CR 500 AF for MX
CR 500 AF for MX
I am wanting to make my AF 500 as smooth as possible for MX racing. I am not worried about power loss too much, just wanting it to be smooth and rideable. Any ideas?
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I primarily ride mine MX and really have not done anything "special" to make it better for MX. It does have a Surf N Turf crank which calmed down the vibes, the 99 250 ignition really helped with cornering and bongers set up for my size and skill level keep me on the bike.
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Re: CR 500 AF for MX
Jet it fat and rig the throttle to only open 3/4 ways...cmotodad wrote: Any ideas?
Gear it high too..... 15x45
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Re: CR 500 AF for MX
Lol, that will help keep the Dr bills down!AlisoBob wrote:Jet it fat and rig the throttle to only open 3/4 ways...cmotodad wrote: Any ideas?
Gear it high too..... 15x45
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- 2strokeforever
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i ride mine 2 times a week straight MX. I am a decent intermediate rider.
Get a rekluse clutch, it will smooth out the power more than any other mod. they might not work well on other bikes but the 500 should havve came factory with it.
14/48 gear works well for most.
41 pwk jetted well.
suspension suspension suspension. the shock setup is key to getting good drive.
Get a rekluse clutch, it will smooth out the power more than any other mod. they might not work well on other bikes but the 500 should havve came factory with it.
14/48 gear works well for most.
41 pwk jetted well.
suspension suspension suspension. the shock setup is key to getting good drive.
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- 2strokeforever
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I generally ride at least 4 times a week, more if I can. A priority in building this AF was being easy to live with. Its definitely easy now.
It has :
G2 throttle cam system - totally worth the money for technical riding
Flexxbars - nice for the whooped out tracks I ride
Cr250 ignition - a nice improvement
PWK - a nice improvement
Rekluse clutch - simply fabulous
Left hand brake - mostly nice to have for technical riding, can make arm pump worse with MX
Dialed in ergos also made a huge improvement - tall seat and bar risers with low boy Fastway pegs
Suspension dialed - worth the investment
It has :
G2 throttle cam system - totally worth the money for technical riding
Flexxbars - nice for the whooped out tracks I ride
Cr250 ignition - a nice improvement
PWK - a nice improvement
Rekluse clutch - simply fabulous
Left hand brake - mostly nice to have for technical riding, can make arm pump worse with MX
Dialed in ergos also made a huge improvement - tall seat and bar risers with low boy Fastway pegs
Suspension dialed - worth the investment
CR500 Shifter Kart + Gen 3 AF
A rekluse or rekluse pro or another auto crutch is very helpful to make it smoother. Yes I do know how to use a standard clutch well. It's like comparing using a 100 year old hand powered drill to a new drill press, it removes the human error of engaging the clutch roughly. Not to mention you can tailor the engagement for the conditions and style of riding.
Short shift, ie run a gear high, really helps smooth things out.
Nuetec tubliss, especially on the rear tire. TRACTION in spades, less wheel spin = control, keeps the motor working like a sweet 500 should, not spinning and running out of rpm.
A 250 ignition is NOT smoother. A 500 with a FWW is.
Chassis set up is obvious but that doesn't make the motor smoother. Rear suspension setup is critical.
Stuff a squirrel in the airbox for good measure.
Short shift, ie run a gear high, really helps smooth things out.
Nuetec tubliss, especially on the rear tire. TRACTION in spades, less wheel spin = control, keeps the motor working like a sweet 500 should, not spinning and running out of rpm.
A 250 ignition is NOT smoother. A 500 with a FWW is.
Chassis set up is obvious but that doesn't make the motor smoother. Rear suspension setup is critical.
Stuff a squirrel in the airbox for good measure.
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seanmx57 wrote: A auto clutch removes the human error of engaging the clutch roughly. Not to mention you can tailor the engagement for the conditions and style of riding.
seanmx57 wrote:A 250 ignition is NOT smoother. A 500 with a FWW is.
Anyone who says a 250 ignition is a good idea for an MX or Trail bike is on CRACK!
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Like any machine, if not properly setup it wont work right...nmdesertrider wrote: I haven't seen one of these last more than a 1/2 hour in the desert before they overheat.
Dont tell 95% of the desert racers I know here in Vegas, I wouldnt want their bikes clutches to suddenly start overheating...nmdesertrider wrote:If they were so great, the pros would use them. What pro uses an autoclutch in harescramble, worcs, gncc or MX or SX?
Faster then Speedy Gonzalez, slower then the Road Runner!!! MEEP MEEP
2002 CR80
1999 Cr500
2003 CR250R
2005 CRF250R
2006 YZ450F
2005 CBR1000RR
1997 Banshee
2002 CR80
1999 Cr500
2003 CR250R
2005 CRF250R
2006 YZ450F
2005 CBR1000RR
1997 Banshee