Just another product offered by TSO that makes my bike build better. Looks great and will survive the Southern Arizona desert.
Two-Strokes Only Handcrafted 1989-2004 KX500 Cone Pipe- MX
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$849.00
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Engineered specifically for the 1989–2004 Kawasaki KX500 perimeter/cradle steel chassis, this handcrafted cone pipe is built from heavy-duty cold-rolled steel to withstand the extreme vibrational loads and brutal pressure spikes of the open-class KIPS 500 powerplant.
Most mass-produced stamped pipes sacrifice long-term durability by stamping thin sheet metal that fatigues, cracks, and dents easily under roost. The TSO cone pipes pair the structural integrity of 1mm wall thickness with traditional oxy-acetylene torch welding and hand planishing, delivering maximum fatigue resistance alongside a profile tailored to tame the abrupt hit while broadening top-end overrun without castrating low-end torque.
Engineering & Construction Details
- 1.0mm Mild Cold-Rolled Steel Construction: Heavy-duty 1mm thick steel provides substantial impact resistance against roost, rocks, and tip-overs, while maintaining the structural rigidity required to survive violent open-class exhaust resonance without seam fatigue.
- Hand-Built Multi-Cone Sections: Segmented multi-cone layout cut and rolled by hand to preserve smooth internal taper angles and steady boundary-layer gas velocity through the KIPS power valve transitions.
- Oxy-Acetylene Welded Seams: Traditional gas-welded joints followed by hand planishing across every seam. Unlike brittle automated fusion welds, oxy-acetylene joined mild steel retains the ductility needed to flex under severe open-class engine pulses without tearing.
- Steel-Frame Specific Clearances: Built on OEM KX500 steel-frame jigs to ensure clean routing around factory radiators, oversized water hoses, downtubes, and ignition covers without frame or tank contact.
- Silencer & Spigot Fitment: Slip-fits directly into OEM and aftermarket silencers. Mounts cleanly to factory exhaust manifolds and aftermarket billet exhaust spigots with heavy-duty retention spring tabs.
- Works Raw Finish: Ships bare with torch-tempered heat bands across every welded cone seam—always keep your pipe well oiled!
Specifications
- Application: 1989–2004 Kawasaki KX500 (KX500E models)
- Material: 1.0mm Heavy-Duty Cold-Rolled Mild Steel
- Fabrication Method: Hand-rolled cone sections, planished seams, gas-welded body, reinforced brazed brackets
- Header Spigot: Heavy-duty turn-in spigot with dual spring retention hooks
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 66 reviews.
Part seems to be machined well.
Perfect solution for replacement of OEM. Allows for smoother and more positive engagement.
Shipping was fast, the product is great! When you could still buy the shift forks from Kawasaki they came out of spec :-( These are in spec and far better quality than Kawi's forks. They are in the bike and vastly improved the shifting on this KX500 BEAST!!! Thanks Luke!
Unfortunately, the gas cap got scratched during shipping, but after a few friendly emails, the problem was resolved perfectly for both sides. Friendly service, quick solutions, absolutely reliable Top-notch shop👍
Perfect product... Perfect all around transaction!!
Great solution for KX500 airbox seal issue. Very nice product.
1989-2004 Kawasaki KX500 Billet Air Filter Sealing Kit (1989-2004)
Everything I have received from TSO has been excellent, I was excited to see TSO had the pressure plate because they was the only ones , thanks for amazing products and service
1988-2004 Kawasaki KX500 88-91 KX250 KDX250 Clutch Pressure Plate 13187-1060
Amazing!!! Luke is so helpful. These cases are amazing and a direct fit of my old cases. All parts are equally made and not one is below my standards
Very well made pipe fits good have not been riding yet so don’t know if it leaks out two stroke oil like the stock one does we will see when it gets cool out for riding
My first order and I'm very happy!
Killer cover!!! Great fitment
Fitted without issue and looks the part, just need to upgrade other parts to look as nice.
Great communication they help me out when I question about how curtain things go I highly recommend them
It fits perfectly, and its even better than ever.
1989-2004 Kawasaki KX500 Center Power Valve assembly| 12023-1058 & 12005-1111
Awesome custom part! Finally someone makes good parts for my 89 Suzuki lt250r. Great customer service.
Exelent product
Everything looks great ! Quick turn around very pleased ✌️
Great billet part for my KX500. The machining quality is amazing. Much better than the stick plastic part.
1989-2004 Kawasaki KX500 Billet Air Filter Sealing Kit (1989-2004)
Great product
Part works great!
The best machined pieces I have ever seen. I have wanted a two piece KX500 billet side cover for a long time and can't wait to install it. So trick!
Very quick shipping, and super pleased with the quality of this stator cover! The anodized black blends nicely with the satin black powder coat on my KX500 engine.
Two strokes only is the place to get hard to find KX500 engine parts. The best machined parts I have ever seen.
1989-2004 Kawasaki KX500 Center Power Valve assembly| 12023-1058 & 12005-1111
Great quality, exceptional service
Fine quality piece too bad it's hidden away from the eyes 😎
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head look great and quality is superb
Quality parts!!! Very happy with what I received for the money!! Fit and finish is top tier. Also happy to support a company who is helping keep these two strokes alive! I will be back for more parts soon!
Bearings were a perfect fit. A couple of shaft bearings were on back order, which I reicieved shortly after a majority of my orders arrived. Quality of everything is immaculate I would certainly do business with Luke again. I honestly wish I could have purchased the billet cases for my kx500af build after seeing the precision on the covers and head. Highly recommend TSO
great shipping
Very thankful people out there make this stuff!!
Haven't installed these parts yet but the maching and quality looks better than OEM. Looking forward on trying out their other specialized parts offered.
Quality piece, may buy another. Can't wait for LT500 heads to become available. Will buy 2 when that day comes.
Finally a great after market head for the lt 250! Fits, looks and runs great!
My suspension guy loved the shock, which is high praise. He has seen a lot of custom suspension components in his career.
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KX500 Engine Rebuild Bolt Kit for Kawasaki KX 500 Specbolt Nickel Wurks Ti Look
Quality piece. I should have bought 2.
Great outlet, must have if using the billet clutch side cover on a steel frame bike!
Great quality part
