KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC) => Topic started by: DAVIDBRAGI on December 26, 2012, 09:59:50 AM

Title: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: DAVIDBRAGI on December 26, 2012, 09:59:50 AM

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Kawasaki dealer in Iceland converted this bike in 2001 and it was used two seasons in motocross racing. Then it was again converted into enduro bike.
I was thinking if anyone could tell me what pipe is best to use when i change it ?

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: yeomans on January 26, 2013, 04:44:06 AM

I am building the same bike at the moment and was very surprised at how well the fmf gnarlry pipe ( for the 500 af's) fit.
Also noticed in your photo the fuel tank on your bike.Looks like it's an ims oversize tank?
could you post another photo please!
I am just about to deal with the fuel tank and I am wondering what the fit is like with the 500 cylinder compared to the 250 on theses tanks.

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: yeomans on January 26, 2013, 05:49:56 AM

Here's a few pics of my pipe

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: sandblaster on January 26, 2013, 09:41:39 AM

Very nice.
What kind of riding will you be doing?
MX, Ice, Enduro, Woods, Sand?
We want to see pics of your riding area if you have any.
Thanks for posting!

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on January 26, 2013, 09:58:40 AM

Love the pics of the project going on right inside the house!! :evil: ...at the moment,both my K5 and 250 are literally 4ft from my bed. :-D

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: yeomans on January 26, 2013, 11:01:57 AM

Planning on building the bike into a street legal super moto. Ordering my wheels the end of this week. Just mocking up the build at the moment. Building the 86-88 engine.
I have a kx 250 in the L series frame as well for the dirt.
I'm really happy my girlfriend lets me keep the bike in the spare room for now.

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on January 26, 2013, 11:46:45 AM

Quote from: yeomans on January 26, 2013, 11:01:57 AM

I'm really happy my girlfriend lets me keep the bike in the spare room for now.

well....when she tells you that you no longer can keep it inside,just put "her" outstde and throw a tarp over her....and yes,I'm talking about the girlfriend! :evil:

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: ID KX500 on February 11, 2013, 07:03:34 PM

Don't put your girlfriend outside,,,,who will cook,,,, but then don't put that beautiful bike out. You'll figure it out. Nice pipe. If your choice in pipes is a reflection of your taste in women you have a tough decision.

Title: Re: KX500 sfc 2001
Post by: yeomans on February 12, 2013, 10:52:27 AM

Still trying to figure out which type of silencer I am going to use.
I am not sure what is going to happen when I get the bike in for an inspection before it goes for a plate.