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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Aluminum Frame Conversion (AFC) => Topic started by: sandblaster on December 28, 2010, 08:59:26 AM

Title: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: sandblaster on December 28, 2010, 08:59:26 AM

I called Service Honda today and they have the pipe available but unless you have one of their bikes you can't order it.
I didn't ask but I'm sure they would require some sort of ID number from the bike  :-(
I know a few members here make the pipes but does anyone know how to get their hands on a Service Honda pipe?
Thanks!

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: jonny500 on December 28, 2010, 09:19:33 AM

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,7995.0.html
merry christmas everyone. sand blaster, take a look at this thread its one i started. from what i can gather the s/h af pipe is just a cr 500 fmf gold series gnarly with a kx header on it. to fit my pipe i had an adaptor tube made to fit my dep sport cr500 pipe (no cuting/welding) but this is experimental. i say just buy a cr500 pipe and have a header made and welded on. it will be cheaper and easier that dealing with s/h

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: don46 on December 28, 2010, 09:34:15 AM

I would contact AJ Waggoner, he has been on here many times and has stated that he would sell us pipes, I have purchased one myself with no problems. AJ is the guy behind the AF conversions, talk to him.

If you have the capability, Jonny is right, the pipe is nothing more than a CR500 pipe with a KX manifold. I modded a Pro Circuit CR500 pipe for one of my conversions.

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: sandblaster on December 28, 2010, 01:00:54 PM

Thanks for the info.
I have sent AJ an email so we'll see what he says.
If it's a problem I'll dig through my inventory and see what I can come up with for a C5 pipe  :wink:
Thanks again!

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: Charlie500 on December 28, 2010, 03:06:19 PM

Jfab makes a badass looking pipe. Personally  I think it looks better than the service Honda one and you can access the flywheel without removing the pipe like the Honda one. It fits the kx way better and looks like a way more natural fit. Plus its made for a kx not a CR. I would go with jfab  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: Charlie500 on December 28, 2010, 03:11:53 PM

Here is a pic of his awesome work

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: sandblaster on December 28, 2010, 03:15:48 PM

No doubt his work is unsurpassed.
I'm on a budget build due to my shop costs but I may still go that way depending on the availability of the service honda pipe.

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: jholt on January 04, 2011, 10:26:58 AM

Ordered one today from Service honda for my Kx 500af build   249.00 Shipped to my door. They did give me the run around for a few minutes but a little convencing they said they could sell me one I just could not return it if it didn't fit right...  I totally understand that due to these all being custom builds, but I figure if I have pipe while I am building then I make sure the build works with the pipe...


But Yes you can order one directly through service I did it today ...

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: sandblaster on January 04, 2011, 11:08:13 AM

Hello.
Yes, I emailed AJ and then sent an email.
They called me and I ordered mine today, with the arrestor and green rad hose kit  :-D
I understand why they don't want to guarantee fit.
How could you  :?
I know when I'm done that mine will fit  :lol:
Thanks to all for your help.
I'm making slow but sure progress..

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: boozee76 on January 10, 2011, 06:36:03 AM

im doing a kxf250 07 with kx500 motor. im using standard filler side radiator with corner cut off. do AJ pipes clear the radiator ok.

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: sandblaster on January 10, 2011, 10:57:12 AM

I haven't got there just yet.
We'll see in a week or so  :-D

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: gwcrim on January 11, 2011, 01:05:57 PM

Charlie, did you have any trouble with clearance between the pipe and the water elbow on the jug?

Title: Re: KX250F / KX500 CONVERSION. WHERE TO GET A PIPE?
Post by: Charlie500 on January 12, 2011, 01:27:48 AM

Jfab is doing my conversion for me. All I will need to do is drill my motor.... I'm not a good welder so for me its just better to let a pro do all the Fab work.