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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC) => Topic started by: hybridjunkie on May 30, 2013, 04:22:45 AM

Title: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: hybridjunkie on May 30, 2013, 04:22:45 AM
As anyone ever used the 2007 kx250 chassis for this build and if so is it easier to do
 
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: sandblaster on May 30, 2013, 07:24:12 AM
I know there are some more threads on this forum for the 07 but here is one I have started..
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,8351.0.html (http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,8351.0.html)
Use the search button and I'm sure you will find some more..
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: don46 on May 30, 2013, 07:27:28 AM
I think he is referring to a 07 250 2t not the 4t
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: sandblaster on May 30, 2013, 07:50:12 AM
Ah.... Blew that one... Didn't see the SF.
Sorry about that  :oops:
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: hybridjunkie on May 31, 2013, 04:06:47 AM
Lol yes the 2t is what im looking for
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: PowerFiend on May 31, 2013, 05:36:26 AM
The 05-07 will be the same as the 03-04 builds.
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: hybridjunkie on May 31, 2013, 05:44:40 AM
  why is it that everyone uses the 03   and 04 alot is it something different about them then the 05-07?
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: The Flyin Hawaiian on June 01, 2013, 01:44:10 AM
In 05 the KX250 got a complete overhaul from the earlier 03/04s. Except for the plastics,(Tanks are different also), clutch plates and a few other things the 05-07s are completely different. Frame is narrower by about an inch in the foot peg area. Engine is new from the cases up. I have a 03, 04, 07 and my 04 500 hybrid. The 06 and 07s have a quirky handling trait, there is a thread going in the 250 forum. I think it would be worsened if the 500 were put into it. I havent measured the width of the engines but I wonder since the frames are narrower on the 05 up bikes will there be any brake pedal interferance? I thought about doing a conversion with the newer chassis but see no real advantage. If you want the later suspension components the forks and shock from the 07 will bolt on to the 04. The shock length is different between the 03 and the 04-07 due to the different linkage arrangement in 03 so I wouldnt put the 04 up shock in it. Cant remember if it was shorter or longer. Forks will fit though.
Title: Re: 07 kx500sf sick bike
Post by: hybridjunkie on June 01, 2013, 02:45:01 AM
Do you think the sf can compete with the af in a drag/track?