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07-08-2011, 02:48 AM | #1 |
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I've looked for a while and I haven't seen anything yet. I'm sure alot of people are wondering the same thing. Is there any chance of dropping say a 500cc engine into the MC_D250RTB?
I've found some engines like this http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/42...ne_engine.html Are they swappable?with or without new brackets and hardware? thanks for all the help! |
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07-08-2011, 03:17 AM | #2 |
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That's a nice looking, air cooled, 500cc engine; it even has an oil cooler! I don't think you would have too much trouble getting that engine into the frame of the bike in you photograph. However, I think you would probably have a difficult time acquiring a single engine from the importer.
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07-08-2011, 05:46 AM | #3 | |
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If any one knows what the process may be for the engine swap please let me know. |
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07-08-2011, 06:14 PM | #4 |
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We researched that 500cc engine but could not verify that it actually existed. Maybe you will have better luck.
This engine would be the one to put in the DF bobber since it is based on the CG125 like the existing engine in the DF and the Heist but it does not appear to exist either. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/37...ine_400cc.html In theory it should bolt right in the DF or Heist frame. You could sell a bunch of this 400cc engine if it existed. I'd probably buy one for my DF. |
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07-08-2011, 06:25 PM | #5 |
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On GSTwins.com you can get a good deal on motors. I'm willing to bet if you went there and offered $400 on a motor and all wiring/carbs/etc you'd get it.
That's an easy 40hp, cheap, and reliable. If I were to go through the effort I would be looking for a streetbike engine...budget bikes make dirtbike motors understandable but when you take into consideration the parts you'll need, the fabrication materials, and your time (at least 15 hours @ $85/hr), it's no longer a "budget" bike.
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07-09-2011, 03:58 AM | #6 | |
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07-09-2011, 04:04 AM | #7 |
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I found a bike that uses the engine im looking for, but i have exhausted all efforts to find it.
http://www.uniqueridesco.com/invento...l-enfield.html Ps: heres my plans : |
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07-09-2011, 09:58 AM | #8 |
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A Royal Enfield engine? I don't think so.
Not much more power than the existing 167FMM engine. |
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07-09-2011, 12:01 PM | #9 | |
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Do you really want to invest your funds in an obscure, hard to acquire engine? What happens when you foul a head or spin a crank bearing? If you're going to go through this trouble, it would be wise of you to use a real engine.
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