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FastDoc · 04-24-2011, 10:09 PM

Sounds like an XR250. It would not be a direct swap like The Dirt Rat was, I don't think. That doesn't mean it's not do-able, but it may not be as 'simple' as The Dirt Rat was.

If you can get it for free or close to free, I say go for it. Worst case scenario is you'd have to make some mounts and deal with mounting an exhaust.

Again I say go for it, but only if the bike is close to free.

A new motor is $450. By the time you add in tires, side covers, eBay header, chain, battery, and sundries you're looking at maybe $750. You may be able to save some money if you can get a wrecked CB donor bike to get a motor from. You'd also get the wiring for the CDI, RR etc.

Any more than that you can find an XR200 that already rides, but without the new motor.

I really did like building and riding The Dirt Rat.

04-24-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sounds like an XR250. It would not be a direct swap like The Dirt Rat was, I don't think. That doesn't mean it's not do-able, but it may not be as 'simple' as The Dirt Rat was. If you can get it for free or close to free, I say go for it. Worst case scenario is you'd have to make some mounts and deal with mounting an exhaust. Again I say go for it, but only if the bike is close to free. A new motor is $450. By the time you add in tires, side covers, eBay header, chain, battery, and sundries you're looking at maybe $750. You may be able to save some money if you can get a wrecked CB donor bike to get a motor from. You'd also get the wiring for the CDI, RR etc. Any more than that you can find an XR200 that already rides, but without the new motor. I really did like building and riding The Dirt Rat. __________________ Happy to serve.
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