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by Kuma
May 17th, 2012, 12:36 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: most lug
Replies: 20
Views: 656

I've "never" had straight or acceleration issues that i've attributed to a poor rear tire, That really depends on the terrain and what you are trying to accomplish. Any place you would consider using a paddle the M5B is a good alternative. You still have good traction and tire life with t...
by Kuma
May 17th, 2012, 12:31 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: Not an A/F, but my 96ktm300/04kx250f
Replies: 10
Views: 511

I don't have any issues with you posting your custom build here, it's the other site with the purest snobs :lol: We don't care if you have a 500, but as stated be prepared to catch all the crap flinged your way. if you hang here long enough, you will be looking at getting one of these big bores your...
by Kuma
May 15th, 2012, 1:02 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Reed block spacing?
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Other that the obvious, moving the carb back, what does the reed spacer do? does it give more top end, more bottom end or just detract from the honda design?
by Kuma
May 14th, 2012, 7:15 pm
Forum: B.S. Stories, True Stories... Its All Here
Topic: More Ebay BS
Replies: 5
Views: 887

I got to hand it to the guy, selling one of those is better than selling 40 fo the mcmaster units and the profit he makes on shipping he can buy a couple of replacements. kinda hard on the old karma though
by Kuma
May 14th, 2012, 12:29 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: Not an A/F, but my 96ktm300/04kx250f
Replies: 10
Views: 511

I do have a suggestion for ya, add a couple hundred more CCs :wink:
you do realize this where you are right?


just giving you shit, nice build and welcome.
by Kuma
May 12th, 2012, 1:45 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Rear wheel swap from steely to gen 2,3,4
Replies: 5
Views: 405

I have my '89 wheel that I have addapted to my gen2, did it a little differently. I am using the 89 axle and collers and made a couple spacers to make up for the diameter difference, one in the left side for the swing arm, one in the right side to go through the swingarm and the caliper holder. work...
by Kuma
May 12th, 2012, 1:34 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: Project Polish: CR500AFDS Build
Replies: 73
Views: 3444

sell that roller to someone that will appriciate it :roll:
by Kuma
May 10th, 2012, 12:52 pm
Forum: Shoppers Only!
Topic: 1992 steelie for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 857

Smokin' deal for someone.
by Kuma
May 4th, 2012, 10:21 am
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: trade possibly??
Replies: 1
Views: 277

Do the deal! if the 450 doesn't have a major problem like a hole in the case you can probable part it out and cover the cost for someone to do the conversion
by Kuma
May 3rd, 2012, 3:53 pm
Forum: B.S. Stories, True Stories... Its All Here
Topic: More Ebay BS
Replies: 5
Views: 887

More Ebay BS

Was looking at exhuast hangers, saw some crap ones off old bikes that they wanted as much for a new replacement, that was bad enough then I saw this, Ferrari 246 Exhaust mount P/N 102007 price $110 plus $12 shipping, [/img]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-246-Exhaust-Mount-Part-102007-/120668019443?h...
by Kuma
May 1st, 2012, 1:08 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: and now for something completly different! TRX500AF!
Replies: 46
Views: 7624

The tail pipe that we are all familiar with runs out the back to the silencer, with this one it will run back into the rear cone. after that I'll be looking on how to silence it, or just wear ear plugs :wink: Took the mockup over to Power Pros today, I'm probably going to have Don complete the pipe ...
by Kuma
April 30th, 2012, 12:54 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: and now for something completly different! TRX500AF!
Replies: 46
Views: 7624

I will have to go with an internal tailpipe, from what I have read there is no disadvantage, pretty sure that is what some of the kart pipes use.
by Kuma
April 30th, 2012, 12:52 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: and now for something completly different! TRX500AF!
Replies: 46
Views: 7624

not making the amount of progress I'd like to on this but still moving forward. Have the pipe mockup done, thanks to 396rsss for the help. have not decided to weld it up myself or have Power Pros do it. https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/3360aabb6dccb47ef78f2131993b7124.jpg https://bannedcr50...
by Kuma
April 28th, 2012, 8:26 am
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: www.500conversions.com update
Replies: 64
Views: 4152

Mik329 wrote:You can keep the Boyesen cover on easy. I'm working the same chassis and all I did was heat and bend the brake lever in two spots. Bend out closer to pivot and back in towards pedal.
How much heat? propane torch?
by Kuma
April 27th, 2012, 5:53 pm
Forum: A/F's Only.... Talk About Your Beer Can, Right Friggin HERE!
Topic: www.500conversions.com update
Replies: 64
Views: 4152

I would expect Grant to pay the shipping to make it right.
by Kuma
April 25th, 2012, 12:28 pm
Forum: Site Mission
Topic: Hummmm.......
Replies: 13
Views: 8157

Tharrell wrote:Damn.
This guy won't ever get laid.
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That guy may not get laid in HS or College but he'll end up with more mony than Bill Gates and can buy all the strange he wants :wink:
by Kuma
April 23rd, 2012, 11:38 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: What helmet/POV cam?
Replies: 16
Views: 6274

Gopro now offers an HD2 which has a higher frame rate if you are into some slow motion stuff and supposidly their lens is improved to cut down on the lens flair from the sun, that was my only complaint on the gopro, I don't know if Contour has the same issues. Roosty has both and has a post reviewin...
by Kuma
April 20th, 2012, 12:50 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from Canada... EH!
Replies: 13
Views: 1510

Welcome, you found the right place :cool:
by Kuma
April 17th, 2012, 9:28 pm
Forum: Upcoming Rides
Topic: PISMO " HoonFEST by the Sea" 2011
Replies: 305
Views: 39976

is there going to be a 2012 beach trip?

Jay, are you out there?
by Kuma
April 16th, 2012, 5:52 pm
Forum: Shoppers Only!
Topic: Parts parts parts!!
Replies: 4
Views: 695

How much for the Shoes :P
by Kuma
April 13th, 2012, 5:37 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: seizure?
Replies: 25
Views: 756

could have a crank seal leaking on the flywheel side too.
by Kuma
April 8th, 2012, 7:36 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: seizure?
Replies: 25
Views: 756

Sorry, I've got to ask,
Did you check your coolant level :oops:
by Kuma
April 3rd, 2012, 12:28 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Billet ignition covers
Replies: 274
Views: 21323

Those look much better with the Roosty Mod :bling:
by Kuma
March 30th, 2012, 7:35 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Billet ignition covers
Replies: 274
Views: 21323

It looks like someone could make a jig and have thos smoothed out on a lathe.
by Kuma
March 30th, 2012, 12:57 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: Tank Decal Fail
Replies: 8
Views: 1258

I would think this would be the deal breaker for coating a used tank "Surfaces to be coated should be clean, dry and free from oil or grease." Since the problem is that the tank is pourous I would think that it would be difficult if not impossible to clean the oil and gas which has soaked ...