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phyberoptic · May 11th, 2011, 08:29 PM

So I picked up a 2008 for my son to ride to replace the 2002 that developed a bad top end knock. He likes the looks of the next gen better.

I also picked up a crashed 2004 ex500 that I was going to fix and flip but looking closer at the frame it is bent more than I want to play with... I think it's time to wake up the 2002 ala New_Rider.... Having only $450 into the ex500 I think I can end up with the doner engine, electronics, console, and harness for free after repairing and selling the plastics and tank.

Wonder if the forks and triple tree from the 500 will fit the 250? With that and the 500's swingarm I'd end up with the 17 inch rims in the upgrade also.

The 500 has what appears to be a Muzzy pipe and 2-1 header which has a minor dent I think I can push our with a little persuasion. Hope to get this to fit under the 250 fairings....

May 11th, 2011, 08:29 PM	#164
phyberoptic ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: New Jersey Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, Triumph TR6c, Norton Commando, XS650, XS100, VStar 900 Posts: 39	time for an upgrade.. So I picked up a 2008 for my son to ride to replace the 2002 that developed a bad top end knock. He likes the looks of the next gen better. I also picked up a crashed 2004 ex500 that I was going to fix and flip but looking closer at the frame it is bent more than I want to play with... I think it's time to wake up the 2002 ala New_Rider.... Having only $450 into the ex500 I think I can end up with the doner engine, electronics, console, and harness for free after repairing and selling the plastics and tank. Wonder if the forks and triple tree from the 500 will fit the 250? With that and the 500's swingarm I'd end up with the 17 inch rims in the upgrade also. The 500 has what appears to be a Muzzy pipe and 2-1 header which has a minor dent I think I can push our with a little persuasion. Hope to get this to fit under the 250 fairings....