2006 kx500af Conversion Newbie

[crooscroos]

Hi everyone! I am just starting my kx500af project and I have begun to order parts. Just thought ide start a post to see if you guys have any suggestions or blueprints for parts!

I am using a 2006 kx250f chassis with a 2001 kx500 motor. I have some frame rails from JFab on the way. I think I'm going to go with a 2000 cr250 airboot, however, if anyone has a blueprint for an adapter plate that would be great.

I have heard of these frames breaking if the headstay isnt made properly. I plan to cut the old headstay, move it over about an inch, reweld it, then make my own triangular mounts. I also plan on adding a headstay to the front of the frame (I see that many people are doing this). If somebody has a design for the front headstay please let me know. Also, I was hoping for a way to reinforce the frame rails. Have you guys had any success with doing that?

Any input is greatly appreciated
Thanks, crooscroos

[Foxx4Beaver]

welcome aboard crooscroos!

there is tons of AF builds on here, just use the search option...
here's a really sweet detailed thread that jBernard has been working on and keeping us posted with lots of pics and descriptions....

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,10916.0.html

[crooscroos]

Great! I'm new to this site so I'll check everything out! Thanks!

[Foxx4Beaver]

where ya from?

[crooscroos]

I grew up in Tillamook, Oregon. I live in Tillamook for the summer and Corvallis for the rest of the year (I am attending Oregon State for accounting and finance).

[Foxx4Beaver]

cool...there's a few great assets/members on here from Oregon...I'm sure they'll be glad to hear of another guy to ride with.

[crooscroos]

I've already talked with Sandblaster a little bit! There are a ton of great people on here. Maybe someday I'll meet up with a few people for a ride day! I do the OMRA events in Oregon every now and then! I'm planning on the 24 hour race near Goldendale this year!

[Foxx4Beaver]

I've already talked with Sandblaster a little bit!

who's he??....sounds dirrrrrty

[alward25]

I've already talked with Sandblaster a little bit! There are a ton of great people on here. Maybe someday I'll meet up with a few people for a ride day! I do the OMRA events in Oregon every now and then! I'm planning on the 24 hour race near Goldendale this year!

U gonna do it on a 500?

[sandblaster]

I've already talked with Sandblaster a little bit!

who's he??....sounds dirrrrrty

Of course I am... Seen my keyboard?

[Foxx4Beaver]

mmmmm....finger lickin good!....where's the bbq ribs??




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[crooscroos]

U gonna do it on a 500?
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If I get my AF finished there is a good chance. Otherwise I'll be riding my 2007 YZ250. I'm trying to sell my 2011 kx250f thumper!