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1/27/2012 6:11am
Hey guys.....
I was looking into getting a nice used CR 250 this next summer sometime as a good play bike / practice bike , but I have been thinking of scrapping that idea and maybe trying to get a CR500AF instead.
What is the handling like on one of these bikes when it's stuffed into something like a 2005-2008 CRF450R frame? Does the bike feel balanced? And I had heard of some people stuffing a KX500 motor in their bike instead of the Honda motor as well......have you heard of this?
I came across this bike on Craigs list >>>> http://www.vitalmx.com/photos/features/jeffro503s-album,1994/d74e5ef2ba…
And Holy crap! That thing gave me a woody like you wouldn't believe!
The bike is off of craigs list now , but randomly pops back up every couple weeks.
BTW.....feel free to post that pic in this thread if you can.....I've never been able to do it correctly.
I was looking into getting a nice used CR 250 this next summer sometime as a good play bike / practice bike , but I have been thinking of scrapping that idea and maybe trying to get a CR500AF instead.
What is the handling like on one of these bikes when it's stuffed into something like a 2005-2008 CRF450R frame? Does the bike feel balanced? And I had heard of some people stuffing a KX500 motor in their bike instead of the Honda motor as well......have you heard of this?
I came across this bike on Craigs list >>>> http://www.vitalmx.com/photos/features/jeffro503s-album,1994/d74e5ef2ba…
And Holy crap! That thing gave me a woody like you wouldn't believe!
The bike is off of craigs list now , but randomly pops back up every couple weeks.
BTW.....feel free to post that pic in this thread if you can.....I've never been able to do it correctly.
Who built that bike? It's obviously been rebuilt with lots of pretties and paint.
The Shop
Is that just a sexy looking piece of MX machinery or what?? sheeesh....love that bike!
and nothing, and i do mean NOTHING is a badass as the DB replica:
Check out their custom bike gallery: (better wear a bib, because you will be drooling)
http://www.servicehonda.com/custom-bike-gallery
But let me point out that the actual Service Honda's are built on CRF250 frames, not 450's. When you ride one, the second thing you're going to notice is how amazing they turn. Much better than my 450....hell it's 15 lbs *lighter* than a 450!!!
What's the first thing you'll notice? Guess you'll have to come to Phx to find out.....
Here's a pic:
Whoops!!! That's *junior*.......here's the real thing:
Glad I made the right decision and held on to it!
POOOORRRRNNN
They are extremely versatile motorcycles, they turn excellent, and a CR500 motor is like a drug. They make a really good single track bike, too.
Pit Row
we have used various chassis over the years..
currently for 2011 we use the following
2011 CRF250R - 500AF, 250AF,
2011 CRF250X - 500AFX , 250AFX
2011 KXF250 - KX500AF , KX500AFX
The SH website will be updated soon with photos etc.
Other models either already in the line up ,or in the works for this year.
125AF, KDX200AF, YZ300,
and the Junior bikes (CRF150R with CRF250R, or CRF250X engine)
Past chassis used for the 500AF's ..
Honda-
1997- 2004 CR250 - 500AF
(exception was the Limited Edition models, based on 2003 CR125 chasis, there are only 21 of those out there)
2005 -current CRF250R 500AF
2005- current CRF250X 500AFX
Kawasaki
2006 -2008 KXF450- KX500AF , KX500AFX
2009-2011 KXF250 - KX500AF, KX500AFX
Scotty and Doc, thanks!!!
I just don't seem to get on the boards nearly as often anymore,
it's good to *see* you guys
Just bustin your balls a bit...but really.
I know , I know......
Seriously though.....one of those service 500's would be an awesome ride. And I am not thinking of getting rid of my CRF450.....but gathering up a service 500 as a 2nd bike maybe sometime later this summer. I never owned a 500 , but rode a few.....and from I DO remember.....it was one of the funnest times I had ever rode.
DAN......I remember Eric Cleavland. I didn't know he was working for Apex. Doesn't Dennis Sweeten own Apex? he owns H&S drywall as well , which shared the shop with Apex. Dennis was also a top 5 national trials rider for years. Let me know if you find out anything on the white CR500. I couldn't afford it now anyways , but it would be worth the drive down there to just slobber on it! HAHA!
I believe you have set a record for the quickest turnaround from selling and giving it up to getting back into the saddle again, and now a second bike for good measure!
Good luck man, to be fair I agree with you, the hardest thing for me to do is not think about racing/getting race ready. I have to force myself to just ride for fun, it is a conscious effort I have to go through each time I get on the bike. Being perpetually out of shape helps a bunch!
Your quote above is exactly what about 10 of my riding buddies said to me....along with calling me a few names to boot! HAHA!!
Scooter5002 : I have been to that site before just to check it out. I also ran into an old friend of mine who i saw was posting there , but since i wasn't a member , I never got a hold of him. he goes by the name TYSTYX.
Anyways.....yes , i will be checking out that site for sure. Thanks you for the link.
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