Well, I am commited now. I went out and purchased an aluminum frame for my 1997 Honda CR 500. I hate to tear her apart but I want something that is slimmer and handles great. I revalved the suspension on this 500 and it still does not handle good. Here are the pics of the donor's
Complete aluminum frame conversion kit for 02-07 CR250 to CR500 engine
My CR500 conversion in a '04 cr125 frame. : r/Dirtbikes
CR500 Snow Bike - Part 5 The beast is ready to go east
AEO ALUMINUM CR500R: BEHIND THE BUILD - Dirt Bike Magazine
ON THE RECORD: COMPLETE TEST OF THE SERVICE HONDA 2001 CR500 ENGINE IN A 2008 CRF250 CHASSIS - Motocross Action Magazine
Steel frame of aluminum frame 1991 cr500r? - Honda 2 Stroke - ThumperTalk
ULTIMATE CR500: BEHIND THE BUILD - Dirt Bike Magazine
2004 CR500 Aluminum Frame Conversion - respect_the_beast's Bike Check - Vital MX
TWO-STROKE TUESDAY WHAT THE HONDA CR500 COULD HAVE BEEN - Vintage Iron
2004 Honda CR500AF (1985 CR500R Motor, 2004 CR250R Frame) - ransbooty's Bike Check - Vital MX
2004 CR500 Aluminum Frame Conversion - respect_the_beast's Bike Check - Vital MX