 KX500 SF conversion, few Q's

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174ktm:
Update -
Not much of a update, this Canadian winter is causing havoc on my riding right now. Have not taken my 500 engine out yet because of the winter blues, but have been collecting a few parts over the last few months
-New FMF SH pipe and PC silencer
-New Vforce 2
-Lightly used Hinson clutch basket
-New shifter
-DP clutch pack
-Degree wheel
-New Kicker and intake

Took the ignition cover off tonight and gave the crank a wiggle up and down and there is small amount of play (1 - 2 mm), engine will be split.

sandblaster:
Yep... That is a typical KX500 with a few miles on it.
Since you are splitting the cases you may as well do it right and replace everything that you can still buy...
What you can't buy, get it rebuilt...

174ktm:
Got the motor out and pulled the jug,
Cylinder(jug) looks newer than the rest of the bike 9.5/10
Power valves look good (gears) 9/10
Cylinder head seen a explosion of a piston, 5/10  :-o
Piston 86mm, I think its a Wiseco
Head gasket is a 1mm
Connecting rod is got some play for sure. I will get the motor split in a day or two

Degree wheel misplaced (Wifey)
I didnt a chance to get any measurements.

I have my eye on a 1999 KX500 in really good shape, might pick it up this week if I can figure out a way to sneak it into the garage and add it to the bike collection before wifey can do a dirt bike count.

umberto:

--- Quote from: 174ktm on April 15, 2018, 03:39:46 AM ---Got the motor out and pulled the jug,
Cylinder(jug) looks newer than the rest of the bike 9.5/10
Power valves look good (gears) 9/10
Cylinder head seen a explosion of a piston, 5/10  :-o
Piston 86mm, I think its a Wiseco
Head gasket is a 1mm
Connecting rod is got some play for sure. I will get the motor split in a day or two

Degree was misplaced (Wifey)
I didnt a chance to get any measurements.

I have my eye on a 1999 KX500 in really good shape, might pick it up this week if I can figure out a way to sneak it into the garage and add it to the bike collection before wifey can do a dirt bike count.

--- End quote ---
Distract her with flowers.  It works for me.   :evil:

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