98 501fc

Evan87 · Apr 16, 2011

Im looking at a very low hour 1998 501fc for a good price. Ive read alot about reliability of these bikes and it seems to be that 97 and up are generally reliable with proper maintenance. I love the idea of this bike im coming from an xr400 and im looking for something just as luggable but with more balls, a little lighter, and with a better suspension. I know this is a motocross model but i do mostly trail riding with a little motocross. With revalving and sprockets will this bike be as good as a fe501 in the woods? Also whats the advantage of the 2000 and newer frame?anything else i should know about these bikes in terms of what ill be using it for?

Thanks

jampe · Apr 16, 2011

Hello.
The 2000 and newer model are higher than the older type of chassi.
Change oil often and don`t rev it to hard, it`s a old machine.
Change rockerarm rollers and camshaft bearings, camchain.
It`s a nice bike for riding in the woods and very reliable if you take care of it.

Regards
Jampe

Evan87 · Apr 16, 2011

By higher do you mean taller? Also should rocker arm rollers, cam bearings, and chain as soon as i get it or on a regular basis?

jampe · Apr 16, 2011

Yes, i mean taller.
150-200 h on the bearings depending of your riding style = rev.
If you are going to keep the bike and don`t know when they was changed, change them in case of.....
regards
Jampe

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