Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2003 KX 250 SF Conversion
reklessj:
--- Quote from: umberto on April 14, 2017, 08:21:19 AM ---
Ever done one of those mods that you wish you would have done from the beginning? I purchased a two piece cover from Sandblaster, and man am I glad I did. Not only does it look trick, it also solved a really annoying issue with my oil fill. It uses a KX450f clutch cover, which has the filler built in. Being on the clutch cover means that it is no longer right under my pipe, so I can change my oil without removing my pipe now! Thank you Sandblaster!!
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Sweet!!!!
umberto:
Did you order one too reklessj? They are really well done pieces.
mikectanker:
that 2 piece is the only way to go. I might copy that longer brake lever idea if I ever get time.
reklessj:
--- Quote from: umberto on April 14, 2017, 02:24:23 PM ---Did you order one too reklessj? They are really well done pieces.
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No unfortunately life bit me in the ass (Prius motor). So I won't be getting any of this batch. But I will next time round
umberto:
Ever since the big wreck last year, I've been a little uncomfortable with Goliath. I just have a hard time not thinking about the forks turning in the triple clamps, and even though I swapped out for the 2001 models, it's still in the back of my head. I have been looking for a set of aftermarket triple clamps with a little more clamping surface, but no one made them for anything earlier than 2002. I always remember Foxx's advice about watching eBay, and the other day it paid off. I saw an ad for a set of upper clamps for a 2001. They were gold, but at least they were the correct model year. In the ad it gave a phone number to call if you had questions, so I gave them a call to see if they had any other clamps for sale. In turns out the company selling them was Topar Racing, which makes the case saver for the KX 500 that several guys have on their bikes. I spoke with Henry, and he hooked me up with a set of triple clamps and handle bar mounts for $236 plus shipping. They are coated with a substance that looks like anodizing, but is more fade resistant. It's called Endurocoat, and was originally developed for Navy Seals. I talked to him on Wednesday, and he shipped them out to me on Thursday. I got them in today, and can't wait to get them mounted. They are really nice for the price, and very beefy.
Here is a link to their site if you are interested. Ask for Henry.
http://www.toparracing.com/
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