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KX500 SUPERMOTO TIPS?

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tha.steev.oh:
Thanks KX500freak!

- I'm brand-new to this (the bike and the forum) so i appreciate any help out there.
- I'm doing this bike on a budget (aren't we all?) so using the stocker master cylinder will free up some $ for something else.
- That is the 2nd time I've heard 14/42 gearing for 'tarding so I'll definitely start there. Do you know approx what your top speed is?
- So... Now that I know I shouldn't be shaving the flywheel, how much weight should I add to it to smooth out the power delivery for a street course?

steev.oh

muleman:
Nice i just built one for street use. good luck

KX500freak:

--- Quote from: tha.steev.oh on September 21, 2009, 04:57:16 AM ---Thanks KX500freak!

- I'm brand-new to this (the bike and the forum) so i appreciate any help out there.
- I'm doing this bike on a budget (aren't we all?) so using the stocker master cylinder will free upsome $ for something else.
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yes indeed!
--- Quote ---- That is the 2nd time I've heard 14/42 gearing for 'tarding so I'll definitely start there. Do you know approx what your top speed is?
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its imo the perfect gearing for 56 sec/round tracks,and it tops out @ guess round 80mph more the less ? i have this vid of the racer tho ,it is only 2nd and 3rd gear here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQsqciYJN6c

--- Quote ---- So... Now that I know I shouldn't be shaving the flywheel, how much weight should I add to it to smooth out the power delivery for a street course?
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i have my racer stockflywheelweight,its good,quick response,but my streetk5 has a big lightcoil,this gives more "swing" to the crank ,but for racin you should not want to add weight,imho,so best keep it like it is i think ,also the cheapest  8-) im budget too  :wink:

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tha.steev.oh:
- Yeah, the local track is about a minute flat so we're on the same page.
- I'm gonna try the stock flywheel 1st and then decide from there.

- Anyone try a bigger carb? I used a 38mm (up from 36mm) on my 125 back in the day and it made a big difference on top...

KX500freak:
my k5 ,s all run stock carbs ,but jetted and with aftermarket pipes,so can, t help you here :wink:

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