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b0dem:
Hey guys, just bought a 87 kx500 a few weeks ago. Are there any tricks to getting these d**n things to kick over easier? Also I was wondering if 99 or some newer kx plastics would fit on my bike. Im trying to go black.

hughes:
Welcome. I also have an 87 500 that I have completely rebuild from ground up.

Kick start easier? Is your engine hard to start? Mine was hard to start when I first bought it. My float height was off by about 5mm and I changed the jetting on the pilot side. I don't care what year 500 you have there seems to be a process to get them to start. Each bike may be alittle different. At first I had to lean the over on the left side until fuel ran out of the vent lines and then pull up choke kick it one time, push choke down and then a little throttle and second it was running.

Newer plastics? The newer shourds will fit. front fender are the same for the most part. I have not tried the rear fender. Side panels will need some mod to make them fit.

It looks if you had a newer sub frame that would allow you to mount the side panels and a newer seat. But you would want newer gas tank so it would fit the seat.

Denniskirk.com has UFO Plast side panel,rad. shrouds,front and rear fenders,front number plate, and a IMS 3.7 gallon tank for our bikes. All in green only.

Post any info you need? I have spent alot of time finding parts for my bike. I might be able to save you some time.

b0dem:
Well my foot is bruised up on the bopttom so no more kicking for a few days. My roomate got on it today and 2nd kick it started. I just ordered a new clamp that holds the handle bar on, and new pro taper bars. I havent got to openm her up yet. how fast are these 500`s? my roomate said they are like a 250, but with more torque.

alan:
Welcome! One thing about the KX5 is you have to be real serious about each and every kick! It does not forgive you if you give it a wimpy kick! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 Where are you from?

Alan :-D

hughes:
Nothing like a 250 :lol:. The 87 has a light switch power band (On / Off) It gets better with jetting. I made a mod to mine to keep the power valves from opening as fast and not over close and it worked. It's like a tractor going up hills. It seems I have more control of the power. You will need to play with the pilot and air screw. Check the float height. Mine starts great. It sat for about three weeks last month and it took three kicks and she was running.


DO NOT KICK START IT WITHOUT YOUR RIDING BOOTS. No tennis shoes allowed.

Try this.http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,1730.0.html

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