cool alum subframe
cool alum subframe
09 TTM CR500AF
08 KTM 200 XC
08 Ducati Hypermotard
03 CR125
95 CR250
83 Husqvarna 125 XC
73 Maico MX250
08 KTM 200 XC
08 Ducati Hypermotard
03 CR125
95 CR250
83 Husqvarna 125 XC
73 Maico MX250
- redrocket190
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- thestuz
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yeah, i put up a post a while ago.
most people that owned them bagged them for
dodgey allignment
dodgey bolt holes
bend too easily
i really wanted one but after all the negative feedback, i decided not to bother. NOT OEM QUALITY.
most people that owned them bagged them for
dodgey allignment
dodgey bolt holes
bend too easily
i really wanted one but after all the negative feedback, i decided not to bother. NOT OEM QUALITY.
do it!... cos if you dont, youll spend the rest of your life thinking about it anyway!
01 CR500
98XR600
94 FIREBLADE
ESTABLISHED 1977.
01 CR500
98XR600
94 FIREBLADE
ESTABLISHED 1977.
- xtremeslide
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I can't get the images to copy over here despite all the tricks I have tried (It worked fine when I posted them to cr500riders.com)
But check these pictures out of the newer CRF rear on a steelie:
LINK: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/i ... ry=&fr=sfp
But check these pictures out of the newer CRF rear on a steelie:
LINK: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/i ... ry=&fr=sfp
- caseyracing222
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IMO I think the crf rear end looks stupid on the steelie, it makes the tank look bigger and uglier than it already is... theres a guy by the name of Davey Johnston that converts the steel frame bikes so that they use a gen-1 250 rear # plates and fender and 450 tank and shrouds, I cant find an exact picture of the 500 but heres one of the open bikes he's made that uses the plastic im talking about...
-Jake
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- caseyracing222
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CR500R7 wrote: WHY!
Just buy a CRF450 and convert it to a 500.
personally I hate the feel of the honda AF the frame feels wide to me and I personally like the steel frame better, I wouldnt take the time to fab up my frame to accept newer plastic becuase Im fine witht he stock ones, its just some peoples personal preference to "looks"
-Jake
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i've seen and posted about the johnston bikes before, the guy can build awesome shit, but dont seem to hold the wick on the hill
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
- caseyracing222
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yea he may not be the fastest but alot of people that ride the bike he builds can, they are real nimble because he doesnt make the frames super wideRoostius_Maximus wrote:i've seen and posted about the johnston bikes before, the guy can build awesome shit, but dont seem to hold the wick on the hill
-Jake
- britincali
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caseyracing222 wrote:
personally I hate the feel of the honda AF the frame feels wide to me and I personally like the steel frame better,
No fukin way in the world an AF feels wider than a steelie.
Coolness list by 90cr500guy
Bob's = 50/50
Cepek = cool
Solidbro = cool
Brit = loser
Stoffer = 1 up from Brit
MFDB = cool
Danny = ok
Bob's = 50/50
Cepek = cool
Solidbro = cool
Brit = loser
Stoffer = 1 up from Brit
MFDB = cool
Danny = ok
- caseyracing222
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call me weird but the frame spars on the AF just feel massive between my legs, Ive ridden a gen-1, gen-2 and gen-3 and they all feel awkward, the gen-3 felt the bestbritincali wrote:caseyracing222 wrote:
personally I hate the feel of the honda AF the frame feels wide to me and I personally like the steel frame better,
No fukin way in the world an AF feels wider than a steelie.
-Jake
caseyracing222 wrote:call me weird but the frame spars on the AF just feel massive between my legs, Ive ridden a gen-1, gen-2 and gen-3 and they all feel awkward, the gen-3 felt the bestbritincali wrote:caseyracing222 wrote:
personally I hate the feel of the honda AF the frame feels wide to me and I personally like the steel frame better,
No fukin way in the world an AF feels wider than a steelie.
I know what you are saying, some bikes just feel weird to you when you ride them for some reason.
Jack Schitt
DIE FIRST, worry about it later!
DON'T talk about it, Just DO IT!
When in doubt, GO FLAT OUT!
2001 CR500R1 - SOLD
2007 CR250R7 - SOLD
Wife and Daughter - Left Aug 17 - 2010
Jack Schitt - ??????????????
DIE FIRST, worry about it later!
DON'T talk about it, Just DO IT!
When in doubt, GO FLAT OUT!
2001 CR500R1 - SOLD
2007 CR250R7 - SOLD
Wife and Daughter - Left Aug 17 - 2010
Jack Schitt - ??????????????
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