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Offline ID KX500

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KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« on: November 21, 2013, 11:19:09 AM »
After a few worrisom days of wondering how a package from Kuwait might get to me, it arrived. A big thanks to NAF on thumpertalk for working the deal with me for a frame he decided not to use.



I have a frame with AWD including the forks, tank, front hub, and a KX500 motor to install. The remaining parts I am still in the market for.



The amount of time for this projuct is wide open, but hopefully complete by spring. I will try to keep track of the progress right here in this thread. Stay tuned!!!
« Last Edit: November 21, 2013, 03:47:17 PM by ID KX500 »
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2013, 11:24:24 AM »
I'm already jealous.  :-o
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2013, 05:20:33 PM »
wow this is going to be interesting... Is that like a 05-06 ktm frame?
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2013, 05:41:59 PM »
Quote from: Charlie500 on November 21, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
wow this is going to be interesting... Is that like a 05-06 ktm frame?

09 frame
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2013, 06:19:43 PM »
Quote from: ID KX500 on November 21, 2013, 05:41:59 PM
Quote from: Charlie500 on November 21, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
wow this is going to be interesting... Is that like a 05-06 ktm frame?

09 frame

Man that thing is going to be bad ass! It would be really sweet to ride it side by side with the christini 300 two stroke and see which one handles/rides better...
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2014, 06:34:43 PM »
Quote from: Charlie500 on November 21, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
Quote from: ID KX500 on November 21, 2013, 05:41:59 PM
Quote from: Charlie500 on November 21, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
wow this is going to be interesting... Is that like a 05-06 ktm frame?

09 frame

Man that thing is going to be bad ass! It would be really sweet to ride it side by side with the christini 300 two stroke and see which one handles/rides better...


i think the handling would be similar between 300 and 500 only diference the bigger masses that rotate in the k5-engine that makes it a little bit more tricky...  :-)...  the 300 engine could be ridden like a 250... you will feel no much diference to the 250engine...

now my question: is this a 2stroke or a 4stroke ktm-frame?  by the way, cant wait to see the finish... ktm kx500 awd ..could be the first one ever made.. :-)
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2014, 11:23:06 AM »



Hey motopunk the frame is from a 4stroke 450 EXC. The guy who had it made was trying to put 4stroke 450 SX parts into the frame (if I have the story right) and it wouldn't work.
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 11:27:21 AM »


Small update I have the motor getting reemed for the KTM pivot bolt and a 6mm spacer made. Then I plan to meet with the welder and get the other motor mounts figured out.
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2014, 11:25:46 AM »











This project is moving along,,,slow but sure. I painted the frame today. Inserting the motor back in tomorrow.
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2014, 11:32:50 AM »
I may be as excited as you are :-D
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2014, 12:49:04 PM »
Quote from: alward25 on March 08, 2014, 11:32:50 AM
I may be as excited as you are :-D

A wise man once said: the early bird gets the worm,,,, but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese. If you're thinking about a conversion there is a lot more ,,,what not to do knowledge available now.
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2014, 04:58:43 PM »
Quote from: ID KX500 on February 04, 2014, 11:23:06 AM



Hey motopunk the frame is from a 4stroke 450 EXC. The guy who had it made was trying to put 4stroke 450 SX parts into the frame (if I have the story right) and it wouldn't work.

the swap what the preowner of your frame was trying does only work with the first-generation sxf-450 engines to the exc-frame. the newer sx-engines are complete diferent compared to the exc engines.

nice progress what you made . cant wait to see a video of the finished bike in action...  :-)

here is a little video with christini-bikes. look at the end to the 2wd-bicycle that is shown there... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si-bI84SZKA
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2014, 03:07:12 AM »
Lookin good ID. I'm excited too.
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2014, 01:21:49 PM »
Any updates on this?
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Re: KTM KX500 CHRISTINI AWD GREEN PUMPKIN
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2014, 03:28:26 AM »
I did some engine work and things for this guys CR5 Christini bike...https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9&id=BD4AA2685D9BF2E9%2126315
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