I miss my old 93 CR500. Since then I have become used to Suzuki cornering since 2001. I dont mean to bash your honda chassis, but I just feel better and faster on a yellow bike. To each his own I guess.
Currently I have a 2008 RMZ250, and the suspension and handling are perfect for me. I can get another rolling chassis for $1300. No plans of dismantling my good bike.
Before I spend an extra week or two over the road in my semi to pay for this, I have 1 important question...
Who would be able to mod my chassis for a 89up CR500 complete with exhaust mounts, head stay, cdi mount and whatever else needs done?
Can you guys point me to any1 who can do a perfect strong job?
I am also looking for some1 who can make custom offset bar mounts.Thanks
RMZ CR500 build
Here's an example of one somebody built
http://www.leguidevert.com/_lgv/img_for ... c10305.jpg
This has me thinking steel rm250 http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/590139 ... onversion/
Maybe I should do a steel rm500 and keep the rm250 2s motor for when the 250fourstroke blows up..... not sure what route to take.
The only 3 things I know for certain are...1- I want a dam good unbreakable frame and 2- modern suspension set up right 3- suzuki handling
http://www.leguidevert.com/_lgv/img_for ... c10305.jpg
This has me thinking steel rm250 http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/590139 ... onversion/
Maybe I should do a steel rm500 and keep the rm250 2s motor for when the 250fourstroke blows up..... not sure what route to take.
The only 3 things I know for certain are...1- I want a dam good unbreakable frame and 2- modern suspension set up right 3- suzuki handling
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... hp?t=13643
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... hlight=rmz
There's another one that looked really nice but I can't find it at the moment.
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... hlight=rmz
There's another one that looked really nice but I can't find it at the moment.
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scooter5002
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All I can say is, if send that job to MPS in Toledo, you deserve every ounce of heartache you get. You've been warned.
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Rela ... ce,1248283
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Rela ... ce,1248283
After more thought i think I'm going to try and grab a 2001 or newer rm250.
Less vibes with the steel frame and no worries about the Y.
Ive got my eye out for a motor that i can put a rekluse clutch, and a decompressor in. Not sure what gear sets had the widest ratio... i saw it on here somewhere b4. Any help finding a deal would be appreciated. I am near Erie PA.
I traded my fully modded 2001 rm250 5 years ago to get a yz125 for my niece.
Wish i still had it.
I have heard about MPS. I hear bad things. For some reason theres no close up pics of the fabrication work on thier site..... makes ya wonder
Screw the aluminum. I cant do it right myself but welding steel motor/pipe mounts and making a head stay can be done in my buddies shop. I need to find out if 2008 RMZ250 forks and shock will work on the old steel 2 stroke. Best suspension i've ever had 4 me and i dont think the weight will be much different. little worried about the linkage ratio.
Less vibes with the steel frame and no worries about the Y.
Ive got my eye out for a motor that i can put a rekluse clutch, and a decompressor in. Not sure what gear sets had the widest ratio... i saw it on here somewhere b4. Any help finding a deal would be appreciated. I am near Erie PA.
I traded my fully modded 2001 rm250 5 years ago to get a yz125 for my niece.
Wish i still had it.
I have heard about MPS. I hear bad things. For some reason theres no close up pics of the fabrication work on thier site..... makes ya wonder
Screw the aluminum. I cant do it right myself but welding steel motor/pipe mounts and making a head stay can be done in my buddies shop. I need to find out if 2008 RMZ250 forks and shock will work on the old steel 2 stroke. Best suspension i've ever had 4 me and i dont think the weight will be much different. little worried about the linkage ratio.
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Homeskillet
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some like steel frames because they are flimsy or flex.
I rode the 1st gen honda and hated it, but loved my 06 rmz450 and 08 rmz250. can only imagine the vibes of a 500 in the al frame. my 93 steel vibrated a lot. Its all just a "to each his own" thing i think.
My biggest problems with aluminum is finding somebody to do an rmz right.
I dont want to piss with a cracked Y or pay someone for a shit job.
I dont think steel will be as much of a problem.
When i find a deal im gonna grab an rm250 and prob a whole 500. when the rmz blows up i might throw the 2 stroke 250 in it. I just want to take my time,
reseach, and do it right.
I rode the 1st gen honda and hated it, but loved my 06 rmz450 and 08 rmz250. can only imagine the vibes of a 500 in the al frame. my 93 steel vibrated a lot. Its all just a "to each his own" thing i think.
My biggest problems with aluminum is finding somebody to do an rmz right.
I dont want to piss with a cracked Y or pay someone for a shit job.
I dont think steel will be as much of a problem.
When i find a deal im gonna grab an rm250 and prob a whole 500. when the rmz blows up i might throw the 2 stroke 250 in it. I just want to take my time,
reseach, and do it right.
I had a hard time finding a cr500. Wound up getting a KX500 and a 2001 RM250 chassis for it. Its on kxriders http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.ph ... 398.0.html