KX500 Engine Rebuild

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • In Part 3 of our massive KX500 Project build we finally get the engine back together. Enjoy some big two-stroke motor action.
    Jay Clark/Dirt Bike TV has been around the Dirt Bike industry for thirty years and is always looking to learn and help other do so as well. Give a follow or drop a email if you have any questions or comments. Thanks for watching!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @dirtniron
    @dirtniron 3 роки тому +15

    looking good guys!

  • @evo5349
    @evo5349 3 роки тому +8

    Brads the Man!

  • @leadhead7338
    @leadhead7338 2 роки тому +3

    Team Green.... Always!

  • @coloradodirtbike5930
    @coloradodirtbike5930 3 роки тому +8

    I like the decompression head. Everything looks great, wonderful job and rebuild. Can't wait to see it ripping around

  • @zackcarpenter5936
    @zackcarpenter5936 3 роки тому +10

    between this dude flying through building the engine and him using an impact to tighten bolts, my anxiety is through the roof

    • @jmueller9504
      @jmueller9504 3 роки тому +3

      Yea how many real professionals were saying OH MY GOD NO NO NO NO
      I could build 2 more engines with all that extra case sealant
      1/2 in gun for clutch nut , well it didn’t strip so I guess it must be tight
      Wtf is with the torch and socket NO NO NO
      So many wrong procedures

  • @WujoCaZa
    @WujoCaZa 3 роки тому +9

    Great. First mechanic who doesn’t use direct fire on inner race bearing 🦾

    • @aidanvelthuis1267
      @aidanvelthuis1267 3 роки тому

      I’m putting an engine together tomorrow, is there an issue with using direct flame? I legit have no idea

    • @WujoCaZa
      @WujoCaZa 3 роки тому

      @@aidanvelthuis1267 dont know exactly. Maybe with the direct fire you don’t have control on heat expand. Bearing is not designed to take direct fire. Only heat expand. Trust me I fuck**d up may bearings with that method 🤣

    • @rcuniversespeed9447
      @rcuniversespeed9447 Рік тому

      Yeah no need to use direct flame you can use a thermal heat gun just get it up to 220 a digital laser thermometer helps quite a bit

  • @rcarle
    @rcarle 3 роки тому +5

    Looks great. Brad is a stud.

  • @fuellerr
    @fuellerr 3 роки тому +4

    The motor looks SICK with the different color head and clutch cover

  • @xxkawboyxx6983
    @xxkawboyxx6983 3 роки тому +2

    Im building a kx500 engine thats been sitting for 15 yeara in a box this really helped thanks a lot!

  • @rcuniversespeed9447
    @rcuniversespeed9447 Рік тому

    Very helpful Tom Morgan just sent me mine and I’m gonna be putting it back together here in the next few weeks thank you for the details and I’ll be following this video as well as others.

  • @TheCarlejoseph
    @TheCarlejoseph 3 роки тому +3

    Looks amazing! Nothing better then bringing an old bike back to life and better then new.

  • @JimEckert
    @JimEckert 3 роки тому +4

    Oh and Brad is Rad!!!

  • @Pedrofs001
    @Pedrofs001 3 роки тому +5

    Killer build!

  • @saraclark8966
    @saraclark8966 3 роки тому +3

    So much work to put an engine back together! Good job !

  • @welderjedi5145
    @welderjedi5145 Рік тому

    Dude is lightning!

  • @robertwoods2505
    @robertwoods2505 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful engine! Great job!!

  • @jonathondavis170
    @jonathondavis170 3 роки тому +3

    Can't wait to watch more of this build!!! It is already a masterpiece with the engine! You were made for these machines...a very brilliant and talented man you are. Hope you have a great week! Catch ya next time. AWESOME project! 🤘💪🇺🇸

  • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
    @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 2 роки тому +4

    I must be the only person left that can kickstart my 500s without a decomp head mod...

    • @russellhelms2835
      @russellhelms2835 2 роки тому

      Ha ha, nope me too😁1988 KX500. Still love it!

  • @vince5946
    @vince5946 3 роки тому +3

    Sweet, great job once again Brad.
    I had an 88 CR 500 back in 90 and started that thing 1 time with tennis shoes on, foot still aches today LOL :).
    If you've ever had a big bore 2 stroke kick back it'll damn near kick your but over the bars and man can it hurt/break your foot. But man once they fire hang on, what a blast.

  • @specbolt
    @specbolt 3 роки тому +2

    LOVE THE WAY YOU GUYS PRESENT THIS

  • @gavinbritt1349
    @gavinbritt1349 3 роки тому +10

    I know this guy has been doing this for a long time and knows what he’s doing doing but he makes me nervous 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 3 роки тому +2

    Nice, sweet powerhouse of an engine 💪👍☇🙋

  • @rootsofenduro239
    @rootsofenduro239 3 роки тому +21

    I hope that mechanic doesn't make love to a woman like he puts a engine together. Because she would be bruised and sore! Lol

    • @JourdonGulick
      @JourdonGulick 3 роки тому +6

      This is close to engine abuse 😂

    • @laspar3462
      @laspar3462 3 роки тому

      Yamabond all over the engine 🤮

    • @kencarlton9939
      @kencarlton9939 3 роки тому +1

      Using a impact to disassemble is one thing but, assembly is a big nono. Getting cocky without a torque wrench and specs is not cool no matter what you think you know.

