2010 Service Honda CR500AFX

fkmf6 · Post by **fkmf6** » December 21st, 2010, 3:13 am

Hi all im new to the forum and have a couple of questions about this particular bike. Are these a weapon? Are they worth the $15,000 asking price? In general would it be a good purchase for reliability, maintenance, rideability compared to a Husaberg FE570. Thanks Jim from Melbourne Australia

Nodge · Post by **Nodge** » December 21st, 2010, 7:02 am

fkmf6 wrote: Are these a weapon?

Yes

fkmf6 wrote: Are they worth the $15,000 asking price?

Fuck, no.

fkmf6 wrote:In general would it be a good purchase for reliability, maintenance, rideability compared to a Husaberg FE570.

Less moving parts = less maint.

nmdesertrider · Post by **nmdesertrider** » December 21st, 2010, 7:12 am

Husaberg in the shop- 6 months old fuel pump died 500$ and 3 months to get the replacement.

other · Post by **other** » December 21st, 2010, 3:17 pm

Thats bad luck mate, it's the first proper problem I've heard of on the Berg. My 09 570 has been faultless, in spite of the abuse it's copped. It's not a 2T, but it sure turns like one, and I like it almost as much as one . . . .and that wild, torquey power is just addictive !

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » December 21st, 2010, 10:13 pm

you guys must bring in some serious coin to dump that much on a bike. 15k will almost buy a new truck over here. for sure a damn sweet used one.

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 21st, 2010, 10:19 pm

100hp honda wrote:you guys must bring in some serious coin to dump that much on a bike. 15k will almost buy a new truck over here. for sure a damn sweet used one.

I got this for $16k

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... php?t=4219

4X4 Duramax

$15k on a dirtbike is retarded.

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » December 21st, 2010, 10:25 pm

funny thing about AF bikes is i dont think theyre recognised by any appraisal or fianacial lending institution. when you sell, what ever someone will give you for it is what its worth. if you walked in a bank asking for 15k loan on a s/h bike they would be on the floor laughing. far as im concearned my home made one is worth just as much as a s/h bike, but im into it a fraction of the cost.

gregrobo · Post by **gregrobo** » December 21st, 2010, 10:37 pm

you find me one of those bob and we can talk freight im into a c20 nearly 20k and my af is nearly 10 grands worth and shaggy quoted jim 30k for a 500 conversion.

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 22nd, 2010, 12:30 am

gregrobo wrote:shaggy quoted jim 30k for a 500 conversion.

A little too rich for my blood.

fkmf6 · Post by **fkmf6** » December 22nd, 2010, 1:12 am

AlisoBob wrote:
100hp honda wrote:you guys must bring in some serious coin to dump that much on a bike. 15k will almost buy a new truck over here. for sure a damn sweet used one.
I got this for $16k

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... php?t=4219

4X4 Duramax

$15k on a dirtbike is retarded.

$10k in the states
$15k landed in australia

fkmf6 · Post by **fkmf6** » December 22nd, 2010, 1:19 am

100hp honda wrote:funny thing about AF bikes is i dont think theyre recognised by any appraisal or fianacial lending institution. when you sell, what ever someone will give you for it is what its worth. if you walked in a bank asking for 15k loan on a s/h bike they would be on the floor laughing. far as im concearned my home made one is worth just as much as a s/h bike, but im into it a fraction of the cost.

