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Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:26 am
by Sandblaster
Here's a pic of a cover for a 2011 yz250f
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Again, smooth transitions.

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:43 pm
by Sandblaster
Here is my clearance test fit piece that I have cleaned up the sharp edges on.
I indicated the area's I cleaned up with red dots.
KX500 WATER PUMP IMPELLER CLEARANCE 4.JPG
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Let me know what you think :-)

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Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:54 am
by Frank The Tank
I think it's too hard to get in there and do much.
How did you do it?

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:15 am
by Sandblaster
Say hello to my little friend :D
DREMEL.png
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It takes only a few minutes to do what you see.

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:42 am
by Qsixteen
The green stuff

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:46 am
by Sandblaster
Isn't that nice :D
Looks like some of the stuff we see every day.
It's a real shame...

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:04 am
by Qsixteen
How often do you see this in a kx500

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:26 am
by Sandblaster
Never.
What bike does that impeller come from?

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:09 am
by Qsixteen
I cant remember I've had it so long. I'm sure if you surf the net you could find out.

Re: KX500 water pump modification

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:16 am
by Sandblaster
I have seen one in the past but I can't remember where... Or from what bike.
I guess I'll see what I can find.