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KX 500 a good deal?
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[QUOTE="gwcrim, post: 1078385, member: 35528"] I think that riding a 125 is a good prep for a 500. You have to learn how to tickle the powerband on either one. Throttle control is a wonderful thing. But dang.... they sure do start different. $1600 is a decent deal especially if all that work was done recently. But 500cc engines last muuuuuch longer than a high strung 125. If you don't ride much the top end can last for years. ebers is right that the KX500 had it's last major redesign in '89. In '90 they went to inverted forks and from there the changes are very minimal. Make sure that you go through the jetting procedure. 500s can really suck down fuel. Correct jetting can save you from running out of fuel at a bad time. (Don't ask me how I learned that.) Oh, and ride at least one gear higher than you think you need. 500s have great bottom end lugging power and it saves fuel too. The only real gripe I have about mine is the effort to get the dang thing started. I like those 125 leg kicks. 500s take a full body kick. Your size is a real advantage for you. [/QUOTE]
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