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Missing Montana
Bigtim:
Howdy everone, Just got signed up. Ive got a 98 kx500 that I bought in Montana when i was living there a little over a year ago. I live in nw pennslyvania now, and it is just not the same. I'm from Pa originally but Montana has access to recreation like none other. Killer single track has been traded for rutted berms. I've never had to drive so much to go ride. I work at a bike shop, we sell green, yellow, and red bikes. That really helps out with all the parts 500 goes through. I recently won a contest at work which paid out a $700.00 parts budget, so its like i have contigency money to spend without ever winning a race. you should see my laundry list of stuff on order!lol I stumbled upon this great site/ resource while searching for advise on how to remove seized exhaust valves on my 500. A Quick and easy fresh top end has turned into a frustrating battle to remove a very gummed and carboned up KIPS system. I look forward to posting the good news about the rebuild and some fresh pics (heck ya i'm gonna get fresh plastics and decals with that prize money)(( after the important stuff, like tires and sprocket sets... you know, the stuff 500's dissolve))thanks for the check out. :-P
Big Tim
Johnniespeed:
Welcome to the site, as you already know the people here know a lot about these bikes and the tips and tricks are priceless.
I wish I had $700 worth of rear tires for my KX500 !
I think PA has more hills than Michigan,but I can only guess it is a letdown after Montana.
John
The Flyin Hawaiian:
Welcome! What part of PA?
Bigtim:
I'm in erie, pa... right on the "great"lake. I was in bozeman, mt, and the lakes out there don't really compare....side note; an only in Montana experiance happened when I was wakeboarding in 25 feet of water and could see the bottom(Flathead Lk) you wade into 2 feet of lake Erie water and you caN't see your toes. Big deal right? I still don't own a boat.lol
Bigtim:
--- Quote from: Johnniespeed on December 09, 2008, 12:36:37 AM ---Welcome to the site, as you already know the people here know a lot about these bikes and the tips and tricks are priceless.
I wish I had $700 worth of rear tires for my KX500 !
I think PA has more hills than Michigan,but I can only guess it is a letdown after Montana.
John
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I did something I never do and ordered multiple meats[tires] that i've never tried yet. All the old heads I ride with swear by Dunlops 952s. All the younger kids seem to like Michilins starcross line. I'll go with the experiance. I usually switch the fr. every other new rear. I ordered 3 rear and 1 front. hopefully that lasts me this summer, I don't race and I wait as long as possible b4 switching to new tires Even when they are "free". Pennslyvania is a letdown in many more ways than one. Mostly, I have to pay to ride every were here.
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