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Kawasaki / Re: KLX's - a shared disease

« on: October 05, 2016, 04:30:40 pm »

Hey guys figured I'd share my klx and get some insight. I upgraded to a vm34 and the change is amazing. Pulls wheelies easily. the throttle response and acceleration is awesome. My problem is cold starts. It takes forever to start it cold. It floods with choke EVERYTIME then I have to let it sit and start it with the throttle cracked. Main jet is 230 pilot 25 needle is at the leanest point.

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Kawasaki / Re: KLX's - a shared disease

« on: October 05, 2016, 04:11:12 pm »

YES! Omg this bike is so bad for bending kickstarters. I'm on my third... I will try this thanks!

Ok .... today's piece of (probably) useless information.
I have had endless trouble with kickstarts on the KLX since rebuilding the motor. Even with new knuckles (old lever) they destroy themselves fairly quickly.
I have just fitted a nos genuine Suzuki TS185 lever complete. Part # 26300-29302. Perfect fit on the splines, and a better shape both in fit and use.
Hopefully I will be back sometime soon to tell you it has not bent, and has not destroyed itself.
Next time I rebuild a motor, I will leave the compression as it was meant to be !

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Tech Talk / Kx400 owners help! Need some suggestions!

« on: April 12, 2014, 03:02:52 pm »

So I just acquired a kx400(finally!!!!!!) anyway anyone know of any quick or "must have" mods for these bikes? I have works shocks in rear. Probably going to get some race thech or works springs too. I found one after market pipe builder but he's asking around 500 for his pipes. Any other sources I could use? Wouldn't mind buying used. Thanks

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Tech Talk / Re: Plastic fuel Tank

« on: March 15, 2014, 07:22:42 am »

buff it with fine steel wool, sounds harsh but it has worked great on all my plastic tanks (77 yz125, 79klx250)

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Tech Talk / Re: Rebuilding "Non rebuildable" gas shocks

« on: March 15, 2014, 07:21:17 am »

THANKS FOR THE INFO WILLIAM! i must have been mislead bc from what i read the kyb's were very nice shocks for the day, and maybe even for today. I will see what i can find, thanks for the heads up on progressive, i thought they were rebuildable. It will be hard to find some 18" used shocks that are rebuildable though. :/

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Kawasaki / Re: KLX's - a shared disease

« on: March 14, 2014, 07:39:31 am »

So what has everyone done about their stock blown klx shocks? I want to rebuild mine and put a schrader valve in it? anyone else done this?

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Tech Talk / Rebuilding "Non rebuildable" gas shocks

« on: March 14, 2014, 06:29:34 am »

Hey guys, I have been hearing a lot of talk lately about rebuilding nonrebuildable gas charged shocks by simply drilling a hole for a schrader valve and refilling them. Now obviously you can't just drill the hole anywhere etc etc anyway I have t really been able to find much on this. I have the 79 or 80 klx250 shocks by kyb with the remote reservoir. Now I found a little on race tech site but the ones they are rebuilding don't have a reservoir etc. Now I have also seen where people are Installing bleed valves for oil. Obviously two different things but I'm guessing wouldn't hurt to do both??? Anyway i really just want to rebuild these kyb shocks I here they were top notch back In the day so I really don't want to downgrade to regular 18" progressives when That would be way more expensive anyway. If any one has ever rebuilt these please help. I believe they also came on the kdx and Kx for a while. Thanks guys.

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Kawasaki / Rebuilding "Non rebuildable" gas shocks

« on: March 14, 2014, 06:28:43 am »

Hey guys, I have been hearing a lot of talk lately about rebuilding nonrebuildable gas charged shocks by simply drilling a hole for a schrader valve and refilling them. Now obviously you can't just drill the hole anywhere etc etc anyway I have t really been able to find much on this. I have the 79 or 80 klx250 shocks by kyb with the remote reservoir. Now I found a little on race tech site but the ones they are rebuilding don't have a reservoir etc. Now I have also seen where people are Installing bleed valves for oil. Obviously two different things but I'm guessing wouldn't hurt to do both??? Anyway i really just want to rebuild these kyb shocks I here they were top notch back In the day so I really don't want to downgrade to regular 18" progressives when That would be way more expensive anyway. If any one has ever rebuilt these please help. I believe they also came on the kdx and Kx for a while. Thanks guys.

