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anyone here ever race a CR500R or CR500AF?

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ShanMan:
I was wondering if any of you have actually raced or raced against (IN ANY FORM) a CR500R or better yet, an aluminum framed CR500AF? I am curious why if the AF is supposed to be the best, kill everything open-classer, there isn't anyone riding one in the professional ranks? (aside from the fact that they may not produce enough of them)

Paul:
Hey Shannon, I've owned a CR500 and ridden a CR500AF and the only noticable difference was the AF vibrated more due to that stiff frame. I rode them in the desert not a motorcross track though. I've heard the AF will really shine on the track. I feels like a CR250 in its slimness but with the power of the 500 and the worst vibration you could imagine. Most people that spend $8200.00 plus for a $5000 bike WILL tell you its the most awesome thing ever. I know I would :lol:

I've raced them here in Arizona and the ONLY place I've seen a CR500 with an advantage is on a motocross track. I will just flat out out manuever the KX but once in the desert the CR pays for that MX'r heritage.

ShanMan:
Thanks Paul. I have to admit that when I was getting back into the sport, I thought the AF was a killer idea, because I always thought the aluminum framed CR250 was a nice piece, but at 240 lbs, I would need more power. Plus, being a mechanical engineer, I always gravitate to the trick hardware.  :roll:  But, with that said, I have run against a few CRF450's and CR500's out at Glamis and at Pismo and simply walked 'em! I suppose I will just have to blame my lack of pure MX-style cornering ability on my aging steed ... :wink:... but revel in the fact that it is a stable handling bike on the trails, the sand and in the desert too! I can't wait to get this d**ned cast off so I can get the flywheel weight, reeds and reed spacer in there to feel the difference.  :lol:

K5RACER:
CR500 Yes, Its all rider ability, out of the box a CR5 is alot more managable than a KX5, However after getting both bikes dialed in and the KX does take more work First getting the band to a usable spot for a track racing and second alot of fork reworking then all the misc goodies added and gearing set for the track, Its all rider from their, either bike depending on rider abilitys can be equally competitive to the other. Just my experience.
I have no experience with a AF nor have i ever raced/seen one in action.

1alldave:
I have a 2000 CR500AF that I bought new. I also have a 99 KX500.This is my second KX500, I have also owned two other CR500s. I wanted that AF in the worst way, mainly due to the modern ergos. I mainly ride sand, and that is all about motor-advantage K5. 7 mm more stroke, a power valve, and a plated bore = way more hop up potential. The AF is a sweet bike though. The vibration thing is way overhyped, it does not vibrate any more than either of my K5s with trued cranks. That stiff frame also has a way of making mistakes turn out OK.

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