Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"
mikectanker:
Finally went to the track today!.... only to find out my head is probably bad.
Fired the bike up and coolant kept spewing out the radiators overflow.
This dam head is probably what caused my ported cylinder to seize.
When I swapped cylinders I used the same head.
So time to order a head gasket and use the other head..
I don't have time for this... but some day I will start testing my suspension out and get it right.
Also my service kx500af pipe seems to be melting the ignition cover. May need to buy an aluminum cover.
mikectanker:
Almost got it back together. Had to pull the whole engine just to swap heads.
Supposed to rain for a few days. Maybe I can have some luck and ride on some fresh moist dirt later this week.
mikectanker:
Ready to ride again!
Jetting changed, new head gasket, and brand new tires.
Gotta find some fresh dirt for the new tires.
I can't waste the new knobby edges at a cement dustbowl.
mikectanker:
I finally have a ride report on this thing!
Went to my local track today.
Jetting felt spot on from idle.
Bike handled just as good as a Suzuki should in the turns.
I need to add 1/2 inch of sag and play with the shock settings a little. The shock was kicking a little more than it should. Wasn't as stable as an RM could be on fast rough straights. I think Pro Action did a really good job on the shock, but I need to fine tune it a little.
Forks felt great!
Brakes felt great.
Ergos are good.
I'm unsure about my gearing currently at 14/49.
I only went out for 2 or 3 laps 4 times.
Had to call it a day when my out of shape arms started becoming prone to wiskey throttle.
I didn't get the gopro out because I'm so rusty it wouldn't be worth watching. Hope to ride next weekend and maybe get a decent video up.
Overall I am very happy with the build at this point.
A hydraulic clutch, auto clutch, and steering stabilizer will put the finishing touches on it.
It will be a while for that stuff since trucking is a little rough right now and I'm trying to grow the business.
sandblaster:
Vid-e-o! Vid-e-o! Vid-e-o!
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