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 3 роки тому +2

    I use to thrash a kx500 early 90s, she loved to wheelie all through the box till she hit near 80 mph then you gotta stop 😄

  • @APH.95
    @APH.95 2 роки тому +1

    I really want you guys do a AF build please please please

  • @victoroneill4381
    @victoroneill4381 3 роки тому +2

    I understand hes been working on this stuff for ever and obviously knows wat hes doing but geeze.

    • @victoroneill4381
      @victoroneill4381 3 роки тому

      Great thanks for that ill be splitting my 500 cases as the crank seal has gone bad.cheers

  • @aidanvelthuis1267
    @aidanvelthuis1267 3 роки тому +2

    Quick word of advice. I am almost 100% sure that the mark on the oem Honda pistons for 2018+ faces the intake. Refer to service manual though

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 2 роки тому +1

      Arrow ALLWAYS points to the exhaust.

    • @aidanvelthuis1267
      @aidanvelthuis1267 2 роки тому

      @@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 not true. Oem Honda piston for the 2018-2021 crf 250r has a mark on it which faces the intake.

  • @JimEckert
    @JimEckert 3 роки тому +4

    Who the heck gave a thumbs down 👎🏿 that guy needs a broken leg from a 500cc without a decompression valve! Anyways if you need a test rider for that monster let me know.

  • @Mr10usdad
    @Mr10usdad 3 роки тому +3

    Great video! I can tell you have done this before.

  • @bobaganooshy
    @bobaganooshy 3 роки тому +8

    It's 30 years old jay, man your getting old

  • @Vince616
    @Vince616 2 роки тому

    I was watching this video to find out how to rebuild the clutch on my KX, you know where the washers and spacers went, what the torque settings were for the various nuts and bolts, the dude seemed to flash through it at double quick speed, missing out parts of the assembly, and the camera angles didn’t show anything about the assembly either, not a lot of help guys, and geez a ½ inch air wrench to hammer on the nut on the output shaft.

  • @38possum
    @38possum 2 роки тому +1

    Wished that dude was contactable I'd let him build my KX 500 motor

  • @VanekLarson
    @VanekLarson 3 роки тому +3

    Getting famous off comments day 185, so I can live the dream, live everyday like it’s your last day🤙

  • @rafaelcordova6374
    @rafaelcordova6374 3 роки тому +5

    Something about him using power tools instead of hand tools that made it hard to watch!

  • @user-ch7rt8be1u
    @user-ch7rt8be1u 3 роки тому +1

    Fc from Thailand

  • @mikeking7388
    @mikeking7388 3 роки тому +3

    Not Brads first one lol

  • @mikelyons469
    @mikelyons469 3 роки тому +3

    No BS there.

  • @brianheikkila7761
    @brianheikkila7761 3 роки тому +1

    I have a kx 500 could you please give me the link for the two piece crank cover and also the decomp

    • @dirtbiketv1
      @dirtbiketv1  3 роки тому

      email me - link in about- TMR does the head mod-- KX Guru on the other stuff

  • @jonphotos8631
    @jonphotos8631 3 роки тому +2

    ❤️

  • @victoroneill4381
    @victoroneill4381 3 роки тому +3

    quick question why shave the rubber pieces off the v-force reeds, thanks

  • @spencerclark2269
    @spencerclark2269 3 роки тому +4

    Cool bike. Too fast for me

  • @johngray722
    @johngray722 2 роки тому

    It’s 30 years old

  • @rafaek673
    @rafaek673 3 роки тому +1

    whats the best year crf to buy or ktm? pleeas tell me

    • @dirtbiketv1
      @dirtbiketv1  3 роки тому +2

      This is a very touch question as each year and specific model can have issues. However, if you email me with anything your looking at I will be glad to give you a quick opinion--

  • @keithpeterson3447
    @keithpeterson3447 2 роки тому

    Way too much Yamabond. That delayed squeezing of the cases has a sideload on the crank main bearings.

  • @petergriffin4629
    @petergriffin4629 3 роки тому +2

    2020-1991 = 20 years old ... yes somebody is still living in 2011😂

    • @dirtbiketv1
      @dirtbiketv1  3 роки тому +1

      math can be hard when on camera LOL

    • @petergriffin4629
      @petergriffin4629 3 роки тому

      @@dirtbiketv1 i appreciate it, I still often think the 80s are 20 years ago. But absolutely incredible work. A bit like one of those japanese craftsmen, but with an all american twist!

  • @victoroneill4381
    @victoroneill4381 3 роки тому +1

    How long was the crank in the freezer,thanks

    • @dirtbiketv1
      @dirtbiketv1  3 роки тому +1

      20-30 minutes I think is good

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 2 роки тому +1

      You can also heat the cases to 150° for drop-in crank& bearing assembly. I chill my cranks for 2 hrs minimum.

  • @tagzproducts1497
    @tagzproducts1497 3 роки тому +1

    sponsored by vertex and using a wossner piston...

  • @hydro42060
    @hydro42060 3 роки тому

    We're can i buy a kx500 notor

  • @silvanbeppigno4050
    @silvanbeppigno4050 2 роки тому

    I motori si chiudono con la chiave dinamometrica, non con la pistola pneumatica !!!

  • @broski925
    @broski925 3 роки тому +1

    Why is this guy all .... twitchy? 😂

  • @jahritaha5118
    @jahritaha5118 2 роки тому

    I DONT LIKE THIS VIDEO... MORE MORE TALKING....