You seem to forget we are in a different part of the world. Finance on a service honda no problem from the dealer. If u can build me a brand new bike for under 15k delivered to my door in australia send me your bank details and i will deposit monies into your account. No one in autralia can build me a brand new cr500afx for under 20k so the service honda to me is a bargain.

alcrook26 · Post by **alcrook26** » December 22nd, 2010, 3:02 am

Mate for about 6k i made a Gen III 500. Thats with paying too much for the rolling chassis from MPS in the states (should have just done it myself but didnt have the time). Buy a 500, sell the frame (i got over 2K just for the rolling frame) then keep an eye out for a crfx450. If you really want one that bad it can be done. For 15k you would get everything you need + more. You just need time and effort. On the other hand I could build you one for 15k....... but it may take some time

gregrobo · Post by **gregrobo** » December 22nd, 2010, 5:19 am

its a pity i couldnt get close considering a crf450x here new is 13k, 15k for a service honda aint that bad

2strokeforever · Post by **2strokeforever** » December 22nd, 2010, 5:32 am

If u can build me a brand new bike for under 15k delivered to my door in australia send me your bank details

same situation, i could build one for cheaper, but i wanted BRAND NEW, and service honda is the cheapest way for me to do that, thats why i did it

and the next bike of choice for me (ktm 300) is $11 000 out the door here, so i feel i got a good deal at $13 000 ish (after tax and shipping, ect)

and ya 500AFs kick ass, if you get one make sure it comes with a DGN needle and 45ish pilot, the stock jetting is terrible

dubious01 · Post by **dubious01** » December 22nd, 2010, 9:32 am

AlisoBob wrote:
100hp honda wrote:you guys must bring in some serious coin to dump that much on a bike. 15k will almost buy a new truck over here. for sure a damn sweet used one.
I got this for $16k

http://www.bannedcr500riders.com/board/ ... php?t=4219

4X4 Duramax

$15k on a dirtbike is retarded.

Nice, I'd like to buy another for that kind of money!

jws696 · Post by **jws696** » December 22nd, 2010, 11:40 pm

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/res ... String%7C0
ye i wanted one bad but what u get for the money over here its not worth it.
and some of the conversions to RHD are pretty average.

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 22nd, 2010, 11:43 pm

Holy FUK!!!!!

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &silo=1011

gregrobo · Post by **gregrobo** » December 23rd, 2010, 2:32 am

like i said anyone want to hook me up with a nice used crew cab email me

juddy · Post by **juddy** » December 23rd, 2010, 6:52 am

I been trying to sell my 05 CRF450/Cr500 for $8000 and getting nowhere !!! I dont wanna sell it for less as I'll be losing coin for that anyway. If yr interested there is a thread here,Juddy's 05 crf450/cr500 af conversion.

Other...how the fuck will that hamburger wear out when you dont ride the fucker !! Hope yr in Albany after x mas and we'll have a swap hey ! Still yet to try a blue KTM :-)

Slomo · Post by **Slomo** » December 23rd, 2010, 7:27 am

Did you say blue KTM??

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 23rd, 2010, 7:33 am

$16K for a dirtbike is retarded

$130k+ for a Chevy Silverado is even more retarded

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/res ... +1713++401

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 23rd, 2010, 7:37 am

$300,000 for a Corvette?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dea ... =&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294966907 1713 401 4294960863&SearchAction=N&PriceFrom=401&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=5&silo=1011

dubious01 · Post by **dubious01** » December 23rd, 2010, 7:50 am

I should ship mine over there....

Im about ready to build another

fkmf6 · Post by **fkmf6** » December 23rd, 2010, 5:55 pm

alcrook26 wrote:Mate for about 6k i made a Gen III 500. Thats with paying too much for the rolling chassis from MPS in the states (should have just done it myself but didnt have the time). Buy a 500, sell the frame (i got over 2K just for the rolling frame) then keep an eye out for a crfx450. If you really want one that bad it can be done. For 15k you would get everything you need + more. You just need time and effort. On the other hand I could build you one for 15k....... but it may take some time

I dont know what part of english u dont understand, you cant build a brand new bike for 15k in australia, i want brand new not second hand,if u think u can build me a brand new one as good as a service honda delivered to my door send me your details and i will deposit monies into your account, take into consideration the cheapest quote i have had is 25k.

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » December 23rd, 2010, 6:06 pm

maybe wages are higher there ? only hand full of people could afford 15k dirtbike here and im not one of them.

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