KDX250 hybrid - what chassis?
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KDX250 hybrid - what chassis?
Just thinking ahead here. It seems the one downfall of the KDX250 was the chassis setup. I'm thinking of possibly building a hybrid using the KDX250 engine in the future.
So, what chassis would work for this? The KX125 like 200/220 hybrids or would I need to step up to a KX250 chassis? What about the KX250F/450F chassis? Yeah, I know the 4t bikes would need the frame cut and TIG welded for the 2t pipe but other than that, what other pro/cons to them?
So, what chassis would work for this? The KX125 like 200/220 hybrids or would I need to step up to a KX250 chassis? What about the KX250F/450F chassis? Yeah, I know the 4t bikes would need the frame cut and TIG welded for the 2t pipe but other than that, what other pro/cons to them?
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KX250 it is. Thanks for the input.
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My 200 or the 250? The 200 is stalled right now due to my car taking a dump and the 250 won't get started until I find a reasonable priced roller sometime down the road. I can't hardly find KX250's around here. Lots of Yamaha YZ's though. Maybe a YZ-KDX250 hybrid?
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Yeah, but where can I find green plastics for it!
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Found a good deal on a '06 KX25F chassis with a blown top end. (I can feel juliend cringing right about now!) Hey, the weight that year for the KX250 and F were the same. That would lead me to believe that the F frame is actually lighter than the KX steel since the 4t engine should be heavier than the 2t.
Anyways, trying to decide if I want to go with it or not. It would make an awesome hybrid for the KDX250 engine if it would fit. Anybody have a clue if it would? Also, I know the frame would have to be cut and welded, the radiator outlet on the left side would have to be modified, the usual engine mounts, and swingarm/rear case mods but is there anything else?
Anyways, trying to decide if I want to go with it or not. It would make an awesome hybrid for the KDX250 engine if it would fit. Anybody have a clue if it would? Also, I know the frame would have to be cut and welded, the radiator outlet on the left side would have to be modified, the usual engine mounts, and swingarm/rear case mods but is there anything else?
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'11 GasGas EC250R
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'11 GasGas EC250R