kx500 cases

d'stecate4 · 11-23-2009, 09:12 AM

Any body have a set of kx500 cases or bottom end for sale?

tecates4ever · 11-23-2009, 11:33 AM

what year kx500 motor do you think would be best for a 500 tecate

d'stecate4 · 11-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tecates4ever

what year kx500 motor do you think would be best for a 500 tecate

Not real sure what would be best but I know I could make anything work. I would like to have one 95 or newer. Not real sure on parts availability on the older kx500's

370 · 11-23-2009, 02:35 PM

weren't all liquid cooled KX500's the same?

d'stecate4 · 11-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 370

weren't all liquid cooled KX500's the same?

Not sure. I see alot of stuff on ebay that says 89-04.

Racerguy381 · 11-23-2009, 04:50 PM

There are some small differences in the 88 motor but 89 up are all almost the same. If I remember correctly the last few years they made them they changed the main bearing size. The early bikes like 85 86 and 87 were all pretty different. I know 85 and 86 had some nasty power. Pain in the ass to start too. The last time I had to start an 85 we pushed a frien that weighed about 240 down a hill in 3rd gear to get it to pop off!!! They had way higher compression in those motors.

Senator · 11-23-2009, 05:03 PM

CR500's are the same way. The early 500's, both KX and CR, were powerhouses that were continually detuned over the years.

Racerguy381 · 11-23-2009, 05:14 PM

I have a friend selling a mint and I mean mint!!! 1985 CR 500. He is asking $2000 but cash talks. That bike is very very fast, but I heard the best CR is an 87? Not sure if that true or not. Im pretty savy on KX stuff considering I have owned them all my life with about 10 years of working in a Kawasaki dealership.

tecates4ever · 11-23-2009, 06:13 PM

can any of you guys tell me what year motor this is its a kx500 im putting in a tecate but not sure what year

Racerguy381 · 11-23-2009, 06:41 PM

Looks like an 85 from the cylinder head. What does the engine # say

11-23-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
d'stecate4 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 811 (11)	kx500 cases Any body have a set of kx500 cases or bottom end for sale? __________________ crf450 powerd 1988 Tecate, +4+1 a-arms, stock kfx450r front shocks, +1 houser antivibe stem, 2+2 durablue axle, stock revalved rear shock and blingstar propeg nerf bars. 2004 kfx 400, +3 wicked products a-arms with kfx450r front shocks, CRJ adjustable rear linkage, G-Force axle, motor and exhaust all stock. http://www.rockhoundmotorsports.com/ http://www.badgurlzgrafx.com/ http://www.everything2stroke.com/

11-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
tecates4ever Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 234 (1)	what year kx500 motor do you think would be best for a 500 tecate __________________ ------------- 88 tecate t4 set up for tt racing MINT 87 tecate t4 apart for powder and kx500 project 87 tecate t4 01 banshee 96 ktm 300-sold 96 rm125-sold crf50 crf125 pit kitty cat lt50 harley cart cushman truckster tri sport project yamaha 440 skidoo 583 sled Honda Atc 70 project-sold kfx450r and 86 t3 on the way 01 mojave 250 - being parted out

11-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#3
d'stecate4 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 811 (11)	Quote: Originally Posted by tecates4ever what year kx500 motor do you think would be best for a 500 tecate Not real sure what would be best but I know I could make anything work. I would like to have one 95 or newer. Not real sure on parts availability on the older kx500's __________________ crf450 powerd 1988 Tecate, +4+1 a-arms, stock kfx450r front shocks, +1 houser antivibe stem, 2+2 durablue axle, stock revalved rear shock and blingstar propeg nerf bars. 2004 kfx 400, +3 wicked products a-arms with kfx450r front shocks, CRJ adjustable rear linkage, G-Force axle, motor and exhaust all stock. http://www.rockhoundmotorsports.com/ http://www.badgurlzgrafx.com/ http://www.everything2stroke.com/

11-23-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
370 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 851 (0)	weren't all liquid cooled KX500's the same? __________________

11-23-2009, 03:43 PM	#5
d'stecate4 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 811 (11)	Quote: Originally Posted by 370 weren't all liquid cooled KX500's the same? Not sure. I see alot of stuff on ebay that says 89-04. __________________ crf450 powerd 1988 Tecate, +4+1 a-arms, stock kfx450r front shocks, +1 houser antivibe stem, 2+2 durablue axle, stock revalved rear shock and blingstar propeg nerf bars. 2004 kfx 400, +3 wicked products a-arms with kfx450r front shocks, CRJ adjustable rear linkage, G-Force axle, motor and exhaust all stock. http://www.rockhoundmotorsports.com/ http://www.badgurlzgrafx.com/ http://www.everything2stroke.com/

11-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
Racerguy381 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 131 (0)	There are some small differences in the 88 motor but 89 up are all almost the same. If I remember correctly the last few years they made them they changed the main bearing size. The early bikes like 85 86 and 87 were all pretty different. I know 85 and 86 had some nasty power. Pain in the ass to start too. The last time I had to start an 85 we pushed a frien that weighed about 240 down a hill in 3rd gear to get it to pop off!!! They had way higher compression in those motors.

11-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#7
Senator Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 719 (0)	CR500's are the same way. The early 500's, both KX and CR, were powerhouses that were continually detuned over the years. __________________

11-23-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
Racerguy381 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 131 (0)	I have a friend selling a mint and I mean mint!!! 1985 CR 500. He is asking $2000 but cash talks. That bike is very very fast, but I heard the best CR is an 87? Not sure if that true or not. Im pretty savy on KX stuff considering I have owned them all my life with about 10 years of working in a Kawasaki dealership.

11-23-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
tecates4ever Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 234 (1)	can any of you guys tell me what year motor this is its a kx500 im putting in a tecate but not sure what year __________________ ------------- 88 tecate t4 set up for tt racing MINT 87 tecate t4 apart for powder and kx500 project 87 tecate t4 01 banshee 96 ktm 300-sold 96 rm125-sold crf50 crf125 pit kitty cat lt50 harley cart cushman truckster tri sport project yamaha 440 skidoo 583 sled Honda Atc 70 project-sold kfx450r and 86 t3 on the way 01 mojave 250 - being parted out

11-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
Racerguy381 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 131 (0)	Looks like an 85 from the cylinder head. What does the engine # say

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