hoss314 0 Posted September 30, 2012 Can't believe I did this.... Sold my beloved CRF450X that I had plated Have been debating on a newer bike for quite some time. Figured now was the time to sell the CRF as she had a brand new motor in her. My thought was that if I bought another bike it had to have FI and perform close to the CRF. So I found a used '12 500EXC with 6 hours on it! Bike had 6 hours on it from the previous owner riding it to and from work a few times. Never been off road. P/O had taken the bike to All American for the first service, re-map, install a MAP switch and de-smog the bike. Said he only wanted to sell the bike cause he couldn't stand to walk by her in the garage and never ride her. Those of you that know me....know I am not that fond of the orange. Last year I had to sell my beloved KTM Rally 690 bike and was not very happy about that. (but I was happy to use the funds to get rid of a "person" living in my house ) Miss her... So I decided I need to remove some orange on the 500.... Installed a rotor guard, license plate holder with integrated tail, stop, turn signals.... REALLY bitchin seat from Lendon at Seat Concepts! Under the bars GPR... Also need to finish the install of the hand guards, Wolfman saddle bags, GPS hardwire, Spot etc Can't wait to burn off the crappy tires that the manufacturer installs. Them tires is junk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted September 30, 2012 Nice! Not as sexy as the rally bike but I'm sure it'll be great in the dirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks....can't wait to get the bigger fuel tank in all black!! BTW...you missed out on Above Seven in July. They were awesome! They will be at Zona's next weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted September 30, 2012 I saw that x on cl, I can't believe you sold your honda, do want to trade that junky orange bike for another honda? Just kidding congrats! I would have liked some of those extras you had on the x. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted September 30, 2012 Congrats - Very Nice - Love the Black. You always find the perfect deals. (hard to picture you without the honda, but I guess the older bikes have to go sometime....I'm debating the same, tough choices) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted September 30, 2012 Did your GPR bolt up without problem? My bottom bar clamp was off a couple of m's. Good find. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted October 1, 2012 Same with mine....had to remove and replace a couple times. Bigger black tank comin this week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted October 1, 2012 Nicely done Mike. Good to see you back at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted October 1, 2012 I hate you.......alot ....now give me my bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted October 5, 2012 Really...really like the black tank on the bike! Just gotta find a stock headlight bezel in black. Got rid of the nasty mirrors and installed the cool mirror. Waiting on the adapters for the hand guards to install....then wolfman bags etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted October 5, 2012 I can ride for Miles and Miles and Miles Big Tank in White, with Wolfman Hoss, Did you get a tall seat? I'm wishing Seat Concepts made stiffer foam. The shape is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted October 5, 2012 Yes...mine is the tall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted October 20, 2012 Really...really like the black tank on the bike! Just gotta find a stock headlight bezel in black. Got rid of the nasty mirrors and installed the cool mirror. Waiting on the adapters for the hand guards to install....then wolfman bags etc. I may have to ride that bike tomorrow I'm bringing "The Smoker" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 20, 2012 NICE! Had I seen that last week, I might have made a different decision. Nah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted October 20, 2012 PB, I am picking up a vibe. Are you putting a new plan into action?? NICE! Had I seen that last week, I might have made a different decision. Nah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 20, 2012 Nothing. Nope. Nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted October 20, 2012 OK, I get it. Nothing going on here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted March 25, 2013 Whole new meaning to the title "Bike Porn" This pic is the ultimate Bike and Porn ......funny how this water tank is right behind Salvation Mountain. Hmmmm little bit of a contradiction. What really happens.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
