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we have *works* pipes for them.
and yes that is a 2011 CRF250R chassis
Roorda-
abouit 200 each year since `1997.
its not many in th big picture but keeps me very busy,
plus we haver several other models..
Demotte is close
I grew up all over , the USA and the world,
but probably the most time in Socal befiore moving here.(northwest Indiana)
By the way, very sweeeet bike.
dint think about that, although I have seen the magazines do those stripped down style photos sometimes ...
that look pretty cool.
really it would be better with a random hot chick on it instead though..
Pit Row
how does the engine placement affect the bikes handling?
it must change the center of gravity, front to back weight bias
how does the frame react to the different power output, less reciprocating mass, the flex induced etc.?
with a more compact motor and no 4st head sitting high I would imagine it improves mass centralization
lovely bike, absolutely top notch !
got to be extraordinarily fast in the right hands
Panic, I'd say no that won't happen. I wouldn't show my work, and I'd bet AJ wouldn't want to either. We all have a proprietary way of doing things. Just cutting and welding isn't what makes these bikes. Anyone could do that, but then you see bikes break in half. AJ's I'd bet don't break in half. There's definitely differences between backyard bikes and professionally done one's. Just sayin...
Wow123: 500AF's have been shown to run better lap times than 450F's. That is from slow up to fast riders. I haven't ridden other AF's but can say my CR turns just like a CR250. It is way way better handling than my friends 09 CRF450 that I rode. That bike when I turned in a sharp turn, felt like it was pushing. AJ or Wardy could answer better on others. But I'd say 2 strokes just have been shown to handle better because of motor weight and how it runs.
What are those like to ride? Do they vibrate a ton? Or is it not too bad? Looks like they would be the most fun on open sandy trails, dunes etc. At least thats where i would picture myself going with one if i owned one.
Your bikes are awesome!
The bikes are surprisingly versatile. Once you learn how to use the engine, this bike does almost everything very well. The only thing that's a bit of a struggle is getting used to how hard it accelerates. If you're not careful, you'll find yourself going too fast very quickly. I've ridden mine on MX tracks mainly, whether they're tight or very open, loose or hardpack, wet or dry. I've only taken it on a trail ride once, and the bike did very well. I'm looking forward to taking it to the open desert...I'll bet this thing's a riot.
this lightens the bike by about 16 pounds(compared to a 450)
and roughly the same weigt as a 250F but with more torque , and snappier power delivery.
The front /rear weight bias, remains the same percetage wise.
yet the weight is carried slightly lower. (slightly lower C/G)
so you end up with a bike that feels much lighter, and typically handles much better.
The caveat is the original chassis,how it handles overal and specifically?
Converting it will generally enhance its strenghts, and show its weaknesses,
Overall the converted bikes tend to handle better than the original, sometimes amazingly so.
500AF riders are typically surprised at just how well the bike handles on both an MX track and in tight trails.
I like everything , and ride a lot of different bikes,
obviuoskly inclusive of some of our other models which i spebnd a lot of time on when i can..
One of my favorites is the Junior X, and the KX250AF,
and yes i do like other brands, and 4 strokes etc.
but if i had to pick one to do everything ,and just have one bike , for MX ,for dunes, tight trials etc it would be a 500AF
its simple the most versatile and most anyone who has muich time on one likely would agree.
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