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Offline ddashb

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Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« on: December 12, 2014, 03:54:32 AM »
Well I'm new to this whole forum thing so this will be crappy but I have a complete 2005 RMz250 that I'm swapping a newer generation k5 motor into. In a few days I'll have some pics up on where I am at and any input would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2014, 03:56:24 AM »
welcome to the site ddashb!
looking forward to seeing some pics.
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2014, 04:08:51 AM »


Well I figured how to post pics! Shouldn't be too long before it gets blown up by more!
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 04:11:18 AM »


This is where I'm at now. With a few links to other builds I should have cut the bottom rails a little further back but I think when we get ready to finish cut and weld we'll be about to figure out what we need to do for some good support.
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2014, 03:17:41 PM »
If I remember correctly, I split my bottom rails a part and slide the K5 rails into them. I cut and sliced in the top and put the cradle up into it by a couple inches or so. Since it is sq on the 250f, i cut a wedge out and tapered in back together. If yours is short, you can put sleeves to get the right length.
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2014, 10:41:16 AM »


Here's what we got so far. Did what  we could to line the output shaft hole with theswingarm pivot but left off the final tabs until i get ahold of a cylinder head (help would be great).
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2014, 10:44:54 AM »


Laid down a ton of extra weld to make sure we had enough to grind off to clean it up.
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014, 01:58:21 PM »
Looking good. Maybe put an extra gusset on the bottom by foot pegs.
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2014, 04:02:54 PM »
Wow!
Nice progress...
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 04:37:49 AM »
Quote from: cmotodad on December 15, 2014, 01:58:21 PM
Looking good. Maybe put an extra gusset on the bottom by foot pegs.

You talking from rail to rail?
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 09:16:29 AM »
As I recall, you will have to notch the right frame rail if you want to be able to remove the clutch cover, otherwise you have to pull motor. I also recall having to machine down the swing arm to accommodate the rear motor mount, so I wouldn't lay the mounts until I had the tranny in to make sure I had the right sprocket alignment
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2014, 05:19:55 AM »
will definitely be on the research train this weekend as I really am not looking forward to riding in Michigan 25 degree weather... :oops:  And thanks for the help guys!
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Re: Quick winter 2005 RM-z500 build
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2014, 01:35:09 PM »
Quote from: don46 on December 16, 2014, 09:16:29 AM
As I recall, you will have to notch the right frame rail if you want to be able to remove the clutch cover, otherwise you have to pull motor.

Is this true even if you have a two piece clutch cover?
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