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Kawasaki / Re: "Pre-75" Kawasaki 4-stroke

« on: March 14, 2014, 06:20:09 am »

David! you were correct! too much oil! Maximum travel restored! still doesnt look like 7 inches when they bottom out but will have to do for now. Thanks again!

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Kawasaki / Re: "Pre-75" Kawasaki 4-stroke

« on: March 09, 2014, 05:05:33 pm »

David that helps tremendously. I did completely disassemble the shocks and put new seals and oil in but was unsure of how much so I could have easily put too much in. And when I took them apart I did check for straightness of the upper tube. I will however remove the brace and drain and replace my oil with the proper capacity you have provided and see if I can get the correct travel out if these things. Since day one you've been a lifesaver thanks again David!

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Kawasaki / Re: "Pre-75" Kawasaki 4-stroke

« on: March 05, 2014, 07:28:58 am »

also farmer do you know what front end you have on your bighorn? im only getting 2" of travel up front on mine and it's terrible!!!

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Kawasaki / Re: "Pre-75" Kawasaki 4-stroke

« on: March 05, 2014, 07:26:44 am »

FARMER! DIDNT REALIZE IT WAS YOU! form the kawasaki singles group right? you sent me tons of bighorn articles i do beleive! good to find you again haha! how is your bighorn mx?

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Kawasaki / Re: "Pre-75" Kawasaki 4-stroke

« on: March 04, 2014, 02:42:48 pm »

here's my bighorn project. i have both the klx and an f5, if i were you id find an engine. no power compares to the power of the f5 when you get it to run right. unfortunately they lost popularity due to there temperamental nature of the rotary. i was even able to find the stinger pipe. of course i do LOVE my klx250 also, but power is absent compared to the f5 350. good luck let me know if you need parts i have tons of used f5/f8/f9 parts.

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Wanted / 34mm forks preferably kx400/kx250

« on: March 04, 2014, 02:23:36 pm »

looking to buy some 7" travel shocks, i have a 71 kawasaki f5 350 i have motocrossed, but my bighorn only gets 2.5 inches of travel up front stock, it's killing me. they are 34mm and axle is clamp on. Anyone who can help would be greatly appreciated, i'm in the us in tennessee, i have a $100 budget. i know kx400 and 250 forks are also 34mm. thanks guys

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Competition / Re: VMX race number listing

« on: March 04, 2014, 02:08:45 pm »

