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make sure that the shock linkages are the same, i think the x model is different, it wouldnt work on my build so i have it laying around. Im not sure of differences in frames but the x runs a 18" rear wheel and softer suspension. you benefit from the x with a more accessible airbox and all the ...

a hit on that side of the pipe could tighten up the way it wraps around. be sure to figure out your silencer mounting before making that rear stinger mount, do that one last after you have the whole exhaust where you want it. it should all bolt up without any pulling or tension on it that could caus...

riverman i mounted a fatty on my crf250 conversion without problems, is your pipe tweaked ? i made a new stinger mount thats it. on the sprocket side collar i made mine 52mm and it lined up perfect. heres a pic of my pipe to cylinder intake clearance https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/3a5aefa...

i would be interested too

Nice looking conversion but i can't tell if the chain is to tight

really, very nice. im looking to do a 450 frame, tell us of any difficulties that were involved.

Never used aftermarket rads, the stock ones do flex in a crash which is a good thing. anyone know if the afters do ?

the kit will fit everything but the rightside number plate on 05-06 crf450's, honda changed it in 07-08 when they changed the the subframe rail on that side for better access to the rear mastercylinder.

will not fit the 09-up or crf250's

I'll put my 2 cents in again on this subject- my first frame had a neat hoop design that used the 450 mounts and went around the back of the head. From the start the bike vibrated too much and the head stay continually cracked. The nipples on the radiators cracked after only a few months. The next ...

I too would like to know about balancing the crank with the flywheel or just having the flywheel balanced. in autos these parts are balanced, i have seen some mx bikes flywheels with balancing holes drilled in them but none on the cr250's or 500's.

thanks for the ignition system hoofarted. i installed it and rode around the yard then took it off ! i didn't like the transition from bottom to mid like the 250 system gives. I installed a 93 analog 250 system that i like better than the 250 digital, seems mellower. I installed the new reeds and re...

Mick thanks for putting into words what im feeling. Im looking to make my 500 afc mx worthy. the 93 cr250 analog ignition i installed is more to my liking than the 2000 digital (please hoons im not selling it yet) or the 500 system. I raced my 500 for the first time this past weekend and only the se...

hey thats a good spot for stuff, thats where my cdi lives as the wires are to short to reach behind the number plate. keep the ideas flowing, thats what makes these projects fun

I also talked with a heat treater, he recommended a retired metalurligist to call. he said he thinks stress reliefing would be suffient not knowing what metal the cast parts of the frame. also does anyone know what metal honda is using for the frame itself ? to determine if need heat treating you ne...

hoofarted wrote:MXD - Let me know if you need the 500 components as I still have my working setup lying around in the garage.

i could be interested in it depending on how much you want for it.

Danny do i need the whole 500 set up or can i keep the 250 stator and change the flywheel and cdi ? and i do have a fatty pipe fitted for the bike. so now some more fun begins, tuninging this baby in to my liking. I would go back to the whole 500 ign. What year 250 ign did you get? The fatty and gn...

Danny do i need the whole 500 set up or can i keep the 250 stator and change the flywheel and cdi ?
and i do have a fatty pipe fitted for the bike.
so now some more fun begins, tuninging this baby in to my liking.

Alisobob, As far as gearing im running a 14/50 combo which seems good. i used 3rd gear on most of the track and 2nd for the turns, one of the turns i almost need to use 1st ! tight track ! The last 2 seasons the track seems to be geared more for 80's as any bike bigger is just blipping the throttle ...

Danny i bought the 250 ignition for my build because i was starting from nothing and read they worked good. i think it works to goood :lol: I never had a 5oo before so maybe i over built this beast, i wanted what seemed to be the best stock hop ups for it. really would like to have a controllable an...

Roostius i wanted a new pipe on my bike, i got i good deal on a chrome pc then i didn't want to bend and cut on it so i sold it to buy the works pc. i probably should of used the fatty at my local track but sealing the pipe up on this thing is a bitch. right now i have black rtv in there, tried the ...

Here's the lowdown on the first ride. This thing is hairy ! the track was to be groomed for practice, it was i half assed job. most corners were hardpacked and most of the track was also hard. this didn't help the 500 out at all, i could barely open the throttle any where without lighting up the tir...

Sweeeeeeeeet

do you a manuel for the bike, there should be info on lacing wheels that shows the correct offset. i did mine and my honda manuel gave the offset. check to see if the offset is right,if not send them back. the whole point of buying new stuff is so you don't have to mess with it. there's some real du...

I tried looking ahead on some parts for my build and still ended up with parts that didn't fit, i have a few airboots now :lol: also i didn't pick up on the fact that a 97-99 cr250 cdi box won't fit behind the front # plate (box is to wide to fit inbetween the forks when their turned) and putting it...

Thanks hoofarted, i swapped them out cause i didn't want to cut on the plating on the new chrome pc pipe i had and you have to put a dent in that pipe to clear the front waterpump hose. also if i crash and probably will heating up the pipe to get dents out won't look pretty but with the works pipe i...

bearorso thanks, i was thinking the same thing about needing more black in the graphics. will try to achive that when i have the graphics made, i have a pic of my other bike with the colors opposite of this one since i swapped the colors between the two. it looks good also, decisions,decisions :cool...