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Old May 10th, 2010, 02:06 PM   #81
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Lets see how long that lasts after all the demand, lol.

AND expect that after Kawasaki gets wind of this that they bring the 500 back, redesigned.
isn't the rumor that they're bringing it back as a 400?
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Old May 10th, 2010, 02:09 PM   #82
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isn't the rumor that they're bringing it back as a 400?
I hadn't heard that before, but it would be interesting if it was in the same frame. I'll be gettin me a 400 motor, hehe.
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Old May 10th, 2010, 04:46 PM   #83
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Insurance ain't gonna cover you if you wreck it and it's modified beyond what your policy will cover, which is usually no more than $1000 worth of parts. Oh, and they're gonna figure parts and labor at the "New from the manufacturer" rate for parts and the going rate per hour for the local shops. What you have there in the USA is a "Speciality Use Vehicle" for insurance purposes, which usually goes about one step below kit cars and kit bikes.

It's a horsepower to weight ratio issue for the performance, though! Looks like it may be a fun ride! It's like putting a top fuel dragster engine into a Manx dune buggy!
I'm aware of this -- fortunately, my job pays well enough that I don't have to worry about recouping insurance on a $4000 bike

If the EX500 gauge cluster fits in the fairing even halfway well, I might just do the swap as a project in the next year or so. 'course, a kit would be a dream come true, since it'd get me out and tearing around on it faster.

HUGE respect to Sportisi for doing this!
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Old May 11th, 2010, 05:08 AM   #84
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Thats was more to keep vex from locking a perfectly good thread
I think the thread is interesting. I just didn't want to see it derail like 99% of those threads do. It's normally a matter of hours before people start up with the, "What size bolts do you need?" "Can you tell me how you wired that?" "Can I do this over the weekend?" , etc. etc. There's always a percentage of people that see a project and past the work or ingenuity involved and simply think, "I want that, give me give me!". I'd love for you to keep up your progress reports and was trying to deter the asinine comments.

I actually popped over here to see if you had any updates as you weren't updating over at KF anymore actually
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Old May 11th, 2010, 07:11 AM   #85
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I'm aware of this -- fortunately, my job pays well enough that I don't have to worry about recouping insurance on a $4000 bike

If the EX500 gauge cluster fits in the fairing even halfway well, I might just do the swap as a project in the next year or so. 'course, a kit would be a dream come true, since it'd get me out and tearing around on it faster.

HUGE respect to Sportisi for doing this!
How about a Koso dash?
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Old May 11th, 2010, 11:59 AM   #86
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its aliivee! will take clearer vid during dyno run
standard ninja 250r rear sprocket (45) the bike just want to wheelie around , so much torque!!!! first gear was soo longg unlike the ninja 250. need to change rear sprocket to 42
Handling is pretty much the same as 250 still NICE and Steady . Vibration is minimum . I really like this swap
Installed using custom header and Vr6 Muffler - sounded ANGRY, heavy growl like a harley :P LIKE IT A LOT

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Sounds nice and I'm definitely looking forward to better video and pics! What gauge cluster is that?
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Old May 11th, 2010, 03:26 PM   #87
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So this is for the OPer!

Post up New PICS with the Body Fairings on man!

I wanna see this '250' with its clothes back on!
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Old May 11th, 2010, 03:54 PM   #88
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I just have a lousy picture. Bram took with his blackberry. I will have everything tonight I hope. Pics and dyno numbers will be up I will make sure Scooter gets them for me.
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Old May 11th, 2010, 03:57 PM   #89
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How about a Koso dash?
It might not pay that well

Eagerly looking forward to dyno #s!
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A 500 engine with slight mods can put out 60 hp
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Old May 11th, 2010, 06:22 PM   #91
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FINISHED : KOSO GAUGE INSTALLED

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Old May 11th, 2010, 07:28 PM   #93
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I noticed the fairing was modified near the bottom, overall pretty impressive how well it fits in there. My biggest concern would be the frame handling that kind of power, let us know how it runs.
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Old May 11th, 2010, 08:36 PM   #94
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The dyno sheet. Now its a 130+mph monster
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Old May 11th, 2010, 11:01 PM   #95
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I don't care about the hp number, but the torque is sweeeeeet!

Too bad this package seems to fit like ass under the fairings...
Is it just me, or are the fairings pushed outside like 2 inches?
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Old May 12th, 2010, 04:33 AM   #96
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that just goes to show how much a new 500R (or whatever size they want to make it) is needed. I want one now. Seems like a really solid bike. The 650R is a nice bike, but it does just feel bigger and heavier than a 250R by far. Something like this would fill that gap nicely.
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Old May 12th, 2010, 05:16 AM   #97
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I don't care about the hp number, but the torque is sweeeeeet!

Too bad this package seems to fit like ass under the fairings...
Is it just me, or are the fairings pushed outside like 2 inches?
Let's not forget that bprayogo/Sportisi is also known for their aftermarket fairings! Perhaps there can be a kit with these too, customized to fit, of course. That could help justify to cost and effort, especially if someone is overhauling a crashed bike.
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Old May 12th, 2010, 08:33 AM   #98
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That's a thought.
BUT, by the time all that is done you might as well pick up a 600...
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Old May 12th, 2010, 10:12 AM   #99
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Thing was running way too lean, fix that for more horsepower
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Thing was running way too lean, fix that for more horsepower
Ya it was lean all over the place. Since has been fixed.
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Old May 12th, 2010, 11:20 AM   #102
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i about jizzed myself when i heard that beast revving...
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Old May 13th, 2010, 11:13 AM   #103
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if this mod cost under $1000 i would do it but I think its going to be more then that
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The 140 rear tire would be none existent with a Busa motor!
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How much different are the engine mounts, between the 2 motors?
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enough that it makes a large portion of the install a PITA
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It is also not a slap in mod
What, without getting too specific if you're still on the fence about selling a kit, is involved? I see a new rad bracket and some spars to spread the fairing a bit -- what else had to be done?
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Theres not gonna be a kit. To many factors. Now if you know what the hell your doing thats another story.
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what kind of exhaust was that it souds amazing
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Lol, by 6K rpm the 500 is producing more hp than the 250 does at peak, not to mention the torque.
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Theres not gonna be a kit. To many factors. Now if you know what the hell your doing thats another story.
I don't, but I can totally pretend on the Internet! A little TIG welding's easy stuff, though. What were the top two challenges putting it together if you're starting with a full donor EX500?
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Top engine mounts need to be narrowed. Alignment of the sprockets. There is an electrical trick as well.
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Top engine mounts need to be narrowed. Alignment of the sprockets. There is an electrical trick as well.
Top engine mounts on the frame or the motor?
Electrical Trick?? Ok

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Y'know, the 650R engine is smaller than the 500 engine.

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As stated before 650 is fuel injected and thats just something else to break.
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