New Project, where to start

[jwbronco]

I picked up a 2004 CRF 450R complete bike that's stuck in 3rd gear. It runs great but I got it to swap my 96 motor into because I want a modern chassis for the motor and I'm going to sell the crf motor and cr500 chassis to pay for it all. I see the frame kits on ebay for rails and mounts and I see the kit for crf250 which have airbox item.


CRF250 kit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-alumin ... 0d&vxp=mtr

Frame rail and mounts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CR500-HONDA-ENG ... a0&vxp=mtr

Airbox
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Airbox-adapter- ... 7f&vxp=mtr

Can I use the Y from this kit to make it easier?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-alumin ... de&vxp=mtr

[fmikhele]

Using Jerc's parts right now for my build -->
http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board ... hp?t=13183

Recommend his parts 100%

He gives you step by step instructions for the conversion--> http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board ... hp?t=13204

[jwbronco]

I've got a few things on the way like a new engine jig, ordered the air boot from a 99 250 and a already modified oversized tank.

I'm hoping to document this build and hopefully make it repeatable

[lambofgod85]

hey mate, hows your build going? Have you got any photos of your airbox mod, I am abit stuck cause boot is hitting the top of the shock. thanks

[fmikhele]

Jerc's adapter plate with the CR250 boot will do the trick!

[jwbronco]

Update,
After trying for several months to get the title issue squared away I purchased a frame on ebay this week so I'm hoping to get this started. I'm going to have a lot of parts to sell to offset some of the cost.

[Jercs]

fmikhele,

Hows your build coming along? Would you mind posting photos?

We have updated our instructions in case you needed more up-to-date ones. They can be found on our website conversionparts500.com.

[fmikhele]

Jercs,

Here is the link for my build: http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... hp?t=13183

Sent you an e-mail the other day for another potential customer

[jwbronco]

I'm back on track. Between dealing with military orders and back injury I just put things on hold till I could figure out a few things. I've finally made the first few cuts and now there's no going back. I'm debating now how I'll be proceeding on the Y section and head stay. I'll post some picture later with progress and thoughts so I can bounce ideas.