Im new to the idea of upgrading to a newer look of my KX 500. I really didnt know that there was a large following of 500 owners. In Oklahoma where im from, there arent many 500 motocross riders anymore. In 2001, i won the Sooner State Motocross Series in the Open Outlaw class on this bad boy. Also seperated my shoulder in the last race of the series as well, i had severe headshake and had poor tire selection for that race. Well i raced for a couple years in the 250cc novice, (this is back when the ratio of 2 strokes and 4 strokes were about 50/50) then graduated to the 250cc expert/pro class before getting landed on from a 80-90 ft triple, end of my racing needless to say. Now i want to bring back the Big Beast, but i absolutely hate the dated design, with all that power you would think they would have kept up with the more modern looks. And i dont think i want to go to an aluminum frame as i have no knowledge of which frames are the best and which aren't, i dont know if i can find someone to do a complete setup, and im sure as hell not paying 12gs for a Service Honda or Kawi. i've read some pretty bad experiences about ppl going to aluminum frames and the frames break in half also.
So here is my question(s):
1. IS there a subframe from any bike model that will fit the KX 500 frame that would allow for the fitment of newer side panels and rear fender?
2. Is there a gas tank from a model that will allow for the fitment of radiators and newer more modern look of plastics and graphics?
3. This question would only be answered if the other 2 questions are good: What seat would i have to use in conjunction with the new gas tank, and plastics, subframe?
4. I saw someone had a 1998 KX 250 subframe and plastics on a KX 500 frame, however he did say that he had a custom made gas tank made. IS this a viable option?
5. IS ANY OF THIS POSSIBLE WITHOUT EXTENSIVE WELDING?
