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Offline hulkteam476

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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #60 on: April 09, 2013, 07:24:16 AM »
HI, can you tell me which diameter of nozzle tungsten did you use for the different weld cords realized. thank you





SO WE MADE HUGE PROGRESS LAST NIGHT!! :beertime:
prepping the "Y" piece for welding



fit like a d**n glove!















time to start bending tubing!!!!



The Rails and mounts fit perfectly!!!!  :mrgreen:





tonight we weld it all together and start on the head stay! (Stay tuned!)
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #61 on: April 10, 2013, 06:59:20 AM »
not sure what size gas lens he used, but it was a 3/32 tugsten and he was using a water cooled setup
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #62 on: April 10, 2013, 07:33:50 AM »


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I've just been assembling my engine and noticed that it has a Hinson clutch basket. So I started having a closer look at things. The primary drive gear is 16mm wide. The teeth on the basket are 12mm wide. Yet they only engaged about 11mm. Seems odd having such a strong primary drive gear and waste that strength by not using iT and also not permitting the clutch basket engage the full width of its teeth. Has anybody else noticed this?
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ill check that out on my side when i go to assembly
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Brooksie... mine is exactly the same way!?!?! im not sure why that is? i have not heard of any issues in regards to it? but yes mine is the same way
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #63 on: April 14, 2013, 11:19:29 AM »
Thanks for the update. Strange eh? I did think later that perhaps the power valve or water pump drive might make use of the extra width... But I can't think of a reason why either couldn't be inline with the clutch basket.

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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #64 on: April 19, 2013, 06:48:11 AM »
more photos will be posted of current progress this afternoon
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #65 on: April 22, 2013, 03:41:23 AM »
SHE RIPS!  :-o :mrgreen:






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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #66 on: April 22, 2013, 04:53:08 AM »
still have custom graphics kit coming. new triple clamps, seat cover, mudflap, hammer head rear brake lever and shift lever.
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #67 on: April 22, 2013, 06:51:42 AM »
Very nice.


that square silencer is awesome.   who makes it?

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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #68 on: April 22, 2013, 07:01:07 AM »
it was an old Answer muffler for a cr500
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #70 on: April 22, 2013, 07:52:52 AM »
dang you knocked that thing out quick! nice job!
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #71 on: April 22, 2013, 09:00:19 AM »
ya! even my wife said "dam you finished already! :lol::roll:
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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #72 on: April 26, 2013, 08:32:14 AM »
Great! Still working on mine. Did you have any problems with the rear brake pedal? Mine hits the clutch casing, so I'm going to have to do a little careful bending.

I just finsihed the adapter plate for the airbox this afternoon, really enjoyed doing it. Fits really well with no clearance issues on the shock.

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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #73 on: April 26, 2013, 10:00:56 AM »
brooksie- every kx ive ever ownd the rear brake pedal rubs, if it worries you id just zip tie a peice of cloth to the brake pedal so it desnt scratch anything

lund- that is a sick build, ive been watching it in progress, wish i could ride that sucker! if you do any more builds post em up id love to see them
14 250 sx, 98/14 kx 300 afc, 91 kx 500, 72 s2 350, 11 ktm 250xcw, 10 crf 250x, 97 Montesa 315r, couple other bikes

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Re: 2011 kx250f conversion w/ 1988 kx500 (Newbie)
« Reply #74 on: April 26, 2013, 11:42:50 AM »
brooksie- every kx ive ever ownd the rear brake pedal rubs, if it worries you id just zip tie a peice of cloth to the brake pedal so it desnt scratch anything

lund- that is a sick build, ive been watching it in progress, wish i could ride that sucker! if you do any more builds post em up id love to see them

It won't fit! lol