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Offline azracer19

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KX 500 CONVERSION
« on: September 03, 2009, 03:10:09 AM »
Ok I did it, I went and bought a KX 450 f with full intentions of doing the conversion. This may make people want to kick my butt .  As I was a die hard 2 stroke rider, especially my 2001 KX 500. After taking it to the track and then some nice single track and short sandwash desert riding I have to say that I love the 450 f . I dont see me doing any kind of swap unless I blow up the 450 engine. I love my 500 dont get me wrong, On rides or races when I can open it up thier isnt anything better. But the 450 gives me much bettr traction, it feels 50 ponds lighter very easy to ride and just a fun bike to ride, So for now I will keep the 500 and the 450 f seems like the best of two worlds.

Offline BDI

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Re: KX 500 CONVERSION
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2009, 06:07:53 AM »
Dude the 450's are bad ass and I can't blame you one bit.
Smoke every cigarette like It's your last and ride like you stole something!!!

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Re: KX 500 CONVERSION
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2009, 06:13:50 AM »
One of the groups I ride with, all 3 of them ride KX450F's. 2 with the recluse clutch.  I don't even try to keep up with them in the woods/tight curvy trails.
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Offline cr37

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Re: KX 500 CONVERSION
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2009, 09:37:17 AM »
Ride the 450 until it throws the rod through the cases like a lot of them do, thats how I got my 450

Offline azracer19

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Re: KX 500 CONVERSION
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 06:28:34 AM »
if i throw a rod......in goes the 500