Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC)
How well do you like your KX250F/K5 conversion
sandblaster:
This is what happens on a four year old MX bike that has not had the bearings lubricated.
I was going to replace them anyway but I figured I'd show those non believers what happens with even relatively new bikes if you don't maintain them. :-D
sandblaster:
Here you can see the raised part of the swing arm that is preventing the clutch cover from bolting on.
Just a minute or two with a hand grinder and sander.
As you can see, this easily creates the clearance needed.
sandblaster:
The clutch cover fits perfectly without machining it.
Grinding the swing arm was all that was required.
Now for the next part, rotating the engine until the pipe clears the water elbow that sticks out from the right side of the cylinder.
kxpegger:
Now for the next part, rotating the engine until the pipe clears the water elbow that sticks out from the right side of the cylinder.
Invert the cylinder water pipe ( bolt it on upside down) and buy 180 degree water hose. That's how Service Honda did it on my AF!
sandblaster:
Perfect.
I have the hose kit and was wondering if it was possible to do that.
I'll check the hoses I have.
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