BannedCR500Riders.com

I had a hard time finding a cr500. Wound up getting a KX500 and a 2001 RM250 chassis for it. Its on kxriders http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.ph ... 398.0.html

some like steel frames because they are flimsy or flex.
I rode the 1st gen honda and hated it, but loved my 06 rmz450 and 08 rmz250. can only imagine the vibes of a 500 in the al frame. my 93 steel vibrated a lot. Its all just a "to each his own" thing i think.

My biggest problems with aluminum is ...

After more thought i think I'm going to try and grab a 2001 or newer rm250.
Less vibes with the steel frame and no worries about the Y.

Ive got my eye out for a motor that i can put a rekluse clutch, and a decompressor in. Not sure what gear sets had the widest ratio... i saw it on here somewhere ...

Here's an example of one somebody built

http://www.leguidevert.com/_lgv/img_forum/2012/08/217478_1426_sdc10305.jpg


This has me thinking steel rm250 http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/590139-99-rm250-1990-cr500-conversion/


Maybe I should do a steel rm500 and keep the rm250 2s motor for when the ...

I miss my old 93 CR500. Since then I have become used to Suzuki cornering since 2001. I dont mean to bash your honda chassis, but I just feel better and faster on a yellow bike. To each his own I guess.

Currently I have a 2008 RMZ250, and the suspension and handling are perfect for me. I can get ...