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FactoryPhil:
Hey everyone, just registered here. I have been lurking as a non-registered for a couple of weeks. I am always hesitant to join any forum or message board but most of the information here seems to be gathered from experience and not just a bunch of armchair warrior nonsense. My wife just bought me a new (to me) 1990 KX500-E2. Currently it is undergoing a neglect and L.O.M. (lack of maintenance) rehab. The last off road bike I had was a 1997 KX250 new in '97. Since then I have been busy with life and moving around with no time to ride off road. I hope this bike will give me a chance to get "dirty" again so to speak and take advantage of the off road riding California has to offer. We have relocated to Southern California from the DFW area of Texas. My wife and I are both in the bike business, myself a technician with 13 years of experience and my wife in finance for 7 years. I have dreamed of a KX500 for so many years and now it seems that one has fallen into my lap. I hope that through the combined experience of the members here the Green Monster will be roosting H bikes really soon!
FactoryPhil:
I'm bored so I'll reply to my own post. A little about the bike 1990 KX500, FMF Gnarly Pipe, FMF Turbine Core silencer, BRP Billet silencer mount and Chain Guide Guard (both on closeout, check it out!), and Renthall bars. Next project will be the repair of the upper expansion chamber mount.
MadKaw:
welcome to the board. sounds like you got a good foundation there. building a '93 that was in the same state of neglect...just sad!
Johnniespeed:
Welcome FactoryPhil
My upper pipe mount broke off when the bike was about a month old. I have a simple bracket that bolts to the radiator mounts and connects to the pipe mount. That way, I did not have to weld to the frame and cause a hardened spot. I am sure you will figure out a simple fix too. Good luck with getting the KX500 into shape. When you do get it sorted out it will be wicked fast and great fun.
John
alan:
Welcome and congrats on your KX5!
Alan :-D :-D :-D
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