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Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« on: January 04, 2011, 11:02:45 AM »
Just thought I would go ahead and start my Topic to show the progress on my kx500af Build. I will try to keep this updated as I continue with the build. My plan is to have it completed by end of Jan but I am being realistic and End of Feb is probably the more real date. SO Everyone enjoy and if anyone else is doing it and Has questions that I can answer just hit me up...








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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2011, 11:18:06 AM »
Wow, your jumping in with both feet.
I'll be lucky if I get mine done by Jan 2012  :lol:
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2011, 11:29:20 AM »
haha  Well I kinda Planned this out I ride the 450 on most weekends so I didn't want to be without my bike while I built this monster.  So I ordered a new frame on Ebay 2008 450 for $250.00. I bought JFAB rails and started from there. I Figured I should be able to just get everything ready and then swap all off the current 450. This should help minimize the down time...

I am currently waiting on my cylinder to come back from Mellinium plating and then I can finish the frame mock up and take to welder. If I was to have this back this week I might possibly be able to completed the mock up this week but we will see. Also as you can see in the other post I ordered the service honda FMF exhaust today, they said I should have it in 3 days this will also help me to make sure that my frame is right before welding...
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2011, 11:44:35 AM »
Good Idea.
I ordered my pipe, arrestor and hoses from them today.
Thanks to all here and AJ at Service Honda  :-D
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2011, 01:18:13 PM »
Looks Like some good Progress!
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2011, 09:07:51 AM »
Finally got my cylinder back and I got the pipe in so we are headed tomorrow to the welder.




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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2011, 09:43:40 AM »
Your passing me up....
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 02:42:32 PM »
Got the first round of welding completed  today just thought I would share







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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 03:09:18 PM »
Looks great.
Man your really making quick progress.
I hope mine looks as good  :lol:
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 03:11:53 PM »
Nice welds.
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 03:25:36 PM »
Thanks guys I really appreciate it,  and yes i thought the welder did a great job.  I have to take some credit with the fab work LOL
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2011, 04:44:53 PM »
Good looking job! 

I noticed alot of 500AF's and 500SF's cut the frame section out without it bolted in a jig.  Any of you guys compare the wheelbase and rake after the welding is complete? just curious...
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2011, 04:58:16 PM »
Party pooper  :-P
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2011, 06:18:09 PM »
sorry!
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Re: Another 2008 Kx 450 to Kx 500af build
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2011, 01:49:28 AM »
Due to the factory (I call it the Triangle)  that is not messed with up next to the steering head the rake and wheel base are not affected.  You would have to be really rough with the frame and I mean really rough to affect it any.  The down tube is pretty thick and I am not sure that you can really affect it due to the factory creating the triangle up next to the steering head...
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