How to trouble shoot your KX500 electrical system.

[Motorrad]

Thanks Motorrad for your comments.
I know that many will benefit from his insights including myself.

feel free to call me out if Im wrong..

[Sandblaster]

Nope, your spot on.

[Motorrad]

should I comment on the spark plug wire end that has shown a horse or 2 on the dyno? since the stockers suck...

[Sandblaster]

should I comment on the spark plug wire end that has shown a horse or 2 on the dyno? since the stockers suck...

But of course

[Motorrad]

since I got a question on what I called "tripple lock" crimpers... (what I call them.. not sure what industry term is)


here ya go.

Not all crimps and crimpers are created equal




Jaw types.

crapy single lock (dont waste your time)






Happy tripple lock. notice it crimps, and folds the (split) in the connector over on itself. (Or will atleast.. I cant find a picture of a fully crimped connector with these jaws)
Dont forget. Connectors are DIRECTIONAL in the crimping tool... even if it is Plastic coated... #1 rookie mistake

[Sandblaster]

Excellent Motorrad.
I've needed a new pair for a long time.
Now I know what to buy.
Everything else I have ever owned was J.U.N.K.