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Re: KX500 VF2 Reed boot modifications. What works?
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:08 pm
by Sandblaster
Ok, almost got it done...

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Whoops... Not so fast...
Starting over...

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Re: KX500 VF2 Reed boot modifications. What works?
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:10 pm
by Sandblaster
Take two...
That's what happens when you don't want to ruin good parts so you use some junk you have lying around
This burring tool works great for cutting rubber away.

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Re: KX500 VF2 Reed boot modifications. What works?
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:11 pm
by Sandblaster
A little sanding after the rough cutting..

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Done!

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Re: KX500 VF2 Reed boot modifications. What works?
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:15 pm
by Sandblaster
Here is a comparison between stock (But made to fit the VF2) and modded...

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As you can see there is not a huge difference but it doesn't take much to make a difference...
Next, time to hit the dyno...