Sneak Peek!

[rickyd]

Thats some nice work :cool:

 

[CR Swade]

One of the cool items you can't see in these pics...
BulletProof Designs Billet Rad Guards :)

Those really came out nice...congrats on the whole project.

On a side note, I really think you guys set the standard on how the other projects will be judged. No bickering, smooth process from start to finish...very impressive to say the least

And as far as that 500AF, I am so in bike lust...

 

[splatt]

SWEEEEET :cool: :worship:

Steve

 

[AJ Waggoner]

Actually its more -
A big thanks to the dirtrider.net community for the oppurtunity to build DRN's bike for this test,
and another big thanks to all the companies that stepped up big time ,
to get us the products and services in time to meet a strict and looming deadline ;)
The Service Honda *AF crue* of Neil and Chris put in long hours ,under the gun last minute ,
to get this thing completed with thier usual great attention to detail, and quality craftmanship..

 

[CaptainObvious]

Very nice job DRN bike commitee. AJ certianly knows how to build a dream machine.

 

[BSWIFT]

Thanks AJ, Neil, and Chris. Awsome is an understatement.

 

[Vic]

Just an awesome piece! :cool:

Couple o' questions;

Why the 250X frame?

What's the total cost? :yikes:

 

[likelite]

that thing is awesome.it would make the ultimate off-road weapon even here in the northeast.aj can i put a down payment on an 07 now?great job to everyone involved.

 

[AJ Waggoner]

Vic-

Why the 250X frame?

What's the total cost?

The 06 CRF500AFX is $9,599
with all those options
a *rough guesstimate* is $14,080.
Keep in mind lots of big items there you can't really see,
like WR gear sets , cooling fan option, porting, suspension work etc etc..

On the "why " an X frame -
well not just frame, entire chassis..

We still make the CR500AF (based on the CRF250R chassis) we just dint add the Rrrrrr.. CR500AFRrrr , not much *pirate* in us I suppose..;)

The CR500AFX is built on the CRF250X chassis, for fundamentally the same reasons that Honda makes an *R* and *X* version.

The X being aimed at a more off road market with the 18" rear, Odometer,kickstand ,lighting, suspension settings,linkage ,larger fuel tank, etc fundamentally all off road oriented -
additionally for the cali guys-
the important *elgibilty* for a cali green sticker. (an R framed bike would not be)
The two frames are basically identical,other than moiunting points for a kickstand.

 

[Vic]

Actually, what I'm really wondering is why the 250 F chassis as opposed to the 450 or 250 two-stroke.

 

[AJ Waggoner]

Vic -
On past models I certainly used the CR250 two stroke chassis..98 thru 2004.
and kept changing with each model year ,and with each new frame generation.
(even made a limited edition run in 03? 04? using the CR125 chasis)

But in 04/05 Honda did not update the 2 stroke CR's with the latest frame generation,
So i moved on to the latest frame and chassis design which was the CRF250's.
Why step backwards? ;)
A 06 CR250 has the same frame as an 02 CR250, and i would expect the 07 CR250 to be the same as well ,so when would it change?
The 500AF was originally built for the main reason of updating a *dated* chassis,,
so i'm certainly not going to stagnate it now.. :)

On the 450 thing- There are no real positive reasons to use a CRF450 as a starting point,
and a several reasons not to.*shrugs*

 

[Vic]

Thanks, AJ.

 

[woodsguy2000]

Awesome bike, if I win the lotto my check's in the mail! :)

 

[crazy4nitro]

Outstanding Bike. Did anyone give it a test ride? if so Post up! Will this Bike Be at Dirtweek 2006?

Crazy

 

[Masterphil]

That thing is BADASS! Are those graphics a one time deal, or are they for sale anywhere?

 

[mylesc]

Holy moly, that thing is the ultimate woods weapon! Awesome job!

 

[crazy4nitro]

Guess What,I have a new Wallpaper Now.

 

[Tony Eeds]

Thanks AJ, Neil and Chris for all the effort putting the dream bike together. That is one fine machine!

I may have missed it because I have been buried in work, but is there a thread with links for us to personally thank all the contributors?

 

[KiwiBird]

Sweet job guys :aj: :aj:

 

[bsmith]

Everybody Involved, thanks for your hard work, overtime, and dedication :cool:

That is one awsome Bike :aj: and I'm looking forward to the showdown!!!!

 

[Patman]

I don't believe there is a showdown or shootout or anything like that. The intent was just to see what each site could create and let it stand on it's own merits.

 

[Okiewan]

No shootout.

 

[Patman]

I don't believe there is a showdown or shootout or anything like that. The intent was just to see what each site could create and let it stand on it's own merits.

Of course hypothetically speaking if there were we'd kick everyones butt, but you knew that already ;)

 

[Masterphil]

You guys know how those damn journalists are. It dosen't matter what they say, a title like this: "Internet Forum Bike buildoff SHOOTOUT!" sure would sell more mags.

Is there a projected publication date?

 

[Okiewan]

August .. which means July on the stands.