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KX500 w/ late model kx250 subframe

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don46:

--- Quote from: sintax on October 03, 2007, 08:49:22 AM ---
I'm wondering if anyone has played with fitting a late model kx250 rear subframe to hang newer style plastics on.

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If your just using the swingarm, then the only gain would be the rear fender. The seat probably wouldn't mount to a 500 tank, the 250 uses a perimeter frame so to use the tank and newer shrouds would require modifying the frame. Then when your completed you have a 500 with new style plastic, the suspension is still the same.

I bought a Rocket Science frame kit for my 500, what I ended up with was a 500 that looked cool but didn't handle any better, I sold it and built my first 250/500, much better handling.

I wouldn't want to discourage you, but I would suggest that upgrading to the newer chassis may ultimately make you happier with the bike.

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