KX500 engine into KLX250 chassis

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Default KX500 engine into KLX250 chassis

Has anyone tried this? is it even remotely feasible?
Seems like with the KLX250 frame being steel it would be easier to pull off then with an aluminum framed bike.
Anyone know where I could get rough measurements on the klx frame and engine online?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Oh yeah; tons of guys on this forum have done this but I have to warn you; there is a reason that large bore bikes have large frames.
 
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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I did a search and couldnt find anything. I know lots of guys have put 500's into kx250's but im talking about putting it into a 2006-7 klx250s. If anyone can direct me to some threads or members who have done this swap it would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks, Joe
 
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Just buy one of these.
Got $10,999 to spare. LOL








Get them here. http://www.servicehonda.com/kx500af.html
 
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Those bikes are awesome obviously. but they dont help me out because i couldnt get it legitimately plated in new york state. im looking to build a 60 plus horsepower kawi supermoto that can be insured and plated.
 
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Talk to the guys at Service Honda. If you can pay they will build it and register it if that's your bag.
 
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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Im sure they could. but not at the price i want. i can get a used klx250 for 2800-3200 bucks plus another grand for wheels and brakes. a thousand for the 5hundy engine of ebay and im good to go hopefully. Ive already got a '06 husqy smr510 i just want another sumo thts different.
 
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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...Very ambitious project. WAY out of my league. Let us know how it goes.


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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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Sowething like this....But green.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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Very sweet! Hate the tires though.

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