which bike to convert.....

[sugarshane]

ok here goes,
I currently have a 07 CRF250R chassis minus wheels and rads for a conversion. But, I also have a possible trade for 2006 CRF250X complete running bike for my 04 YZ250. My YZ bike has 7 rides (I think) from the factory. I say I think because he previous owner claimed 2 rides on it and then on the 3rd ride he looped it, got scared and parked it. I have 4 rides on it. the bike looks like new except for a couple pipe dings where he dropped it. I did a compression test on the YZ and it has 190PSI. So I wanna make sure the trade is what I want before giving up the bike. the X is street legal already and I was curious if it would remain street legal after putting the 500 in there or will i have to do emissions when I register it. Also, will the X motor bolt into the R frame as long as I swap sub frames? I don't see any reason why it wouldn't but I wanna make sure before I try. will it be possible to make the R street legal? I have a buddy that is interested in buying the 07 R if I put the X motor in it. if not, I may just keep it for a play bike. I also have a 91 500 and a 00 500 and a spare 98 motor for the conversion, so don't think I'm going to get away from 2 smokes. The X was just rebuilt about 20hrs ago with beryllium valve seats and new valves. Documented maintenance and valve adjustments. spark arrestor, R&D remote (flex) fuel screw, GPR steering stabilizer/sub mount, Trailtech Endurance computer, Pro-Taper big bar, Clarke 3 gal tank plus stock tank, skid plate, seal skins/new fork seals, new battery, TM designworks chain guide/slider, Works connection clutch lever/perch, New rear rotor and pads (EBC), New Mohard rear brake carrier, Tusk handguards, Fastway large footpegs, Devol radiator guards.

[sugarshane]

also, from those of you that have ridden the R and the X, which do you prefer and why? Is all this worth my time or should I just stick to converting the R?

[gregrobo]

sounds like a good deal i havnt rode a 250x but have rode many 450x's the forks need attention they tend to tuck valving fixes it tho

[sugarshane]

the previous owner of the R stuck about $1100 into the suspension (valving, springs, triples, shock linkage...) so that is what will be used on the which ever bike that gets converted for the 500.

[mxdogger]

make sure that the shock linkages are the same, i think the x model is different, it wouldnt work on my build so i have it laying around. Im not sure of differences in frames but the x runs a 18" rear wheel and softer suspension. you benefit from the x with a more accessible airbox and all the stuff that makes it street legal + you have all those great aftermarket parts already on it, go for it