AlisoBob's Gen 4 A/F Conversion
Naaaa.... the heat effected zones are very small...
I think it will be ok...
Some of it was welded with 5356, some with 4043.
He said that 5356 generally is stronger and more ductile than 4043. But 4043, which contains 5 percent silicon, typically flows better, is more crack-resistant, easier to weld with, less prone to weld smut, and yields a more aesthetic weld.
Its all past my knowledge of welding...
I think it will be ok...
Some of it was welded with 5356, some with 4043.
He said that 5356 generally is stronger and more ductile than 4043. But 4043, which contains 5 percent silicon, typically flows better, is more crack-resistant, easier to weld with, less prone to weld smut, and yields a more aesthetic weld.
Its all past my knowledge of welding...
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CLEAN JOB! Here is what you do next. You get some custom gaphics that say Service Bobnda with a small wrench pictured. Then a name plate with serial number 000000001. You then GET a patent on the term A/F, and force your will on anyone that tries to infringe. Of course it will be mandatory that you start misspelling everything you write, and use horrible punctuation, and the obligatory question mark after ever sentence.
Don't Clyde it, ride it!
You and me both Bob. Regardless, it looks great!AlisoBob wrote:Naaaa.... the heat effected zones are very small...
I think it will be ok...
Some of it was welded with 5356, some with 4043.
He said that 5356 generally is stronger and more ductile than 4043. But 4043, which contains 5 percent silicon, typically flows better, is more crack-resistant, easier to weld with, less prone to weld smut, and yields a more aesthetic weld.
Its all past my knowledge of welding...
*shrugs*Ported&Polished wrote:CLEAN JOB! Here is what you do next. You get some custom gaphics that say Service Bobnda with a small wrench pictured. Then a name plate with serial number 000000001. You then GET a patent on the term A/F, and force your will on anyone that tries to infringe. Of course it will be mandatory that you start misspelling everything you write, and use horrible punctuation, and the obligatory question mark after ever sentence.
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Tanks is going to be a hassle, switched gears and did the air box instead.
I used a 3/8" thick piece of phenolic plate and basically made a spacer that does two things..
1. Covers original cutout of 4 stroke boot.
2. Provides flat surface in the proper position to reattach CR500 airboot.
The stock airboot fits perfect, hugs the shock nicely, wasent reshaped with heat ( the boot will always "remember" its original shape), and provides the proven airflow capacity that the motor needs.
Heres a "during construction" shot to show the shock clearance.
I used a 3/8" thick piece of phenolic plate and basically made a spacer that does two things..
1. Covers original cutout of 4 stroke boot.
2. Provides flat surface in the proper position to reattach CR500 airboot.
The stock airboot fits perfect, hugs the shock nicely, wasent reshaped with heat ( the boot will always "remember" its original shape), and provides the proven airflow capacity that the motor needs.
Heres a "during construction" shot to show the shock clearance.
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zorak-2 wrote: Lets get together and ride.
doug
No Shit..... I miss tearing it with you too Doug..
Stop and pick up Ellett on your way down!!!
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... ight=zorak
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I built an '03 CRF450 / 500 conversion. I think the gas tanks are similar, I had both the stock tank and a Clark oversized tank. They both looked like they needed the same amount of work to modify. So I did the Clark.
I ended up blocking off the original fuel outlet with aluminum plate and put a fitting on the back. ( On the clark it was also the lowest point anyway.)
If you have more pictures of your airbox I'd like to see them, I used the 450 boot stretched. Have not had a problem but also I've never really liked the idea.
Thanks
I ended up blocking off the original fuel outlet with aluminum plate and put a fitting on the back. ( On the clark it was also the lowest point anyway.)
If you have more pictures of your airbox I'd like to see them, I used the 450 boot stretched. Have not had a problem but also I've never really liked the idea.
Thanks
from what i have looked at the "x" bikes and my "r", the bottom on the tank is identicle. these were not out, but on the bike. it might look different if they were out.AlisoBob wrote:I am taking it down to the dealer to compare them... We think alike Billy!mxracr121 wrote:
Would the tank be as hard if it was an "R" model? I'm sure you want the extra capacity, but maybe the smaller tank will get you riding faster.
i read somewhere clarke will send you a tank with out the petcock drilled, so you can move it to a spot that will work better.
TJ
2005 cr500af
2008 300XC/w
2005 cr500af
2008 300XC/w
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Bob, The x gas tank has become a major issue for me. I was hoping IMS would be the answer but looking at this post it looks like maybe not.
On Saturday I hit reserve at 19 miles on the odometer and after 4 more miles straight back to camp I was almost out of fuel.
Keep in mind that this was a pinned WFO "try your best to keep up" kind of ride in the big bowls of glamis but damn it sucked to be the reason to head back to camp. I really need to look into fuel options.
On Saturday I hit reserve at 19 miles on the odometer and after 4 more miles straight back to camp I was almost out of fuel.
Keep in mind that this was a pinned WFO "try your best to keep up" kind of ride in the big bowls of glamis but damn it sucked to be the reason to head back to camp. I really need to look into fuel options.