Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
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91kawifive00:
those ktm builds look like something in my dreams :-D i think i just messed my pants :-o lol
alward25:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/2566388752.html
Wish I had some cash
Extranasty:
--- Quote from: Kracer on March 30, 2011, 06:48:49 AM ---I had both a 2004 CR-500AF, and a 2007 CR-500AF. I felt like both frames were way to "small" for the 500 motors--I spent big money on springs, suspension work (Through MX-Tech) and considerable time testing these bikes--Plus we had to do alot of work to the bikes, when we recieved them from Service Honda--Chain alignment--
To be honest,(And I know this is going to offend alot of people out there, especially when they spend big money on their AF conversions) I don't think that I have ridden any aluminium framed bikes, that I would call "good handlers". Especially when mated to a 2-stroke motor. I have ridden some 4 stroke motored aluminium framed bikes that I thought were decent, but not "great".--But, this is my opinion--And, what I have noticed through my own trial, and error.
Like I said in an earlier post--to me it's all about confidence. And what I think is a good-handling motorcycle, some-one else might think is junk also.--Kracer
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I agree with this man a 100%, I had no luck so far with a frame that was designed for 20 or 30 foot pounds of torque then drop in 45 foot pounds with a 500 2 smoker with another 10 or 20 more HP of a 500.These smaller displacement frames and bikes were not desined for that IMO!
waljr:
I hope you don't mind, I have posted a link to this post & pictures on KTMtalk.com
great bike.
Norway:
2003 and earlier models from KTM have a 15mm swingarm bolt,
so you dont have to bore the cases of the K5....
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