2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:32 am

If you have not tried one, Guts racing makes amazing seats.


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I hear that you don't mess with Wookies or they might pull your arms out of there sockets...
Let's not test that theory..


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Alex is not stranger to hardcore rides..


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:06 pm

Update from Jason E. Alex's ride partner..


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:36 am

Brake stuff....


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:37 am

MORE BRAKE STUFF..


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:21 pm

Shortened Suspension rods... (Dog Bones)
These change the geometry just slightly to make the front end a Little heavier which really makes a nice difference off road.
KX Guru Racing makes a similar set up but they are even nicer :)


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450F front end... ready



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Power Dynamo... perfection



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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:09 pm

More custom swing arm stuff...


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:11 pm

Overdrive 5th for easy highway cruising.


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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

Post by Sandblaster » Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:15 pm

Custom billet aluminum TSR valve cover..


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More custom swing arm mods..


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The man himself... Alex Ward...
By day he is a mild mannered Helicopter Mechanic for the Coast Guard.
By night... I'll leave that to your imagination..



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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

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Re: 2200 miles on a KX500? Yes, Alex is really crazy...

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