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Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« on: June 24, 2012, 08:27:54 pm »
Need to sell a bike, so the Hybrid four stroke has got to go. Pictures are better than words.
YZ250L Modified chassis to take a XL500S motor. Lots of good bits fitted when I built bike.
Renthal fat bars, cartridge emulators, .48 fork springs, rear shock modified with modern piston and valving, stiffer shock spring, new linkage,  swing arm and steering head bearings. Custom stainless exhaust, new oversize valves, new springs with titanium retainers, new valve guides, new cam chain, new megacycle cam, new bottom end, all engine bearings replaced, new piston and rod was fitted. (modern short skirt type) Flywheel lightened, counter balancers removed. New plastics, new seat foam and cover. Wheels are YZ250J as is tank and seat. Wheels could do with new spokes. Dellorto 38mm carby. YZ air filter. Titanium foot pegs.

Bike Vibrates, but is fast. Bars are rubber mounted. Bike hooks up really well and is nearly always first off the start to the first corner.
If you are after something different for Pre 85 or Four stroke racing this could be bike for you.
Motor has had a lot of money spent on it. It is way lighter than a TT or XR counter part. Wheels let it down a little as they need new spokes. Bike is ready to race as is and is very competitive.
Asking $2700   

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 09:20:43 am »
Nicely done and well priced,if only dollars were'nt so tight these days :(

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 10:05:53 am »
Yes I was thinking that last night.  A lot of bike and workmanship for not much money really.

If it had an electric start?  I would be out gathering flowers and jewllery for the minister finnance.
"light weight, and it works great"  :)

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2012, 10:26:54 am »
Nicely done and well priced,if only dollars were'nt so tight these days :(

I'm a bit tempted myself Paul .. but after riding my HL look a like on the weekend I probably don't need it.

You should buy it mate and we can bang handlebars together (on account they will be higher than those on the CZ  ;D).

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2012, 02:17:52 pm »
Yes I was thinking that last night.  A lot of bike and workmanship for not much money really.

If it had an electric start?  I would be out gathering flowers and jewllery for the minister finnance.

No need for an electric start. These motors start like clockwork.... with the right procedure :)
I do only XR500 79-84, preferably tricked
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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2012, 03:55:17 pm »
Yes Simmo your HL rep is a ripper(and an easy starter as well).Hey I've got an idea :if you buy this bike and lend it to me we can bang bars as often as you like,what do you reckon? ;)

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2012, 04:13:05 pm »
Yes Simmo your HL rep is a ripper(and an easy starter as well).Hey I've got an idea :if you buy this bike and lend it to me we can bang bars as often as you like,what do you reckon? ;)

A couple of options here Paul.

1. You forget about the new kitchen or whatever it was you said you were doing at home and buy this bike and store it at my place, or

2. I buy the bike and tell my wife that you did and I'm doing you a favour by letting you keep it at my place.

Either way works for me  ;D
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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2012, 04:23:24 pm »
What did you need to modify with the frame.  Looks like the motor was made for the frame.

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2012, 08:26:58 am »
Had to change front twin down tube to single. Remove cradle, alter backbone. Was not an easy conversion.

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2012, 09:13:13 am »
Nice bike, I couldn't see where you are located? very Interested. Are you able to give me a number to reach you on.

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2012, 05:59:36 pm »
At the moment it looks like bike is sold, coming Monday to get it. If that falls through I will post it here. Bike is in Lithgow NSW

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2012, 07:07:31 pm »
Hey Neil, If it falls thru give me a call on 0407004473
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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2012, 07:41:06 pm »
Hey Neil, If it falls thru give me a call on 0407004473

He can't do that because he promised to call me first :).  Seems like there is a que of people interested in the bike.

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2012, 08:23:09 pm »
That's right Simmo you have next option.

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Re: Franken fourstroke bike YZ/XR500
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2012, 09:08:30 pm »
That's right Simmo you have next option.

Thanks Neil.  And Sorry Ted but I need to buy this bike so Paul and I can bang handlebars together  ;D

But to be honest it sounds like the 2nd buyer checking it out on Monday will take it as he knows the bike apparently but that's okay.