Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2001 KX 500 upgraded looks and handling?
umberto:
The steel frame conversions look to be much easier than the aluminum ones. You mostly just need to move the upper motor mounts and modify the head stay. A 89 and up CR 500 pipe with a KX 500 head pipe will fix the exhaust for you. There is a section on this site that details a few really nice builds. It would get you the modern look and ergonomics without a ton of modification. I'm about to attempt it with my 2007 KX 250.
This is a good build to look at for reference:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,11954.0.html
Foxx4Beaver:
--- Quote from: Motodawg1 on April 28, 2015, 03:42:17 PM ---the right rad shroud looks like its resting on the pipe?
the top of both rad shrouds look as if they stick out at the top where its near the seat?
It looks like he used the original gas tank?? how do you cut it down like that?
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but you gotta remember...he did that using the entire KX500 frame...and he may have worked out those flaws since he posted those pics several years ago.
try sending him a PM...
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=1630
Motodawg1:
--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on April 29, 2015, 09:32:46 AM ---
--- Quote from: Motodawg1 on April 28, 2015, 03:42:17 PM ---the right rad shroud looks like its resting on the pipe?
the top of both rad shrouds look as if they stick out at the top where its near the seat?
It looks like he used the original gas tank?? how do you cut it down like that?
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but you gotta remember...he did that using the entire KX500 frame...and he may have worked out those flaws since he posted those pics several years ago.
try sending him a PM...
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=1630
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Well I've got a 2008 CRF 250 i bought a long time ago, but the engine is bad. I've decided that im not gonna do any of this, instead im going to go ahead and bite the bullet and shoot for a new bike or maybe one thats a year old. BUT, i need to sell the CRF 250 (BTW, would good for one of you guys to use for a AF conversion) and the KX 500. The CRF chassis, suspension (no leaking at all, like brand new), tires is in EXCELLENT shape, has extra plastics that are good condition along with some other items. Everything on both bikes is in good shape (the fork seals and rear shock on the KX 500 need rebuilt) except for the engines. The KX engine needs a new rod bearings, cylinder re-plated with top-end and gaskets. I would like to sell both of these... IS anyone interested? i can take hundreds of photos if needed, lol...
Motodawg1:
i just got way to concerned over how i was going to mount everything. And i would rebuild the KX 500 engine my self, but im way too busy and don't have the proper tools. Not to mention ive never been into a crank case before. i have replaced top-ends quite a few times though.
Motodawg1:
how do you upload images here?
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