What other motors fit into a 2000 frame

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dirtrut

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• Apr 24, 2009

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My KDX200 motor has been retired due to a serious KIPS valve failure, so now i'm left with a good frame awaiting a means of drive. Apart from a KDX motor, are there any other motors that people have put into there bikes just for fun. eg a KX125 or similar. cheer's.

 

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• Apr 24, 2009

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With the right welding and fabrication skills, you could get all sort of different motors in that bike.

 

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julien_d

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• Apr 24, 2009

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Agreed with Indy. Don't expect anything to "drop right in", but with some patience, planning, and work, anything is possible.

 

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dirtrut

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• Apr 25, 2009

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Yes i know what you mean. With the motor out the frame looks so simple so i,m eyeing up an old XR200 i have in the shed with a really good motor and the temptation is there to throw it in. I Havent done any pre measure yet , but ya never know.?

 

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julien_d

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• Apr 26, 2009

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What's the story on the retired engine? Would you be interested in selling it for parts?

 

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dirtrut

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• Apr 26, 2009

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The gearbox and motor casing had severe damage. The motor has been given to the mechanic for spare parts.

 

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julien_d

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• Apr 26, 2009

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Damn. That woulda been worth a couple hundred to me, and many others I'm sure. Hope your mechanic is giving you come compensation for the "gift".

I am curious though, how did you end up with gearbox damage from a kips failure? Opposite ends of the horse in that equation....


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theckeler

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• Apr 27, 2009

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Would you gift me the frame? I pay for ship ha...