496

Hey all, I have a 2006 fe550 with a 496 kit in it. My brother was thoughtful enough to fry the piston. Does anyone know what pistons are in these kits? Wossner? Thanks, Doug

Folks any idea what my 2006 Bjorne Carlsson fe496 wec bike is worth? This one has the factory modified frame, the slim aluminum tank, and the factory built 496 motor (sleeved down 550). The bike is in great shape still. thanks

Hi Guys, I own a 2008/Fe550 and now it´s time for a major rebuild. I`m thinking about reducing the displacement to 496ccm (As used by the Factory Riders some years ago) So here´s my questions: Is the conversion just an simply "plug and play" with a 501 sleeve (95mm) and 501 piston? Or is...

I took the 496 out today to the local ORV park for a spin. Spent 3 1/2 hrs riding and tuning the bike. Is it a magic carpet that will make anyone/everyone that rides it faster? NO. Is it a great playbike and a great replacement for a DRZ? NO. Is it an incredible race bike? YES. Am I in...

Can you make a 496 out of a 05 550fc? What do you need and aprox what would be the cost? Thanks, :?: :?:

Not all models are female ! :lol: :lol: :lol: Photoshoot was yesterday in Malibu, for Robb Report's Motorcycling Magazine ( www.motorcyclingmag.com )

After spending 93 miles in the desert on a brand new 06 fe 650 it became clear! I'm finding it just a little harder than normal to type this morning, my fingers are sore as well as a few other things! Going to an event that was over 600 mi but was made up of mostly fast fireroads...

Fryguy (and a few others) posted a report on the 380 kitted 450, and BOSS recently posted a report on a factory 496 (based on the 550). Do these engine sizes interest folks? Are they something you would consider? I admit it, I am a bike junkie. I am a former racer, but continue to want to...

:D This is a very good morning!! Setting up a factory 496 wec bike for jimmy lewis. Man is he lucky,you tell me pictures coming later stay tuned!