Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC)
2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
umberto:
Well, the time has finally arrived. After enduring construction delays, picture delays, back pain, back surgery, peak season at work, and finally winter weather, a nice day and an open schedule for both Danger and me has arrived and I am going to take this dude out for a spin. I spent today going back over the bike to check every bolt, and to fix a few things. One of the things that bothers me is the huge hole in the side of the airbox (see picture one and look for the red Uni air filter). We ride in sandy and muddy conditions, and I just don't trust the open hole right by the air filter. Sandblaster suggested that I try some mesh over the opening, so I picked up some screen material at Lowe's and Gorilla Taped it to the back side of the hole (see picture two). I think it will work well, and it was cheap and came in a large roll if I need to replace it.
umberto:
The other modification I made today was to replace the kickstand with one of Trail Tech's new units. The Pro Moto Billet model that was on the bike acted as a spacer between the footpeg bracket and the frame, which wasn't as big an issue as the overly powerful return spring that nearly took your leg off. The Trail Tech comes built in to a new footpeg bracket, and just looks cleaner in my opinion.
I post an update with some pictures (and maybe a video if I can bribe Danger) tomorrow. Enjoy the weekend everyone!
Danger4u2:
I'm all in. See you at 9:30. It will start warming by then. I guess I should call the hot line and make sure their open.
umberto:
I called them. They are open for business.
Danger4u2:
See what happens when you pick up your friend to go riding?
I'll just post a picture and let him tell the story.
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