1996 Kawasaki KX500
WA • Private
14
CategoryMotocross 4 Stroke
Engine Size499cc 2 stroke
Odometer123,456,789km
Comments from the seller
1996 KX500 (the all green model). I have owned this bike for about 16 years. I started restoring it well over ten years ago. I have many other bikes, or "projects" on the go. The idea to become a purple kx came from looking for an oversize tank for longer distance trail riding. I came across a purple 10L Mahier tank in America and kept buying all the purple plastics for it l could find to complete it as a purple KX500. It sat in boxes for ten years while l collected parts for it and slowly rebuilt the engine including getting the bore Nicosilled. The bore was not previously dammaged but I got it done anyway. It comes with X2 FMF spare pipes, new Boysen reeds, new con rod still in box. The other old plastics etc l am keeping for other projects. The restoration is incomplete. I have not replaced the front brake, the rims are original and not shiney like the rest of the bike and the clutch has not been replaced but is working fine. It has new linkage bearings, fork seals etc. Geoffrey Eastwood Engineering rebuilt the motor for me as well as fitting a decompression valve. After finally putting it back together, it started 2nd kick. But it would not rev up and sounded very chocked. The problem was I had not removed an imported American ratnest from the OEM expansion pipe l found on-line over 10 years ago. It also has a ISDE Turbine Core muffler. Since rebuilding it l have only ridden it once. I took it to a Vinduro in Collie. I did some marking out with it
the day before the Vinduro and it started and ran very well. I am selling it because it's more bike than l can use. It hurts my broken knee starting it and I can not justify having it doing nothing for any longer.
Bike details
øNetwork Id
SSE-AD-17562384
Bike
Motocross Manual 5sp 500cc
Kilometres
123,456,789km
Body
Motocross 4 Stroke
Colour
Purple
Engine Capacity
499 cc
Cost of financeSponsored
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Roadworthy certificate
No
Details
Bike Type
Motocross
Series
KX
LAMS Approved
False
Colours
Green
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Grey Import
False
Is Limited Edition
False
Engine
Engine Description
500
Engine Capacity
499cc
Engine Type
Piston
Engine Stroke
2
Bore
86.0mm
Stroke
86.0mm
Cam Type
Reed Valve
Cylinders
1
Induction System
Aspirated
Carburettor(s)
1
Carburettor
Keihin, PWK39
Throttle Bore
39mm
Start
Ignition
CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition)
Fuel & Emissions
Fuel Type
Petrol
Recommended RON
91
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.9L
Transmission
Drive Type
Chain
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Number
5
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension
46mm Upside down telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak
Brakes
Front Brake Description
Single disc
Rear Brake Description
Drum
ABS
Not Available
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Size Front
21"
Wheel Size Rear
19"
Dimensions & Weights
Seating Capacity
1
Convenience
Seating Position
Upright
toby is the sellerLocation
Bunbury, WA 6230
Member since
2021
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ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
‡ This is an estimated figure calculated with reference to ADR 81/02 and is made on the assumption the vehicle is at maximum factory fuel/energy capacity. It does not take into account factors such as individual driving habits, terrains and driving conditions which may vary depending on the driver and the vehicle.
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