Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC)
How well do you like your KX250F/K5 conversion
sandblaster:
Thanks Larry.
There are easier ways but I think it is the best so it's time to find some tubing...
sandblaster:
Here is what that aluminum block is for (It's not welded just yet):
Now that I have that one made I will make all the other mounts and drill out the frame tubes for the aluminum tubing.
Looks like I will have to use 5/8 OD x 1/8" wall 6061.
Larry Wiechman:
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Will the aluminum block capture the head mount so well that engine removal is impossible without removing the head nuts first?
sandblaster:
I haven't actually tried it but I assume that the nuts will have to be removed before the engine can be removed.
I know it's not ideal but so far I can't find a better way of securing the head.
The last thing I want is broken frame rails..
Do you have a better idea?
Larry Wiechman:
--- Quote from: sandblaster on December 06, 2012, 01:08:49 PM ---Do you have a better idea?
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I like the 2 plate system Kawasaki used for the head mount on the stock KX500. Upon disassembly, it's completly out of the way. Very forgiving of positional errors on assembly.
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