Decisions, decisions, decisions

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Decisions, decisions, decisions

21 Mar 2014 14:42 - 21 Mar 2014 16:08
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Sooo... I have new project, I am thinking of mating two projects into one, I have a 1987 XT-350 with a bad engine (the red one in my avatar, that was when it worked), I also have a mid 80's gpz -550 engine just sitting around collecting dust. I am thinking of mating the two together, besides making a new airbox and relocating the rear mono suspension, is there anything else to be worried about? I think that it wouldn't be worth crap but it would be fun to me for enduro type riding. I would have to make new engine mounts and then would make my own skid plate and slide pucks, move the foot pegs out some but beyond that I don't think it would be too hard. What does the community think?
Keep it rubber side down everyone :)
Klx 110, TTr125, TTr250, 1982 kz750-N1 (Spectre), Xt-350 (soon to be the new home of a Kz550 engine :) )
Last edit: 21 Mar 2014 16:08 by Racewayelko. Reason: Wrong engine (not much different) and put a year on it :)

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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

21 Mar 2014 15:24
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Do it!

www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?8...5-with-KZ550-engine- )
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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

21 Mar 2014 16:36
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If I do do it it would make for a heck of a write up I suppose XD but would need to invest in a good camera first lol I'll take a few days and let more people weigh in :)
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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

21 Mar 2014 20:32
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B) Do it! I love it!
Corbin Teal
1976 Kz900 project:
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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

22 Mar 2014 00:03
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Why the hell not? Nothing ventured, nothing gained! my .02
Jon
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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

22 Mar 2014 19:54
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Okay, pretty sure I am going to do it at this point \m/ no guts no glory. What to name it... Any suggestions?
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Klx 110, TTr125, TTr250, 1982 kz750-N1 (Spectre), Xt-350 (soon to be the new home of a Kz550 engine :) )

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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

22 Mar 2014 19:59 - 22 Mar 2014 21:38
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Nelson8708 did that Yz125 with Kz550 motor inTusch's link.

I'd like to see how an xt would turn out.

My buddy has a spare KLR650 frame, and I can probably piece together a Kz550 motor.... Hmmmm :)
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

22 Mar 2014 20:09
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I changed it to gpz after the fact (edited) and the xt i think will fit the engine better than a yz lol. Anybody want an Xt 350 engine for parts? XD
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