UK CRF500L #2 Build Thread

[flipflopdog]

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First offering up pic. Waiting for the tube separation couplers to arrive from states now. There is quite a bit of work involved to get the rear lower mounting looking as it needs to be. We are aiming to have no secondary brackets involved with one long bolt left to right fitment plus a spacer bobbin.

[flipflopdog]

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[flipflopdog]

Jeeeesus Christ, same old same old problem eh, the only forum that posts my pics sideways...!!!!!

[Andi_Archer]

I thought you had hung the bike from the ceiling for better access

[flipflopdog]

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Ready for its first 'legal' outing sometime over xmas break.....

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Oh, this is what happened to the 250L motor. Of 'Monkey Bike' proportions it's gonna sit on the back of a campervan...!!

[minkyhead]

looks very neat and tidy brilliant job .. deffinatly appeals in many ways

ive been wondering about the gearbox of the 500 for off road application and if you guys had found the ideal gearing yet for duel sport id love to hear a little more on that aspect of the 500 . final gearing ..luggability and gaps t the next gear ect ..thanks


brilliant job well done

[flipflopdog]

looks very neat and tidy brilliant job .. deffinatly appeals in many ways

ive been wondering about the gearbox of the 500 for off road application and if you guys had found the ideal gearing yet for duel sport id love to hear a little more on that aspect of the 500 . final gearing ..luggability and gaps t the next gear ect ..thanks


brilliant job well done

Kind words Minks, with no real testing done yet your best go on advrider and check out the other guys build threads, theres loads of relevant info on the performance of the bike, gearing and torque characteristics and so on..... Needless to say I am very very excited at getting to grips with this bike. It's way down on power and what i'm used too but offering an all round 50/50 dual sport aspect appeals.....

[flipflopdog]

Any local bods (Newcastle/Gateshead) area reading this willing and able this weekend to accompany me and show me some local routes possibly 2 or 3 hours ride to kick off with so I can get some test miles under my belt ???

Cheers Flipdog

[cowling]

Hi flipdog, what a great thread this is, big congratulations on completing your project, looks awsome, and I'm sure it will be up to the job. I've had a crf250 and loved the bike, so much so I intend getting a rally next year sometime. I ride with Minkyhead quite regularly, but not yet had a go on his crf300. I'm free on Sunday if you want to have a run out for a few hours, I normally meet at Houndsgill farm in consett, it's a bunkhouse we use, but there is a tea room there for a sarnie, coffee and a bit crack before setting off. The trails start from there, but I can meet anywhere that suits you really. I live in kelloe, Durham so quite local to you. I'll pm you my number and get in touch if you can make a run out on sun.

[cowling]

Hi flipdog, tried a couple of pm’s , don’t look like they are sending.
So my number is 07855505192 if you want a local run out for a few
Hours, sun is probably best for me, but can do one tomorrow if that
Suits, let me know, regards Neil.