Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2003 KX 250 SF Conversion
umberto:
Thank you! Your advice has really helped me with the build. I'm getting excited to ride it for sure.
umberto:
Got my pipe mounted last night. I used the optional pipe mount for the 03 KX 250, which has a bolt hole and a stud. I just had to bend the pipe mount a bit to make it fit.
I also solved my clearance issue with the oil filler. Tusk makes this little dude for $9.99.
zz3gmc:
I think you will love it! It handles so much better in the modern frame!
umberto:
I made some progress on the bike today, although it doesn't really look like it. I got the throttle and cable installed, replaced the busted front brake line, got the new rotor installed and finalized the front wheel spacers, got the hydraulic clutch set up (more on that later), replaced the head gasket, replaced the chain adjusters that were frozen, and got the pipe bent around the coolant pipe.
The hyrdaulic clutch is giving me some issues. I don't think it has enough travel, which is not fully disengaging the clutch. I was able to roll it in gear, which initially made me think I had a compression issue. I installed the kickstarter, and the motor felt good. I'm going to install a standard clutch lever tomorrow and see if it is the Magura system or the clutch itself.
I'm also not really satisfied with the pipe either. I had to really bend a couple of sections to get around the coolant pipe and to allow me to take the pipe off. I'm thinking about buying another pipe and doing some splicing to give me more clearance around the restrictions. I have access to an expert welder in my welding class, who happens to be a fellow dirt biker. Might as well take advantage of it. :-D
umberto:
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