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wolfy0067
11/26/2017 4:30pm
11/26/2017 4:30pm
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11/29/2017 2:57am
Just about finished with this 98 CR500 restoration for a buddy, powder coated frame, wheels, hubs, calipers, rear shock all coated or painted. Weather is changing quick, figured I get a couple picture and share, still on the fence with the seat cover. Cylinder is ported to the spec factory teams used back in the day, really smoothes the hit allowing power to the ground
What you guys think
What you guys think
Personally I don't like the color competition from the frame versus Flo Red plastic. Could just be the lighting throwing it off in the pics.
Love me a strong 500.
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I'm currently debating whether to do my CRE500 frame in Red, or the original white. I've both new White and Red plastics sets sitting by for the day I 'beautify' the old beast / teddy bear. Your bike has given me a 'push' towards the Red.
I applaud anyone who's not destroying a good Steelie for an AF build. A trashed one, well, fair enough.....
Look to the earlier version CRF 250 - 450 Front Fenders for a way to make the bike look even better. They really look the part - far better than the original, ancient Fender. I think the early CRF ( perhaps it was a difference between the 2003 / 2007 CR 125 / 250 Front Fender and the CRFs - or even the X's?) had 2 very slightly different widths to them . I always use the very slightly wider one as I'm mainly an Off Roader these days.
Thoughts on the Michelin tires, ever since I used them a couple years back at a vintage race I've been hooked, look awesome and work so good for me.
More parts to completed are arriving each day.
Thanks all!
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Look to the earlier version CRF 250 - 450 Front Fenders for a way to make the bike look even better
Added a link to my 88 250 with modern fender so can get a idea
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