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First Ride Down the Steeet
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 2:38 pm
by cmotodad
After picking up our CRF 250 2 1/2 weeks ago and the 500 donor 4 days later, we went for the first ride with the AF 500. Wow what a rush, after riding 4 strokes since 02 this feels like a bullet. Just a question, why do they vibrate so much when sitting? Can't wait to go riding. Pics will be up a soon as my son teaches me the procedure. Special Thanks to Aliso Bob and this site for making it sooo easy.
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:01 pm
by Mik329
it's the nature of the beast, although some of mine have been better than others. did you use a two sided head stay?
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 3:49 pm
by robertg
I have a sidestand on mine and it moves across the floor when it's at idle. It's not that bad when I am riding it. I bought a new oem crank and had it balanced, so hopefully that will make it smoother.
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 4:00 pm
by cmotodad
Yes, the headstay has two sides. After starting it a few times, I must be getting used to it. I am very curious as to whether the crank balancing helps noticably. I would most likely be up for that, if it works.
Re: First Ride Down the Steeet
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 5:20 pm
by AlisoBob
cmotodad wrote:Thanks to Aliso Bob and this site for making it sooo easy.
Solid Bro eriC too.....
Posted: February 11th, 2010, 6:55 pm
by Wheelie-Gene
That's one big piston flying around in there. They all vibe...all the time.
I had STR balance my crank. It shakes at idle....doesn't feel bad on the bike.
The important factor is killing the vibes at ride RPMs.
I can see cars in the distance through my mirrors, so I think mine is tame compared to what others complain about.
Even though 99% of the people say that crank balancing doesn't help (and don't recommend it), I'm glad I had mine done.