Gen 5 CR500AFX build started on 01.12.2012
Gen 5 CR500AFX build started on 01.12.2012
Hey guys,
So things having been slowing down recently at F*** Motor Company for the holiday season and I've had a bit of free time to surf the web... I came across a deal that I could not refuse; it is a Gen 5 2012 CRF250X rolling chassis with only 3.1 miles on the bike!!! The bike was purchased by a Michigan University with the motor going into a SAE project.
Build plans:
Obviously a CR500 transplant
Would like to go FI but not sure the bank account agrees at this point in time...
If i stick to the carburetor, I will definitely go for the digital ignition upgrade like my previous GEN 2.
I have a baja design light kit from my previous 1995 CR500 donor chassis so I would like to utilize that being it is the X chassis aka headlamp.
Other than that I plan to keep the bike looking stock at this point in time as it is a brand new chassis so don't really see the need to throw all the goodies at it just yet...
As for the a CR500 donor I am in the market if anyone has any leads??
IMG00119-20121201-1515 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00120-20121201-1516 by fmikhele, on Flickr
So things having been slowing down recently at F*** Motor Company for the holiday season and I've had a bit of free time to surf the web... I came across a deal that I could not refuse; it is a Gen 5 2012 CRF250X rolling chassis with only 3.1 miles on the bike!!! The bike was purchased by a Michigan University with the motor going into a SAE project.
Build plans:
Obviously a CR500 transplant
Would like to go FI but not sure the bank account agrees at this point in time...
If i stick to the carburetor, I will definitely go for the digital ignition upgrade like my previous GEN 2.
I have a baja design light kit from my previous 1995 CR500 donor chassis so I would like to utilize that being it is the X chassis aka headlamp.
Other than that I plan to keep the bike looking stock at this point in time as it is a brand new chassis so don't really see the need to throw all the goodies at it just yet...
As for the a CR500 donor I am in the market if anyone has any leads??
IMG00119-20121201-1515 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00120-20121201-1516 by fmikhele, on Flickr
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I do have some nice motor packages in stock. Everything from bone stock to fully ported. Pulse injection systems, programable ignitions, nikasil lined cylinders, decompressors, likely anything you're interested in.
Send me a PM or call me at the shop during the day 2o4325985three
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Send me a PM or call me at the shop during the day 2o4325985three
Adam
http://www.youtube.com/user/500bigbore
My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
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Spoke to Roosty today, really nice knowledgeable guy... Going to pursue a complete CR500 that I stumbled across and hopefully (upon purchase) sell the rest of the donor chassis so I am not out a huge amount of $$$. But I will be picking Roosty's brain in the near future for the 250 clutch/shifter upgrade....
Thanks again for the lead Bob!
Thanks again for the lead Bob!
Has anyone used frame rails/mounts from "speedandcycle" in cali? any feedback would be appreciated!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CR500-HONDA-ENG ... 1c2ce314a0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CR500-HONDA-ENG ... 1c2ce314a0
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No one here has likely bought from him.
He lifted the parts design from parts he bought off Paul Stoffers (pstoffers).
I'd buy em from Paul
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... php?t=8666
He lifted the parts design from parts he bought off Paul Stoffers (pstoffers).
I'd buy em from Paul
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... php?t=8666
http://www.youtube.com/user/500bigbore
My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
Thanks Roosty, just seeing what the options are right now. You have any nikasil coated 500 cylinders kickin' around up there?
Also (as you are probably are aware) of this PDF on Eric Gorr's website: http://www.eric-gorr.com/incl/pdfs/mode ... ondaCR.pdf. More specifically about using epoxy to change the angle of the transfer ports that are directed at the exhaust port? Do you implement this in your engine over hauls?
Picked up the donor bike today
IMG00150-20121208-1327 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00149-20121208-1327 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also came with this (18"). Don't really need it for where I ride PM if interested.
IMG00152-20121208-1328 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00153-20121208-1328 by fmikhele, on Flickr
It also came with this (may sell)
IMG00156-20121208-1330 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00158-20121208-1330 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Noticed this upon inspection?!?
weird_bolt by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also believe this isnt stock
IMG00154-20121208-1329 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00155-20121208-1329 by fmikhele, on Flickr
The donor chassis is also for sale....
Also (as you are probably are aware) of this PDF on Eric Gorr's website: http://www.eric-gorr.com/incl/pdfs/mode ... ondaCR.pdf. More specifically about using epoxy to change the angle of the transfer ports that are directed at the exhaust port? Do you implement this in your engine over hauls?
Picked up the donor bike today
IMG00150-20121208-1327 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00149-20121208-1327 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also came with this (18"). Don't really need it for where I ride PM if interested.
IMG00152-20121208-1328 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00153-20121208-1328 by fmikhele, on Flickr
It also came with this (may sell)
IMG00156-20121208-1330 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00158-20121208-1330 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Noticed this upon inspection?!?
weird_bolt by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also believe this isnt stock
IMG00154-20121208-1329 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00155-20121208-1329 by fmikhele, on Flickr
The donor chassis is also for sale....
In the mail from dzitting...
Conversion Kit by fmikhele, on Flickr
Will follow up with fitment feedback!
