KX500 resto

gwcrim · January 01, 2024, 10:49:21 AM

Before and after of my recent KX500 restoration. I've owned this beast for over 20 years.

gwcrim · January 01, 2024, 10:52:09 AM

Haven't used it in 15 years or so.

gwcrim · January 01, 2024, 10:55:48 AM

And as I recently turned 62, I'm sure it's now just a conversation piece.

Kawtriplefreak · January 01, 2024, 11:35:44 AM

Very nice! I have wanted to do a street legal KX or CR 500 for a long time but keep talking myself out of it.

m in sc · January 01, 2024, 04:18:45 PM

oooh nice.

me? id get 17s and slicks on it and street ride it.

Kawtriplefreak · January 02, 2024, 12:54:26 AM

Exactly..

kpke · January 02, 2024, 08:10:28 AM

Awesome job on the resto. What a beast of a bike.

71R5JPAR · January 02, 2024, 09:47:06 AM

Looks great! Love the classic kawi green/blue color combo

RDryan · January 20, 2024, 04:55:47 PM

Wow what a monster of a bike. Looks pretty factory original with those graphics and plastics. How did you bring the shine back to the plastics? I've seen a few approaches to this(use of a heat gun, wet sanding with 2000 grit paper and or some kinda polish) so that's why I ask. Of course one can always just buy new parts.

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