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Offline ben

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newer KX500 engine in a 1989 KX 250 chassis?
« on: August 02, 2011, 02:54:09 AM »
Does anyone know if a newer KX500 engine will bolt right in to a 1989 KX 250 chassis?


Offline Marco810

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Re: newer KX500 engine in a 1989 KX 250 chassis?
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 03:00:32 AM »
the bottom mounts might work but i doubt the head stay would without some tweaking.

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Re: newer KX500 engine in a 1989 KX 250 chassis?
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 03:25:33 AM »
Major Correction!
Sorry, I should have read the question better.
I was thinking all KX500!!!!!! Not KX250 mixed with KX500....
You are right, the bottom might work but the top is different.  :x
« Last Edit: August 02, 2011, 12:25:34 PM by sandblaster »
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: newer KX500 engine in a 1989 KX 250 chassis?
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 11:41:38 AM »
89-04 Should all bolt up just fine in your 89 Chassis.
You can check the interchange of each part here:
http://oem-cycle.com/KAWASAKIKX500BIKEID.aspx
If you are not sure about your chassis year you can check it here:
http://oem-cycle.com/Find_Out_Year_of_bike.aspx

who would of thought. any real difference between the the two, as far as handle and weight goes?