KX500AF 2009 Conversion

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brimx153 9/1/2014 6:00pm
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Jos Erkelens wrote:
[img]http://i60.tinypic.com/2q9l9p0.jpg[/img] [img]http://i59.tinypic.com/33xgg02.jpg[/img]


really great work , bike looks great , ha I have the exact same helmet .have fun on that bad ass bike man
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Wandell 9/2/2014 4:30pm
9/2/2014 4:30pm
Awesome! Now, why doesn't someone mount an old KTM 500 engine in a modern SX/SXf chassis?
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Matt Fisher 9/2/2014 9:20pm
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Wandell wrote:
Awesome! Now, why doesn't someone mount an old KTM 500 engine in a modern SX/SXf chassis?
I would guess the right side drive would dissuade someone from using the 440/500/540/550 motors.

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Wandell 9/3/2014 10:14am
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Ahhh. Forgot about that. This explains why the only similar conversion I've seen was a KX500 engine in a new KTM chasis.
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Matt Fisher 9/3/2014 12:22pm
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Really great motors, it's just difficult to justify the additional cost, time and frustration when the CR and KX engines are really good too.

The 380 is left side drive, though I think someone on KTMTalk figured out how to use that crank and cylinder in the current 250/300 cases!
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Travis_Hudson 9/3/2014 4:44pm
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michael.hillion wrote:
Awesome bike!!! When do we get a video of you riding with some SOUND?
Awesome bike!!! When do we get a video of you riding with some SOUND?
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Jos Erkelens 9/4/2014 3:34am
9/4/2014 3:34am Edited Date/Time 9/4/2014 3:35am
Wandell wrote:
Awesome! Now, why doesn't someone mount an old KTM 500 engine in a modern SX/SXf chassis?
Check this out:



Ben McLeod 5/25/2015 9:38am
5/25/2015 9:38am
How much did this all end up costing you?

Killer job man, looks sick!
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MXtoXS 5/26/2015 6:33am
5/26/2015 6:33am
I concur with everyone else.....that bike is fantastic!! Kawasaki and Honda would do well to market something like this.

You skills are top notch Jos! Very good!
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racinstation 5/27/2015 4:04pm
5/27/2015 4:04pm
Stellar work man! Attention to detail is perfect and I know you have a lot of heart and soul poured into that thing.
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ryanmosch 9/25/2015 8:55pm
9/25/2015 8:55pm
Just picked up an 09 KX250f and a 1991 KX 500. Anyone chance we could get in contact with each other?
Jos Erkelens 9/26/2015 1:26am
9/26/2015 1:26am
ryanmosch wrote:
Just picked up an 09 KX250f and a 1991 KX 500. Anyone chance we could get in contact with each other?
You could send me an email if you want.
Tokyo_Tiddler 9/26/2015 4:59am
9/26/2015 4:59am
Bike needs a billet ignition cover to go with the other nice machined parts. something like the one Service Honda sells.

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sende 10/1/2015 7:04am
10/1/2015 7:04am
Good job. Very, very cool bike. I would love to see RV ride that thing.
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ryanmosch 10/2/2015 1:51pm
10/2/2015 1:51pm
Hey Jos, could you try sending me a friend request. I have a few questions. thanks man
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Madmax31 10/8/2015 5:21am
10/8/2015 5:21am
Amazing craftsmanship. Wish I had some of your skills.
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motoxfox 10/17/2015 10:45am
10/17/2015 10:45am
Hi,

Excellent job on your conversion! Would you fabricate a clutch cover for my KX500AF? If so what would you charge? I am planning on putting a Rekluse clutch in it and I don't want to pull the motor every time I change clutch plates.

Thanks,

Kevin

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