Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2003 RM250 /KX500 conversion
510rider:
Ok guys,
Went out and rode my 1989 KX 500. I feel like I am on a 85cc frame! I am 6-2 and it is so cramped. I guess I have just got use to new style frames.
So I picked up a 03 RM 250 to do a conversion. Complete roller with no motor, exhaust, or carb for $200!! (It's even very clean!) I have head the thread on the 2001 conversion and am hoping it will be a similar task. My big question is the pipe. I picked up a used CR500 pipe from a 1996 unit. I also have a KX 500 PSI pipe that is beat to pieces. Would it be better to get the CR500 AF Pro Circuit pipe and modify it or try to make one out of the 2 piped I have? Or any other ideas??
I hate that I am not at home on my 89. I just Race-Teched the forks also... But the motor does Rip!!!
Any advise on this project would be great!!! I also have the 2 piece clutch cover and compression release on it for what its worth.
Thanks,
510 rider.
umberto:
I used three pipes on mine (2 CRs and one KX), but in hindsight I could have gotten by with the two pipes. Use the KX sections until it begins to turn the corner, and weld that to the CR section back to the silencer. Look at the AF conversion FL_Sharpshooter did, I think that is how he did his pipe.
Mikectanker did the RM conversion that is you were talking about. He would be a good person to PM about his pipe, as it may be a little different on the RMs versus the perimeter framed KX and KXF. Post lots of pictures, we would love to see how your project is going.
mikectanker:
use the service Honda kx500af pipe. no mods to the pipe or mounts are needed.
you will need to slightly mod the silencer to slip into the pipe.
Buy the cheap hose for the water spigot to loop around.
just call me if you want. I'd be glad to help.
cell 814- 490- 5187
510rider:
Thanks for the info! How do I find the Service Honda KX500AF pipe??? I thought service Honda closed??
510rider:
Is the FMF Gnarly Dessert Pipe the one people are using? It looks like a lowboy pipe compared to the stock pipe.
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