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125 frame with 250 engine??
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grandpapy
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Posted: 10/10/09
07:31 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I've got a 98 honda cr 125 with the aluminum frame. My engine is in need of a new top end and the cylinder needs work. Now from what i've heard its pretty costly since the cylinder is lined with magnesium or something of this nature. all the quotes i've gotten have been, quite frankly astonishing. Anyways, i figured for that amount of money i could get a nice 250 motor complete with trans an put it in to my bike. Now i haven't heard anyone doing this so wondering why not? Also, i love my frame and the nimbleness of the bike. Yes, i know the characteristics will change a bit, but why not if it can be done  . Anyways, pro's and con's will be welcomed.
Thanks!
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daggit
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Posted: 10/10/09
08:11 AM
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If you are a good fabricator it can happen. I am sure there will be welding to do.
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen
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yzwoods
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Posted: 10/10/09
08:22 AM
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Do you know how to weld Aliminum? Thats the first? Not just to not burn through but to not weaken the frame. Its just easy to do to weaken the frame with aluminum. After that you will have to fab your mounts as well .
DC has done this and would wait for his respounce as well. But a Steel frame would be better when doing this in my opinion.
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yzwoods
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Posted: 10/10/09
08:26 AM
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Also...lol. Just to add on. There are ALOT more variables to concider as well.
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daggit
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Posted: 10/10/09
08:28 AM
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Probably be a lot cheaper just to rebuild what you have.
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen
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yzwoods
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Posted: 10/10/09
08:44 AM
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True Dagg. Was going to suggest Moveing up !
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Posted: 10/10/09
01:13 PM
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sorta depends if u can tig weld. i used to be horrible  but now im fairly decent.
wanna see some good tig welding check out settin trendz work here.
thats the same guy who did the xr/cr conversion here
page 3
RIP old dirtrider
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