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2001KX5:
So in waiting to get my first KX500 peiced back together I'm just curious about a few things.

How does the 500 stand up against the new 450 4-strokes? Not in a moto, just general trail, hill and open back road riding?

Same question but against big bore XR's, i.e. 500+.

gowen:
Depending on how good of a rider you are. 4t's can't touch me on my 500, not even in a long shot. Traction is a basic issue at first, but I hook and they are eating roost. The XR500's are dogs compared to either 450 4 or 500 2. I hope this clarifies anything.

Just think about it, 500cc of two stroke power making power every stroke, and a 4t 450 making power every 4 rounds and weighing the same as the 500. Yes, it will kill it in about ALL aspects.

hughes:
Gowen, Said it. It depends on how good off a rider you are. Most people can't ride these bikes at pro level. I can't :cry:. Traction is going to be the key thing you will need to get from your bike. That would be the first thing I would tackle. Flywheel weight, a good pipe FMF gnarly or Pro circuit plamtium 2, reed block spacer, reeds, 120 rear tire. Reeds made a nice change in bikes performance. If you leave the bike in stock trim try a flywheel weight to slow the hit. I don't run one on mike bike and sometimes it shows while we're tril riding.

Timbowe:
You'll realise when you throw you're leg over for the first burst!  :wink:

Arigato:

--- Quote from: Timbowe on April 08, 2006, 02:44:18 PM ---You'll realise when you throw you're leg over for the first burst!  :wink:

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When the slide is all the way up, new ergo's and fancy bling mean nothing.  A well tuned KX500 is still competitive to this day.

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