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by Alfaman
October 24th, 2009, 12:07 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: My 89 After Getting Her Home
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

Just a quick update of how the CR is coming along..I have had soooo many problems and spent twice as much as my budget :( Image
by Alfaman
October 24th, 2009, 11:06 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Magura Clutch Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 122

Magura Clutch Problems

Guys, My rebuild of my 89 Steelie in S/moto trim is just about done (pics to follow :D ) but i have one big problem, I have fitted a Magura Hydraulic Clutch conversion and replaced all the Plates, now i start the bike up and select first gear everything is fine, bike pulls away and finds all gears p...
by Alfaman
July 20th, 2009, 1:03 pm
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: CLAMPS/YOKES DEPERATELY NEEDED....UPDATED (Kayaba)
Replies: 0
Views: 621

CLAMPS/YOKES DEPERATELY NEEDED....UPDATED (Kayaba)

Guys, i still cant find Clamps/yokes for my 89 Steelie, my problem is i dont know what year my forks are, so i need Bottom clamp with a 59MM diameter, top is 53MM ,with a 26MM stem diameter...Has anyone got a set they would sell to me,otherwise i dont think this bike will ever get finished and i ha...
by Alfaman
July 4th, 2009, 2:33 pm
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: HELP PLEASE !!! YOKE PROBLEMS
Replies: 2
Views: 697

HELP PLEASE !!! YOKE PROBLEMS

Guys i have another problem, my bike is an 89 steelie, but i bought it as a bit of a mixed bag partially stripped with S/Moto wheels, i was told the forks were later cr250, but i sourced a pair of 2000 (i think) cr500, because they had they later bottom bracket ( 102mm)so i could fit a Braking 4 Po...
by Alfaman
June 28th, 2009, 2:07 pm
Forum: Ergonomics
Topic: Looking For Graphics Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Re: graphics

kelroy_leon wrote:http://graphicmx.com

give these guys a shot. i know they have kits for my 89' yz, should have older honda kits as well
Cool, Thanx fella :D
by Alfaman
June 28th, 2009, 12:14 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: 89 Radiators...HELP !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 123

89 Radiators...HELP !!!

Guys, it seems i did,nt check my rads properly before stripping/cleaning/painting them (Oh ,and spending 7 hrs straightening the fins with tweezers), i fitted them last night and the outlet pipe at the top of both rads is on the wrong side, so the pipes will fit but obviously its wrong and anyway,i...
by Alfaman
June 25th, 2009, 1:11 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: 89 Rad Panels
Replies: 2
Views: 96

ISBB wrote:http://shop.thumpertalk.com/ProductDeta ... PU_1222629

They will ship to the UK
Thanks for that, Panels ordered and on their way...Si :D
by Alfaman
June 24th, 2009, 1:41 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: 89 Rad Panels
Replies: 2
Views: 96

89 Rad Panels

Guys, i cant find anyone here in the UK who can supply a pair of White Rad panels for my 89 steelie..Can anyone help with a supplier, or even second hand....Thanks Si :D
by Alfaman
June 22nd, 2009, 11:25 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Aftermarket Footpegs
Replies: 10
Views: 257

Thanks for all the help Guys, i found a shop today that had a pair ,so they are winging their way to me right now, with a bit of good luck the bike may be up and running this Saturday, so i will take plenty of Pics, once again ,thanks for the help guys...Si :D
by Alfaman
June 21st, 2009, 9:50 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Aftermarket Footpegs
Replies: 10
Views: 257

Aftermarket Footpegs

Guys, Im looking for some good Footpegs for my 89 Steelie 500, after all the good work gone into the re build, the original Pegs look....Quite frankly SHIT !!...Ive tried a few Motocross shops for some Fat aftermarket pegs such as Talon, but no ones stock lists go back as far as CR500 fitment so i ...
by Alfaman
June 3rd, 2009, 12:59 pm
Forum: Ergonomics
Topic: Looking For Graphics Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Looking For Graphics Kit

Im looking for a smart Graphics kit for my 89 CR 5, mine is being re built to use on the roads in S/Moto trim here in the UK, can any of you guys point me in the right direction to websites/shops that might do Old Stock kits, all my panels/bodywork is white, but toooo plain and tooo white......Than...
by Alfaman
June 3rd, 2009, 12:40 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: My 89 After Getting Her Home
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

Time to add some pics, all the powdercoating done, engine is fully rebuilt inc a .75 Prox Piston kit, all new clutch plates...Magura Hydraulic clutch conversion https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/98d9d440b8e507bce6fa6d99818d01b7.jpg ........Had some problems with the front forks as they turn...
by Alfaman
May 8th, 2009, 8:56 am
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: My 89 After Getting Her Home
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

britincali wrote:You keeing the SM wheels? If not PM me.
Oh yes, the bike is road registered, so im building it as my Sunday toy to rip up the country lanes of Essex, and for some Trackday action, im a S/Moto addict and the 17,s are the only wheels i ever need.. :D
by Alfaman
May 8th, 2009, 7:49 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Can I Paint Radiators..????
Replies: 3
Views: 159

Can I Paint Radiators..????

I have sourced a perfect pair of Radiators for my 89 CR5, obviously they are black... With Heat Resistant Paint, can i paint them Silver if i painted the frames and lightly dusted the core work if im careful not to block the holes..??????..Thanks Guys :D
by Alfaman
May 6th, 2009, 1:54 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: My 89 After Getting Her Home
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

Also Guys, I have 2 Carbs, am i right in thinking the PJ 38 is the standard ,and the other is a PWM 39, which is from a TM 300, should i stick with the 38..?????Image
by Alfaman
May 6th, 2009, 1:40 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: My 89 After Getting Her Home
Replies: 14
Views: 2155

My 89 After Getting Her Home

Right Guys, this is how the bike looked last Sunday, lukily i have 2 of most things,and some parts i have 3 of :cool: https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/44ddf08e49a543145a9a2632ba3bf08b.jpg Also have new panels still unopened, and 2 Carbs. https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/82e9372e66d...
by Alfaman
May 4th, 2009, 12:08 am
Forum: Music and Culture
Topic: Your First Concert
Replies: 41
Views: 2420

My first Gig was The Stranglers, 1979 at The Rainbow in London..And to this day im still a huge fan,even have Stranglers Tattoo,s :wink:
by Alfaman
May 3rd, 2009, 11:40 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: Subframe Question
Replies: 21
Views: 2295

Thanks Guys, i just think the older fenders look too big and droopy and because ive got to fit a rear light and number plate i thinks its worth converting it..I did the same with my 95 KX5, but on that i did,nt need to change the subframe ,i bought a rear fender for a 2006 kx 250 and spent 2 days ca...
by Alfaman
May 3rd, 2009, 2:29 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: Subframe Question
Replies: 21
Views: 2295

Subframe Question

Guys, i have an 89 CR5 all stripped ready for frame powder coating, is it possible to fit a later sub-frame from a 97 bike, so i can use a later rear fender, and if so does it mean i would have change seat/sidepanels.?????...Thanks Si :D
by Alfaman
May 3rd, 2009, 2:05 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Guy From The UK
Replies: 7
Views: 785

New Guy From The UK

Hi Guys, my name is Si and im in Essex in England, just bought an 89 CR500 complete with S/Moto wheels,Big disc conversion etc, the bike has been street registered running a full lighting kit, but ive bought the bike in kit form :( , well she,s in about a thousand bits, the guy i bought it from stri...