Derek Lamb #280

3       Big Scotty (Heaven NSW)
4       Graham (Qld)
5       Carl B   (NSW 2013)
6       Ando (NSW) Retro mx Pre-90
7       Dave Harding (NSW 2014)
8       shelpi Pete (SA)
8       James Lee (Qld)
9       Holeshot Buddy (qld)
10     Albert Iskra (Vic)
11     Damo (NSW) Retro MX Pre 90
11W  Mudguard
13     Craig Houssenloge DT
14     David Alsop (Vic)
15     NSR
15     PEZBerq (QLD) QVMX
16     Damo (Heaven NSW) Given Magoo's old number to preserve his memory
17     Steve W (currently Viper 32)
18     Squirtmoto (Qld)
18     Tm Bill (NZ)
19     Shaun Gallaway (NSW) Dirt Track
19     Slawesy (qld)
21     Nick Maxfield (Qld)
21     John Zarro Heaven (NSW)
22     Geoff Hardcastle (Vic)
23     Geoff (Big Bird) (Vic)
24     David middleton MIDDO24
25     Mick G
25     wally cox dirttrack
26     Donny G (DG26) (NSW)
27     Gettinold
29     Scrivo (Montynut) VMX & DT (NSW)
29     Rusty (NZ)
30     Dan (Honda 166) (NSW)
32     Hoony (Vic)
33     Ribbo (NSW)
34     Rossco
35     Troy Kellaway
36     Mick De (NSW)
36     Eddy (QLD)
M36   P McBurney (QLD)
37     Head (NSW)
39     Brett Kerr (Viper & VCM)
42     Doug P (NSW)
K44   kim80y
45     Mike Gordon (VMXWA)
47     shelpi Pete sidecar (SA)
47     Kevin T M (Qld)
49     Col Newell (QLD)
50     Billet YZ (Vic)
50     Supersenior 50 (Qld)
50     Steven (WA)
52     Freakshow (SA)
53     Bruce Wilson (Qld)
54     Noel Harker (Qld)
54     Iain Cameron (Tas)
54     Canam370 (Vic)
55     Pinned (Qld)
56     Steve Ledger pre68 Sidecar RIP
57     Firko (NSW)
58     Max Houssenloge DT
59     Suzuki59 aka Liz,=Craig Taylor (NZ)
59     Greg Mitchell (Qld)
61     Shoey (NSW & AHRMA)
61     John  Orchard - 250 Evo (Vic only)
63     Craig Simpson
64     Terry (Vic) CSC
65     John Cooper Popeye (QLD Sidecars and solo
67     Damo F (NSW).
67     Maico 67, B Downes QLD
68     Marty
69     Michael Bamford (Qld) CMX
69     mick jones hevan dirttrack historic road racing (NSW)
70     Andy Marshall (Vic) Viper & VCM
70     Woody (NSW)
71     Bretto
72     Arno Franz (vic)
73     Yamahaha. Viper Vic. Mark Schwarze
74     Graham FPR
74     Oldstuff (Stewart A) (Heaven NSW)
76     Snowy/Birko (NSW)
78     Shane Fraser (Tas) Fatboy Racing
79     Viper79  (Rob Cain) (Vic)
79     Greg Flood  Since 1973 but dont race much anymore
80     Noel (NSW)
81     Marty W (NSW)
83     Bernie
83     Gavin Russack pre75 only
84     Hagon DT&MX
85     Brett Houssenloge DT
86     Ross Gillespie
88     Daryl Jones (CMX Qld)
88     VMX Ken
88     Stephen Russack pre75 only
89     Shaun Pratt
90     Stewart Lemon  ( Qld )
90     Bob Beverly (NSW Heaven)
090   Brad van Barrelo (Qld)
91     Tracie Beverly (NSW Heaven)
91     Tony Clarke (Vic)
92     David Rigg
93     Jarred Beverly (NSW Heaven)
94     Mike Beverly ( NSW Heaven)
97     Geoff Branch
99     smalls (WA)
101   Tex (Vic)
111   Simon Healy (Vic)
117   Nada (NSW)
118   Jonesy
118   Ekka (motocross /dirt track nsw )
121   Mutch  (NZ)
136   Graeme M (NSW)
146   Steven G
155   Andrew Lauder (new number classic scramble club Vic)
162   GWC
165   Steven Davis (Viper, VIC)
169   Barry (tossa) WA
171   KB   (VIC)
171   Worms (Qld)
173   Neville Shepheard (NSW)
181   Ktm181
181   Russell Brown (Qld)
198   Curly (brett Lockhart)
211   Dave Tanner
222   Ken Swan (NSW)
231   Alan Davidson (SA)
241   Joel Cullen
247   Steven & Ben (WA)
253   Peter B (crossedup2) (NSW)
259   Bret Donaldson (alias- Rowan Dobson)
305   Asasin (NZ), Buzzard
311     Suzuki 311 Viper (Vic)
313   CRTAD
316   Zakk  (SA)
415   Daniel McDonnell, (Viper, VIC)
444   Rod Ellem
454   jim garvey dirt track (NSW)
454   alan garvey orig user jap 454
500   Brent J (NT)
509   IT400C (Qld)
516   Dave Lewis (NSW) Dirt Track
552   Paul M (NSW)
554   Tony Cullen
555   Dennis M (NSW)
600   Ando (NSW) Heaven
604   Peter McCarthy Qld
620   Jason Ladson (Vic)
636   Eddy (Qld)
666   Perko (Vic)
674   dkupf (Qld)
707   Tim C (QLD)
737   Ken Lilley (QLD)
747   Greg Bristowe (QLD)
754   Tim754   Pre75 Sidecars (Vic)
777   Jack Bristowe(QLD)
779   Dave M Sidecars (QLD)
789   Vandy (QLD)
811   Rookie CSC (Vic)
818   Nathan S (NSW)
883   Wally Cox
909   Tim Wilson  (Heaven NSW)
969   Lisa Fox
993   EML (my real no.)
998   EML (on my WASP)
999   Brian Fox

wee adjustment for big scotty .