So, I traded my 1995 f150 xlt for a 2005 500ex, I love that thing, it can keep up in corners with my friends 07 r6, but I'm bored with how the exhaust sounds, I was wondering if there was an exhaust that gave it a whine not a rumble? (similiar to hotter bikes) Iwas alsowondering if you could get a fatter rim/ tire that would actually fit? I also want to know if there is a site that has specific 500ex hop-up stuff? And finally if there is any way to lighten that heavy thing, because if you dont have sufficient leg strength it will go down!? Also Iam a vary good welder if that takes any bearing on the matter...

 

man, i have been wondering the exact same things as u!
fatter tire, lighter bike, exhaust that dont rumble, just about everything.
im deff subscribing to this thread!

 

Lose the center stand, replace the exhaust, swap the rims, go with Ti fasteners, keep the tool kit at home (if you are feeling brave), that should be an expensive day for ya.

 

what tire and wheel will fit? can the zx6r fit at all? or do u have to get a fater one made for the bike???

 

tie fasteners? you mean zip ties instead of the rivots? also where could i get an alloy rim? (lighter)

 

i believe he meant Ti as in titanium, the element. much stronger and lighter than steel.

NOT AT ALL cost effective

 

you should just put carbon fiber rims on the ex, yeah im pretty sure Dragone didnt mean zipties, i mean their light heck yes but hmm i dont know,i know the 6r is not a direct bolt up to the ex

 

cool, ok would a place like cyclebarn carry them? for those who live in western washington? so pretty much i should just go on a diet huh? hah

 

no no i didnt say that you could myabe get a wider tire it fit on that stock rim... somehow.... just to to denniskirk and look around their Ether that or go to you local kawi shop and ask them to see the catalogs for aftermarket parts, the P/c will have them

 

hahaha, zipties that was a good one! Of course I meant Titanium for any metal fasteners. Although zip ties would be alot cheaper. lol
Are you sure you want to sink a lot of $'s into the ride?