Maritime Biker said:I thought about those but my engine is now 450cc and the head gasket and base gasket would be the wrong size, although all the other gaskets and o-rings would work.
steve said:Awesome build! It will be outstanding when you're done. It's great to see a TX500 getting the attention it deserves.
As for the oil cooler, you may not need that. A TX500 will not run especially hot unless the carbs are jetted too lean, or the valve clearances are set too tight, or the timing is off, or it is being revved up for a long time while it's parked. Pretty much like any other bike. Unless you are planning to do a lot of stoplight-to-stoplight drag racing, I bet your bike will not overheat.
steve said:Awesome build! It will be outstanding when you're done. It's great to see a TX500 getting the attention it deserves.
JRK5892 said:everything i have read on this bike is about how it runs hot... being that i PRIMED AND PAINTED the motor gloss black that will not help it to dispense heat... i am going to cooler it just to be safe... is that you TX500 in the pic? awesome ride! tell me though... WHERE DID YOU GET PARTS?! i am searching high and low for gaskets!!! also what jets are you running? i am doing almost the same exhaust but a bit shorter... where you able to tune it in with the stock jets?
JRK5892 said:as far as the jets... where did you track those down?