Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2003 KX 250 SF Conversion
umberto:
I got a lot of work done since my last post. I ended up buying another CR pipe and doing some splicing to make the pipe fit better without denting it too much. I added an inch to the section that goes towards the ignition side, and then a pie shaped piece (about one inch at the top, and about 1/4 at the bottom) to bring the pipe around the coolant transfer pipe on the cylinder head. All in all I am pleased with the pipe. I also found a nice used FMF Q silencer and got that mounted as well. The previous owner had cut off the lower silencer mount, so I improvised a bit with a triangle mount. If it is not strong enough, I may have to have the lower mount repaired. I also got the radiators mounted and the hoses ran. I had to grind the weld down on the frame for clearance, and weld over and drill and re-tap the mounting holes on the bottom. The new location required redoing the radiator braces. I made them out of some material at welding class, but I may redo them in aluminum this weekend. I am now down to the wiring, airbox, and details. Hopefully I can post a ride video this weekend. I realized I never bought plastics for the bike, so it will be a bit hooptyfied. No redneck jokes. :-D
New lower pipe mount:
Foxx4Beaver:
--- Quote from: umberto on June 26, 2015, 09:28:53 AM --- No redneck jokes. :-D
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that silencer should say "Louisville Slugger" on it! :-D
just kiddin, I love the long "Q" silencer look on the conversions.
umberto:
--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on June 26, 2015, 09:53:39 AM ---
--- Quote from: umberto on June 26, 2015, 09:28:53 AM --- No redneck jokes. :-D
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that silencer should say "Louisville Slugger" on it! :-D
just kiddin, I love the long "Q" silencer look on the conversions.
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That's so funny, I was laughing about how huge it is while I was making the mounts today. It makes the other models looks like toys. I am trying to put as much silencer on it as I can. I think the neighbors are ready to shoot me for all the motorcycle noise that comes from my driveway on a daily basis. :evil:
Foxx4Beaver:
a Louisville Slugger decal would look awesome on it. :mrgreen:
motopunk:
--- Quote from: umberto on June 26, 2015, 11:24:54 AM ---
--- Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on June 26, 2015, 09:53:39 AM ---
--- Quote from: umberto on June 26, 2015, 09:28:53 AM --- No redneck jokes. :-D
--- End quote ---
that silencer should say "Louisville Slugger" on it! :-D
just kiddin, I love the long "Q" silencer look on the conversions.
--- End quote ---
That's so funny, I was laughing about how huge it is while I was making the mounts today. It makes the other models looks like toys. I am trying to put as much silencer on it as I can. I think the neighbors are ready to shoot me for all the motorcycle noise that comes from my driveway on a daily basis. :evil:
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the bike will come out great, when it is finished ... very good work umberto ...
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