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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 :lol:
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...