96 KX 500

[rbates9]

I came across a running 96 KX 500 for $500. They say it runs good but could use a rebuild.

[SS109]

I guess your trying to decide if you want to buy it, yes? Ask yourself this, can you use it? If no, can you flip it for a profit? If no again, then pass. If yes to either, buy it!

I admit I used to lust after a KX500. I thought about how awesome the power would be, the cool factor of having a 500cc 2T, etc. Now, I think about the fact I can't even use all the power of my KDX, that KX500's suck gas like crazy, and I really don't care about being cool to anyone else hence I ride a KDX! Still might consider one for a supermoto though. Hmm.... (This is a CR but you get the idea!)

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[rbates9]

I am thinking it would be cool to have. The price seems right if it isn't completely junk. But after finding it and texting the owner I realized that it is over 3 and a half hours away so I will probably pass. He did send me a picture and it looks to be in pretty good shape but as we all know looks can be deceiving. We will see.....

[dfeckel]

I have wanted a big bore 2 stroke for a while, but it's almost pointless for me to have one in NJ if I can't get a plate for it. Regardless, I've looked very hard at several CL ads for KX 500s as well as Yamaha WR 500s. I like those WRs because of the simple air cooled motor combined with USD forks and rear disc brake. Some day I will have a bike that goes, "rang duh dang dang" instead of "ring da ding ding."

[scheckaet]

having a big bore 2 stroke plated and mounted for supermoto would be sooo much fun and feel sooo illegal. That would be awesome if only there were roads with real turns where I live...

[kawagumby]

I owned a bunch of open-class smokers, the last being a CR500. Once you get over the power rush, If you don't have huge hills to climb, they are pretty much worthless. To get them to turn well you have to short-shift otherwise the gyro effect from the big engine fights you - you cannot use the power in anything tight at all and they are heavier and more awkward. It's harder to tune the suspensions for all that power and weight. For open terrain they can be a hoot tho' and you can be king of the hills for sure!

[CoronasAndChips]

HOLY Open track days! I was expecting a crash at every turn with the way most of those riders weren't holding a line. If the CR only had 1 more gear....

[CoronasAndChips]

For open terrain they can be a hoot tho' and you can be king of the hills for sure!

I'm thinking Palomar Mt., Angeles Crest Highway, Carbon Canyon, Mulholland, And Ortega Highway. ( I lived in SoCal for 18 years)

[zz3gmc]

I like my 500 alot! I havent ridden one in over 20 years before I built my hybrid. I have ridden/raced mostly 250 mx'rs converted for enduros, a few 200s, a 125 and a few 4strokes. I live in Southern NJ where its pretty much all tight woods and it works quite well! Mine is detuned some from a standard 500. I have the optional thicker head gasket (easy to kick over too), a 14oz Steahly fww and a FMF Gnarly/Q combo. Its very smooth and controlable. I did notice the gyro effect when I first started riding it but not anymore. It did require some suspension tuning, it was already revalved and sprung when it was a 250. I fiddled with the clickers some and am very happy with it. It does drink gas though! dfeckel, you should hook up with Mike C from your club and come riding, bring your hybrid.

[Fletch]

What about an Ice bike? I'd love to try a big bore on a track

[KDXnoob1]

I live in Ontario and am after one of these bikes! If it could somehow be arranged I would buy it!
If you don't of course.

[rbates9]

That was a pipe dream of last summer. I never went to go get it. I had my first son on the way and realized that I didn't really need it as much as I thought. But I have found that even though I still wish I went for it I am just fine without it.