KX Guru Racing

Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:34 am**

Here is a blurb from Alex:

Getting prepped to do this run end of September first part of October. About 2200 miles. Going to end in Vegas and attend the AIM expo. As little pavement as possible, trail, and back roads. Here is the kicker, my lifelong friend and I have decided to do it on a couple of special prepped Kawasaki KX 500's. Not adventure bikes, but this had ought to be one heck of one. More info and pics to come. We have been planning thise for almost 2 years so we hope we can pull it off with very little support. Yes we will be packing fuel and spare pre-mix. Engines balanced, set up for pump gas, WPC tested transmissions and more..

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Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:35 am**

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Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:21 pm**

Every KX500 needs a battery box...

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Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:43 pm**

Mitaka billet replacement clutch basket

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Balanced crank with a Wossner rod

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Fully rebuild front brake caliper that has been Cerakoted..

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WPC treated trans with Overdrive 5th gear.

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Various goodies for the front end including Pro Action valving....

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Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:53 pm**

Humble beginnings...

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And other humble beginnings... Remember, Alex is prepping two bikes.

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Hmmm... Looks like a plan to me.

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Rackem..

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Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:43 pm**

Yes... these should add some comfort..

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Custom shims for the 5th gear overdrive

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Swing arm conversion to run a KX450F rear brake caliper and brake rotor..
Oversized rotors are good on the street...

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Relocating and changing the style of the caliper hanger.

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You will also need to enlarge the slots for the larger rear axle.

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:58 am**

Oh... You wanna see their route???

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Not far from my place... I'll be following closely..
Who knows, maybe I'll meet up somewhere along the way...

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:01 am**

Misc items for discussion... But I'm pooped out so just look at the pics and be happy...

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I'll give you a hint on the engine cases... The Overdrive 5th needs a bit of extra clearance...

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:21 pm**

Need power? Get one...

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Power Dynamo power... 100 watts of juice so Alex can have his seat warmer

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One KX Guru Racing designed two piece clutch cover coming up!

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Custom foot peg brackets to mount newer style pegs on..

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Two piece clutch cover is just about done..
Just needs to test fit and grind a little from the ID.

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Posted: **Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:28 am**

More goodies came in..

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Cerakote, Burnt Bronze

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KX Guru Racing

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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