Hey there,
Well I've been riding and racing a bit in supermoto here in Brazil for about a year. I've been using a YZ250 two stroke and racing against the 450's in SM1. It's been fun but last year I freaked out and bought a CR500 motor on flea bay. I then got on craiglists and bought a donar 2002 CR250 and had my bro pick it up it Fort Worth, Texas. Over the next six months I proceeded to "transfer" the parts to Campinas, Brazil. I visit the US about twice a year (I'm from the states and married a Brazilian). Brazil is famous for high import taxes and we have limited options on motorcycles if you are on a limited budget.
On my next trip back I returned with the motor in a Givi top bag. Custom never stopped me and I was on my way. On the same trip I dismantled the CR250 and mailed out the frame and the rest of the parts over the next six months. Once I got the frame and motor together I hooked up with a local fabricator.He adapted the motor. It turned out pretty well. he ended up rotating the motor forward which handled the spark plug clearance issue. the pipe hangs a bit lower but it looks pretty good. I got my first ride a few weeks back. It's a monster. much more torque than the YZ250 and it feels lighter to boot. I've got some detailing to do still and more pictures to follow.
cheers,
Brian
Well I've been riding and racing a bit in supermoto here in Brazil for about a year. I've been using a YZ250 two stroke and racing against the 450's in SM1. It's been fun but last year I freaked out and bought a CR500 motor on flea bay. I then got on craiglists and bought a donar 2002 CR250 and had my bro pick it up it Fort Worth, Texas. Over the next six months I proceeded to "transfer" the parts to Campinas, Brazil. I visit the US about twice a year (I'm from the states and married a Brazilian). Brazil is famous for high import taxes and we have limited options on motorcycles if you are on a limited budget.
On my next trip back I returned with the motor in a Givi top bag. Custom never stopped me and I was on my way. On the same trip I dismantled the CR250 and mailed out the frame and the rest of the parts over the next six months. Once I got the frame and motor together I hooked up with a local fabricator.He adapted the motor. It turned out pretty well. he ended up rotating the motor forward which handled the spark plug clearance issue. the pipe hangs a bit lower but it looks pretty good. I got my first ride a few weeks back. It's a monster. much more torque than the YZ250 and it feels lighter to boot. I've got some detailing to do still and more pictures to follow.
cheers,
Brian
