Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC)
How well do you like your KX250F/K5 conversion
sandblaster:
I recently acquired a 07 KX250F donor (2 hours ago). I already have a spare 99 K5.
I read all the articles in this forum on builds that have been done.
I also spoke with another member that seems to like his.
However, before I dig in and go for it I was wondering if any others have any input on this.
I'm not asking how to do it as there is plenty of info here on that.
What I would like is a more long term analysis of the pros and cons on handing, power to weight ratio, longevity, the type of riding being done, is there anything on the build that you would do differently, ect.
I do not race on MX tracks any more but I want to ride this Desert/Dunes so it has to be able to handle speeds 90+.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I just purchased a 17MM Drill bit.
Does that mean I'm now committed? :|
don46:
I have not used a 250f for the conversion, I used a 450f for my 500 conversion, however, I recently did a 250 2t into a 250f frame and felt that the small 2 stroke fit fairly snugly and wondered how the 500 would fit. My thoughts on this were as follows, use frame rails that JFAB manuf. they would be more suited to the 500 motor than modding the 250f frame rails. it seems there is plenty of room under the tank or at least that was the case with the 250 and the 500 isn't that much taller.
So now get ahold of Jerry and get them frame rails coming and start cutting.
sandblaster:
Yeah, it's going to be a very close fit but it is doable.
I was going to order those rails but I am having a time getting in contact with anybody.
I guess with the holidays he must be very busy.
I know we are swamped up to our eyeballs :lol:
Good:
Besides, the 250f is what ServiceHonda uses in their conversions. It should work fine, but you may need one of those stubby spark plugs. :-D
jfabmotorsports.com:
Sandblaster.....What did you decide to do?
JFAB
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