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by Burle
Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Cooling... Keep it cool hot head :-)
Topic: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500
Replies: 16
Views: 17184

Re: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500

Update on the rads, I saw a little wet spot under the front end of the bike, turned out to be coolant. I'd guess the bike has about 30 hours on it. Left side radiator was leaking from underneath the mounting tab that is welded onto the bottom tank of the rad. Not sure what made it start leaking - I ...
by Burle
Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:16 am
Forum: Cooling... Keep it cool hot head :-)
Topic: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500
Replies: 16
Views: 17184

Re: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500

7's for good luck ;)
by Burle
Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Cooling... Keep it cool hot head :-)
Topic: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500
Replies: 16
Views: 17184

Re: Chinese/GPI rad install KX500

Finally got this bike together, done about 7 heat cycles and no leaks so far.
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by Burle
Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:55 am
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KXV500 - KX500 engine in a SXV550 chassis
Replies: 11
Views: 11812

Re: KXV500 - KX500 engine in a SXV550 chassis

Thanks SB, I'd like to make it a beautiful build but I don't have the patience for that, too many projects so if it's functional I'm happy.
I'm dumb, it is a 38mm carb, not 36. Sudco part# 016-167
I set the ignition to 0.087" BTDC
What is this power d you speak of?
by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250
Replies: 9
Views: 9289

Re: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250

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by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250
Replies: 9
Views: 9289

Re: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250

After that trip to Idaho I added a bracket on the back for an extra 10L gas can, the thing is a thirsty pig in the sand and I couldn't go very far from camp. I haven't rode it since adding the bracket, if this Rona border closure ends before winter I really want to go back to idaho
by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250
Replies: 9
Views: 9289

Re: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250

Internet was giving me some grief last night so I didn't finish this. The kick lever worked perfectly just like the swingarm engine mount, rear brake lever also fit perfect, the shift lever was a bit too far back so I got one of those levers that's extended 20mm (I think). 20180528_171606.jpeg When ...
by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KXV500 - KX500 engine in a SXV550 chassis
Replies: 11
Views: 11812

Re: KXV500 - KX500 engine in a SXV550 chassis

Rides really good, I have a CR500 supermoto and the KX engine is smoother, works much better as a street engine IMO. I'll try to get a video of it in action just have to get my buddy who has a go pro I forgot to mention it has boyesen reeds, I updated my other post Also it weighs in at 290lbs with a...
by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250
Replies: 9
Views: 9289

Re: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250

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by Burle
Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: Bike Builds and rebuilds
Topic: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250
Replies: 9
Views: 9289

Re: KX500 swap into 1985 LT250

The pipe was a real pain, I used a stock KX500 pipe and chopped it and then rotated the pieces and welded them back together
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