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cheshirecat
17th May 2009, 14:00
From visordown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/american_builds_huge_35_litre_engine/6997.html/v/1/SP/%22)
Crasherfromwayback
17th May 2009, 14:13
To build a 1000cc V Twin with 2 KX 500 cylinders on a custom set of cases.

Jam it in an RS250 frame and go spastic.
NordieBoy
17th May 2009, 15:00
Or a CR500 in a 125cc motard frame.
Crasherfromwayback
17th May 2009, 15:05
Or a CR500 in a 125cc motard frame.

Well a 500 is only heavier than a 125 because of the size of the donk and the xtra stiffness the frame needs...not much in it. 500 two strokes (singles) vibrate like fuck though. As much of a soft spot as I have for them...hell I've owned and raced probably 6 KX500's...modern 450 4 strokes are much nicer to ride and just as fast.
Fatjim
17th May 2009, 15:39
Specialy with the steering lock off.
Crasherfromwayback
17th May 2009, 15:48
Specialy with the steering lock off.

Luckily for me motocross bikes don't have such 'luxuries'. Doesn't stop me crashing them though.
nudemetalz
20th May 2009, 10:08
From visordown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/american_builds_huge_35_litre_engine/6997.html/v/1/SP/%22)

6000rpm for max hp and 5000rpm for max torque seems rather excessive for two 1750cc pistons !!!