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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Photos & Videos => Topic started by: KXPegger on July 31, 2011, 09:05:52 PM

Title: My KX500AF
Post by: KXPegger on July 31, 2011, 09:05:52 PM
It's 2008 450F chassis built by Service Honda. I bought it in "09". The reason I bought the 500 is because they don't make a 600!  ;)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/peteegger/Wicked500ccofKawai001.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/peteegger/Wicked500ccofKawai005.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/peteegger/Wicked500ccofKawai007.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/peteegger/Wicked500ccofKawai006.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/peteegger/Wicked500ccofKawai008.jpg)
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: citabjockey on July 31, 2011, 09:20:16 PM
WOW, cool bike. Ride Report ASAP, ok??????? 
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: ACMX on July 31, 2011, 10:18:57 PM
Now THAT is a beast!
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: EJ on August 01, 2011, 02:40:45 AM
Awesome bike! Very very nice!
 :P
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: Coop on August 01, 2011, 05:35:03 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: ktm150rippa on August 01, 2011, 05:56:55 AM
atk makes a 700cc two stroke
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: Charles Owens on August 01, 2011, 07:01:47 AM
My next bike will come in a crate. :)
Thanks for sharing! :)
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: KXPegger on August 01, 2011, 05:56:51 PM
Quote from: citabjockey on July 31, 2011, 09:20:16 PM
WOW, cool bike. Ride Report ASAP, ok???????  

Stay up a gear and hang on! :o

Power delivery is manageable because unlike the CR500 it is a power valved motor. The power valve also extends the power band about 800 rpm. I have two riding partners that own two stroke big bores. One had a CR500 (sold it after to many near death experiences) and the other that owns two KX500's of different years. After some comparison riding for power delivery I chose the KX. From what I've researched the KX500 only makes a couple of horse more than the CR500 but IMO the KX500 does a better job of getting the power to the ground because of the KIPS (power valve). That being said both machines are about equal so pick your color. 8)

The bike will come up in any gear on the street with just throttle. In the desert in fourth and fifth I'll get surprised once in awhile but mostly it's just digging a big trench! Bike pushes a little in the corners sometimes but overall has the best stock suspension of all my other bikes and will cruise the roughest desert like an old Caddilac with only two brakes. Two of my other partners have 450F's and this machine will just walk away from them when I decide to twist the throttle! ;D

All of my riding is off-road and desert so I can't provide any input as to what it does on a track. The only negative for me is that I'm only 5' 10" and the Kawsaski is almost two inches taller than my next tallest bike.

I also own an "05" RMZ450 and a "11 KTM450SX-F so I feel I'm qualified to speak on which bike is faster and give an honest report. I'm presently planning to work my way back to all two strokes but maybe keeping the KTM. I just spent $2000.00 on the RMZ for a complete new top end rebuild using the original bare head which also included porting and a new cylinder. That's not happening again! :'(

I'll post some fresh vids of the KX500AF next time I roll it out! Oh, I forgot to mention I also own an "07" RM250...fun machine!

 

Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: scotty dog on August 02, 2011, 01:45:08 AM
Thats beautiful  :D

How much $$$
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: SachsGS on August 02, 2011, 06:33:12 AM
There is nothing better than buying a new bike in a crate (that new bike smell)! ;D

The big bore Maicos are powervalved - and silky smooth.
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: KXPegger on August 02, 2011, 04:56:12 PM
Quote from: scotty dog on August 02, 2011, 01:45:08 AM
Thats beautiful  :D

How much $$$

It was $10,500.00 back in "09" but the total damage was around $11,500.00 after $450.00 for shipping. I purchased a few extras which included the E-line pipe guard, 3.2 gal desert tank and an SA silencer.

http://servicehonda.com/ (http://servicehonda.com/)
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: KXPegger on August 02, 2011, 05:00:47 PM
Quote from: SachsGS on August 02, 2011, 06:33:12 AM
There is nothing better than buying a new bike in a crate (that new bike smell)! ;D

Yes sir!

I rode the older Maicos back in the 70's. Weren't to reliable back then but when they ran those things would scream!
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: yo_marc on August 03, 2011, 01:24:04 PM
GREAT looking bike! Thanks for sharing the pics. Would love to be able to swing a leg over one someday.  I love hearing about the power these bikes make.

I have to ask - are you just uncrating it now?!  (after 2 years that is?)
Title: Re: My KX500AF
Post by: KXPegger on August 03, 2011, 04:54:07 PM
Quote from: yo_marc on August 03, 2011, 01:24:04 PM
GREAT looking bike! Thanks for sharing the pics. Would love to be able to swing a leg over one someday.  I love hearing about the power these bikes make.

I have to ask - are you just uncrating it now?!  (after 2 years that is?)

No way I could have left that thing in the crate for 2 years! Those pics are from when I first got it. I've been riding it for over 2 years and it has been a completely reliable machine. Just routine maintenance so far. Not as pretty as it used to be though! :'(