Franks 06 CRF250 Conversion

asteroid500 · Post by **asteroid500** » May 11th, 2010, 2:20 am

You seem to be in a mad rush...slow down and enjoy yourself, it will come together alot easier as well....Unless your Bob of corse, with a resipricating saw & a six pack, you'd get it done in a w/end.

(this is in no way to Bob & his saw or saw's closest friends a derogitive or insulting quip)

for any legal advise please ring 1800 GETFUCKEDCUNT

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 11th, 2010, 5:04 pm

I'm trying to take my time. I bought the CRF last November.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 17th, 2010, 7:37 pm

getting ready to form fuel tank after a big glass of wine.

My test for leaks. Tank full of water over a paper towel. High tech.
So far no large leaks or quick seeping. I'll check the towel in a few hours.

Anyone know if gas is thinner than water? In other words: Will gas seep through a hole that water may not?

Post by **MojoScojo** » May 17th, 2010, 7:40 pm

homenf wrote:Anyone know if gas is thinner than water? In other words: Will gas seep through a hole that water may not?

Yes.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 23rd, 2010, 6:25 am

Thanks!
Tested again w/gas and no leaks!

Loudmouth airbox kit w/2000 cr250 boot. 500 boot was short.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 23rd, 2010, 6:29 am

Coil mount

My new bling. Got a deal on a RG3 link from an old show bike. $200.

side shots

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 23rd, 2010, 6:33 am

I'm down to the cooling system (re-fab radiators and head coolant lines) and headstay!

I started her just for a few seconds to test my wiring and 2 real kick fired off! I had to extend the wiring from CDI to case and to new coil position. Sounds very good and responsive after the rebuild (for the few seconds I could run it).

I'm stoked! Next weekend baby!!!

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 23rd, 2010, 6:37 am

asteroid500 wrote: for any legal advise please ring 1800 GETFUCKEDCUNT

I tried this and could only leave messages. They won't call or write back!

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 26th, 2010, 8:02 pm

headstay pre bend

headstay after bend

top view

complete minus three pinhole coolant leaks ( 1 in each radiator and one on head), buy subframe bolts to connect to frame.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 26th, 2010, 8:05 pm

Thank you to all the people who provided parts, ideas and support. There was no way in hell I would have got this done without the guys on this site.

Ride report will be after the coming weekend.

Post by **AlisoBob** » May 26th, 2010, 8:31 pm

I see your running a external fuel filter....

Make sure you cut off the internal mesh screen off the tank outlet.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 26th, 2010, 8:34 pm

I did. Thanks!

Gmbond · Post by **Gmbond** » May 27th, 2010, 4:30 am

Looks real nice

your front brake line should run on the inside of the fork leg though.

Did you press bend the headstays or vice and hammer?

Post by **MojoScojo** » May 27th, 2010, 7:47 am

Gmbond wrote:Looks real nice

your front brake line should run on the inside of the fork leg though.

Agreed. You're likely to hook that sucker on something headed down a trail. Bad news.

hoofarted · Post by **hoofarted** » May 27th, 2010, 7:56 am

Looks good man! Stay came out nice!

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 27th, 2010, 2:01 pm

I had the stays bent in a bender by my welder. Nice heads up on the line. I would hate to snag it on something.

hoofarted · Post by **hoofarted** » May 27th, 2010, 2:20 pm

Oh ya - and your chain is a tad tight.

gumption · Post by **gumption** » May 27th, 2010, 2:53 pm

Hey homenf, what did you use for head coolant outlets?
That's the way I want to do it.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 27th, 2010, 9:41 pm

I think it is a TTM 2 into 1 outlet adapter and I'm not sure how to get them. I wasn't going to do it that way but thats what I had. Not sure if that guy is trustworthy yet.

I wanted to put on Solid Bro's stuff but I couldn't get a hold of him.

I will let you know if I have any problems with it.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 27th, 2010, 9:46 pm

Got the part from MTNeilson

He said: The two to one coolant adapter I bought from Mike Fachar (i'm sure you read the stories, I had a few dealings with him and all was good.)

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 27th, 2010, 9:50 pm

hoofarted wrote:Oh ya - and your chain is a tad tight.

You should see how loose the spokes are

I need to go through the normal pre-ride stuff. I just wanted a pic before the sun went down.

I got the starting technique down now so I can start it on flat ground. This thing just sounds angry.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » May 28th, 2010, 8:26 pm

Went for a test ride before I go out to BFE tomorrow for a weekend of riding.

Engine is strong. I do need to fiddle with the carb and put my smaller front sprocket on to make it 14/50 instead of 15/50. I imagine something trying to escape from hell and I'm on it.

Seems like all the leaks are gone (minus a coolant line I forgot to tighten).

Front suspension is very stiff for square edge hits, will play with oil levels and settings. Rear seems closer to what I want, at least till I hit a motocross track. as a base I used Motocross Action settings for it.

Moving this around is odd. It feels lighter than my 125 and the ol steelie. Not sure why, it can't be much different . Pushing it in the truck feels way easier ???

Off to the trails for the weekend!

homenf · Post by **homenf** » June 1st, 2010, 9:37 pm

This thing is great. I feel very planted on the trails and on fire roads I hit the corners way faster. If the rear breaks loose just use a bit of throttle control to slide it sideways. I never rode the 125 that way. Pullin a long wheelie out of a tight corner is unexplainable.

Suspension felt great on everything except rocky areas will be the only downfall. I will try my air cells on the forks when I find a good mounting point.

The engine is good till she warms up all the way then it's to lean, but it stayed together and is a grin maker for sure. I love the wide powerband. I'm curious what the top speed is so I'll take the GPS next time. Motocross will be the next test.

I'll post pic of the final bike when I'm done changing plastics and goodies.

homenf · Post by **homenf** » September 5th, 2010, 5:12 pm

Raced on the MX track and found some more stuff to change. Front is to soft and I will be go to a stiffer front rate. The midrange getting is still off due to an needle I found wasn't stock.

Any luck with JD jetting?

The race went well for working out bugs and cobwebs. 7th out of 11 in my class. I think it scared some people when I started it. : )

Rue · Post by **Rue** » September 5th, 2010, 6:11 pm

homenf wrote:

Raced on the MX track and found some more stuff to change.

Post up them Action shots!! Sweet build

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Franks 06 CRF250 Conversion