Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC)
Death/Rebirth of a KX500
AJ:
hmm, on the christini ,, i'd have to talk to them about the KXF frames ,as theyt are quite similar to a CRF.
but yes when we spoke before , it was in regards to a CR500AF
(CRF framed)
on the other thread,
it's a new KX250F chassis, and a new (stock) KX250 engine.
-just putting it in the new chassis since Kawasaki isn't offering the bike
:)
maddoggy:
the christini setup looks very good, however, if they are unwilling to try a kx500 or any other non standard bike maybe that is why they are stuck in the position they are in marketwise. if i were building something like that i would be willing to try ANY bike.
on another note, AJ, have you ever considered having an aluminum frame covered/coated in carbon fiber? that would look pretty killer, although would very likely be expensive. MADDOGGY
Danger4u2:
I installed a set of Works Connection radiator braces. They have you cut off the plastic tab on the white plastic louver that sticks through the upper hole in the radiator. I used a grinder and did not grind it all off. I left about 1/16 that way you can easily find the center to drill the 1/4 inch hole plus it will center itself in the hole of the radiator. I think AJ relocates the coil and I had to grind on the left brace to make it fit. Where the new bolt go's through the louver they have you cut out some of the bracing of the louver. I used an x-acto knife and only cut out enough to fit the washer instead of removing all of it. Cut out that part of the bracing before you drill or it will make the drill bit wander. In stock form the radiator shroud is the only bracing of the radiator. Works Connection makes a radiator cage also but you can only use the cage or the brace. I chose the brace because it supplies bracing on the front to back movement of the radiator. The cage would give it bracing on a side impact. Install time was a half hour.
Fit and function I give a 10, price I give a 6.
Danger4u2:
Getting close to finishing the aftermarket bolt on's.
Got to hand it to Scott, everything exact fit, very easy install.
Fit and function 10
Price 8
Danger4u2:
Took the K5AF out to do a real test ride. What a difference over the stock K5. It was late when I arrived at Crosstimbers riding area. With the Scott under mount steering damper and the Pro Taper Kevin Windham bend bars, I've raised the grips about 2 inches.
This makes it great when standing in the rough stuff. The K5AF seems to get better grip and less wheel spin out of the corners. With the sun low when I got there I stuck to the 12 mile loop shared with quads. I did not want any handle bar issues in the long shadows. There are 2 areas on the motorcycle only track that I have to stop to get bars through some close trees. I need to give it a good clean up, check all the bolts and adjust the chain. With the donor motor I don't have a break in period. I am giving the chassis about 4 hours before I do any adjustment.
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