Conversion Kit by fmikhele, on Flickr
Will follow up with fitment feedback!
Anyone running this tank for the CRF250 conversions? Apparently will fit without heating/reforming of the tank. Reading that the shroud bolt location on the tank are a bit off and the petcock is abnormally large
If so will the OEM Petock fit this tank?
Tank by fmikhele, on Flickr
If so will the OEM Petock fit this tank?
Tank by fmikhele, on Flickr
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it'll fit better. the bottom is flatter, it holds a bit less fuel, we still added 1/4" spacer under the front tank mount to give more plug room even on the shorty.
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My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
My CR500 Tech Reference... http://sdrv.ms/1a0CIiz
MRE Components... http://sdrv.ms/1bs2zhd
Thanks roosty... Wish these guys would make an over-sized tank! Is my memory bad or does the oem tank not have a top mount that is molded into the tank? Is the picture shown on the website just a general picture or does it come with the mount? Or maybe lack of sleep has gone to my head haha
Tank2 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Oh, and I sent yeh a PM when you get a chance to read it!
Tank2 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Oh, and I sent yeh a PM when you get a chance to read it!
Yea.... but:
1. Its easy to mod
http://bannedcr500riders.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=7918
2. It fits really well
3. It holds a decent amount of gas
4. Its the right way to do it
1. Its easy to mod
http://bannedcr500riders.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=7918
2. It fits really well
3. It holds a decent amount of gas
4. Its the right way to do it
i wouldnt touch one of the chinese tanks they are crap smaller shroud bolts finish is average and it holds less fuel. yours is a x so you have a larger tank than a r anyway mod your original
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goldfields sheet metal fabrication
98 yzfr1
05 crf 500 race tech goldies
2010 rmz 500af
01 banshee
goldfields sheet metal fabrication
98 yzfr1
05 crf 500 race tech goldies
2010 rmz 500af
01 banshee
Received Dzitting's kit today...
IMG00163-20121212-2002 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00165-20121212-2002 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00166-20121212-2003 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00170-20121212-2018 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00168-20121212-2016 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Have to say overall very impressed with the kit and the instructions are a nice aid! Definitely recommend this kit if you have the $$$. It ended up costing $383 with everything including the air box adapter, little on the expensive side for my tastes but you get what you pay for! Wish I could weld this up this weekend, but unfortunately heading north for the holidays to do some sledding ...
IMG00110-20120929-1651 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00163-20121212-2002 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00165-20121212-2002 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00166-20121212-2003 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00170-20121212-2018 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00168-20121212-2016 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Have to say overall very impressed with the kit and the instructions are a nice aid! Definitely recommend this kit if you have the $$$. It ended up costing $383 with everything including the air box adapter, little on the expensive side for my tastes but you get what you pay for! Wish I could weld this up this weekend, but unfortunately heading north for the holidays to do some sledding ...
IMG00110-20120929-1651 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Found someone willing to take the CR500 rolling chassis off of my hands for $500 and another guy that wants the 18" rim for $100.
Started working on the adapter plate tonight for the air box. It is from Dzitting's kit, but had to be modified slightly for the 2012 airbox
IMG00177-20121213-1806 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00181-20121213-2015 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Will have to clearance the cases where the swing arm bolt locates to make room for the shock like Bob's build
IMG00178-20121213-1828 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00182-20121213-2024 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also I have been reading options on how to go about lighting on this bike... more so trying to achieve lights and the digital ignition. I have been reading that the e-line kits are pretty popular and seem to fetch a good chunk on ebay. So my question is what is this worth?
IMG00179-20121213-1830 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Started working on the adapter plate tonight for the air box. It is from Dzitting's kit, but had to be modified slightly for the 2012 airbox
IMG00177-20121213-1806 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00181-20121213-2015 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Will have to clearance the cases where the swing arm bolt locates to make room for the shock like Bob's build
IMG00178-20121213-1828 by fmikhele, on Flickr
IMG00182-20121213-2024 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Also I have been reading options on how to go about lighting on this bike... more so trying to achieve lights and the digital ignition. I have been reading that the e-line kits are pretty popular and seem to fetch a good chunk on ebay. So my question is what is this worth?
IMG00179-20121213-1830 by fmikhele, on Flickr
Seen them fetch upwards of $700 on Ebay, and average condition one go for $550. I have a digital ignition with lighting coils and full wiring harness etc that you can have . . . . fuck'n Service Honda crap ! It all works, but the bike is SO hard to start with it on. I now run standard ignition, and all the lights, and road legal crap, turn-signals, brake lights tail lights, dipping headlight etc off a 25W Ricky stator charging a 5Ah battery . . . . works a treat with all LED stuff . . . even a BD Squadron 3600 Lumen headlight that lights up the night awesome ! Takes about 7 hours solid use for the demand to outstrip the charge and flatten the battery.
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Nice job on the airbox plate mod. That is different than I do it. I either eliminate the hinge and just make the door screw on, or I cut out the plastic hinge portion and epoxy it into the airbox, then trim out the aluminum to fit around the hinge. Does your airbox door still open? It seems like the aluminum would be in the way.