Author Topic: k5 engine in rmz frame?  (Read 2631 times)

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metallicarebal

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k5 engine in rmz frame?
« 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-)

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2006, 09:37:13 AM »
Am I stupid :??

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #4 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=32
« Last Edit: March 07, 2006, 11:42:23 AM by demographic »

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2006, 11:44:37 AM »
That's Darrens bike. Argeto's friend.

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2006, 04:50:43 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:

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Re: k5 engine in rmz frame?
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2006, 06:43:30 AM »
I've been shoppin for one also.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2006, 06:46:42 AM by 5dracing »
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