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General => In General... => Topic started by: metallicarebal on March 05, 2006, 05:30:02 AM

Title: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: metallicarebal on March 05, 2006, 05:30:02 AM

Would it be even remotely possible with the right resources and tools to mount a k5 engine in an aluminum rmz 450 frame? I think that would make one mean a$$ bike, it would be extremely light, have modorn mx suspension and frame technology, and just be flat out cool  :evil:. Just imagine how sweet it would look with black plastic and some Kawi stickers on it. If this is possible, someday I will do it, might be 2 or 3 years from now but hey, the results would make it worth it. 8-)

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: metallicarebal on March 07, 2006, 09:37:13 AM

Am I stupid :??

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: Paul on March 07, 2006, 09:38:43 AM

I've seen a KX500 egine in a KX450F frame. The owners said it's not too much work either. Probably the same amount of work as putting a CR500 engine into a CR450F frame. I know a guy thats done that as well.

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: metallicarebal on March 07, 2006, 09:48:56 AM

Do you know if there is anywhere on the net where I could get any pics or information on this? I could very well be mistaken but I don't think anyone has ever put a k5 engine in an rmz frame, not that I have seen anyway. I would prefer using the kxf frame so there wouldn't be any allergic reactions between the motor and the frame :lol:. BUT, the rmz has been out for a while now and I'm sure I could get myself one of those frames for much cheaper.

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: demographic on March 07, 2006, 11:39:53 AM

With a bit of luck these pictures will show up...

I think that Teamgreen500 posted them first and I just copied them.
As far as I know its a KX250F with RMZ plastics and a Zipty expansion chamber.

http://groups.msn.com/DemosKXpix/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=31 (http://groups.msn.com/DemosKXpix/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=31)
http://groups.msn.com/DemosKXpix/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=32 (http://groups.msn.com/DemosKXpix/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=32)

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: gowen on March 07, 2006, 11:44:37 AM

That's Darrens bike. Argeto's friend.

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: demographic on March 08, 2006, 04:50:43 AM

Quote from: gowen on March 07, 2006, 11:44:37 AM

That's Darrens bike. Argeto's friend.

Ahh, sorry.
My mistake, I copied the pic just in case I spot a KXF chassis going cheap :wink:

Title: Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
Post by: 5dracing on March 08, 2006, 06:43:30 AM

I've been shoppin for one also.