KX Guru Racing 92 KX500 Fast bike build
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KX Guru Racing 92 KX500 Fast bike build
This is starting out as a very basic build.
Clean inspect, replace, polish, powder coat, ect to build a very nice clean stock chassis.
Humble beginnings.
Stripped, cleaned, painted, baked, clear coated, and baked again.
Why? Because I can
Clean inspect, replace, polish, powder coat, ect to build a very nice clean stock chassis.
Humble beginnings.
Stripped, cleaned, painted, baked, clear coated, and baked again.
Why? Because I can
If bikes are for kids I'll never grow up.
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
Obviously these brakes were very well maintained...
That's ok, we can get them back into shape
That's ok, we can get them back into shape
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
A little work on the Special bike revealed some real ugliness
Yep... it's bad..
Good thing I had a replacement shaft
And... what spring to use...
Yep... it's bad..
Good thing I had a replacement shaft
And... what spring to use...
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
Shocking progress...
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
Finally I'm back on the "Special Bike"
Getting this KX500 rear brake caliper ready to go. Waiting for the new piston to get here.
I've always liked good brakes on my KX500 and since this bike will be incredibly fast I would like to be able to stop it..
Getting this KX500 rear brake caliper ready to go. Waiting for the new piston to get here.
I've always liked good brakes on my KX500 and since this bike will be incredibly fast I would like to be able to stop it..
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
Some have complained about after market rebuild kits not fitting correctly. I used a Pro X kit and a Tusk piston. I clean the seal grooves out so they look like they are new. One small bit of debris will cause the piston to bind. Before installation I clean the seals as they are generally dirty straight out of the package. Also, I use some brake fluid to lubricate the seals. The piston should go in with finger pressure only.
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Special bike It's like the mystery machine but better
Starting on the front brakes with some new caliper pistons.
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Re: KX Guru Racing KX500 Fast bike build
Strapped down and waiting for the build to start..
For now it's keeping The Relic company
For now it's keeping The Relic company
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KX Guru Racing 92 KX500 Fast bike build
All the bearings, seals, and bushings have been replaced and it's ready for assembly
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Re: KX Guru Racing 92 KX500 Fast bike build
Just waiting for a few more parts...
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