1984 KX500A2 Register

[Tony T]

Thanks Hoony.
Just emailed them.

[holeshot buddy]

its newcastle bike wreckers they do have some engine parts but wont sell the lot has to be bought in pieces$$$$$$$$$
he tony have tracked down another 84 i might be able to buy at right price will keep you posted
heres a piccy of my 83
 

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[Tim754]

Tony the unfortunate KX500A2 mentioned above last three numbers read ***352   Owner was unable to read his receipt from new as mice have eaten and made nests in the shoe box it was in. It was an 84 model for sure. Tim

[Tony T]

Thanks buddy
I looked back at my records and I rang Newcastle Bike Wreckers last year when someone told me they had a complete engine, but they told me they had nothing at the time.

And thanks for the info Tim. At least that's one more I can account for even though it's dead.

[GMC]

How many air cooled 500 models were their?
Was it just 83 & 84 & then the 85 was water cooled???

[Tony T]

There was only the 2 year models that were air cooled 500's, Geoff. '83 and '84. 85 was the first water cooled one.
I read somewhere that only 899 1984 models were made. I tried to confirm this with Kawasaki but they claim that information is confidential . What a joke.................. 
btw I've given up the idea of the register. Only bigK and Tim gave me any details so it's not worth me chasing the others.

[GMC]

Thanks Tony
Also did both the 83 & 84 models have gold rims?

[Tony T]

No, in '84 the main changes were silver rims/swingarm etc changed from gold, twin spark plug head, flat slide carburettor, blue 'safety' seat and different tank.
A lot of engine parts will change over though. I've got a list somewhere.

[GMC]

Thanks Tony
From that info then it seems it may be an 83 model that I have been offered. If it ever happens I will be sure to ask more questions.

Cheers

[Tony T]

Paul's right. They are coming out of the woodwork. 
'83 models do seem to be more common.

[490 tez]

hi tony will have some numbers thurs for you i got to dig some other bikes out of the way first to get a look i think she is 1984 (silver rims ect) but will confirm with numbers

[Tony T]

Hi ya Tez
Thanks for that mate. I'm just amazed at how many of these things are still out there.
There hasn't been much response to my register idea, but I'm still interested in recording every one that comes up. I'm just not chasing it that hard at the moment.
Maybe once my charity ride is over and I've got a bit more time on my hands I might get back into it a bit more. And get the bike done I hope.
Maybe I should CD6 my deadline for bringing it back out into daylight................ 

[paul]

heres another
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-154279720.htm

[E74]

I used to own that bike that you have Tony, its the one with the mount Gambier Kawasaki sticker on the swing arm, I think I may still have some bits for that Junka, I'll have a bit of a squiz.... :'(

[paul]

im getting a bit lost which bike is the one with the stickers on the swing arm .is that the one tony originally own way back when , and the same bike he bought back from the guy in qld