DT50X Engine Swap & Build
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Ok boys I wasn't happy how the old engine mounts looked, so i went ahead and did stuff right
(Getting my driving license for cars also helped me move around and get more parts and stuff)I ordered a machining shop to make me some bushings for the swingarm mount on the engine so it all lines up good without any play.
I cut off my previously made engine mounts, fabricated new ones and tached them in place. Tried to line up the engine the best i could on center with the frame.
Engine looks pretty lined up.
Going to check everything after dinner and finish the welds for the mounts
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@DanRacing looks a sweet build, I can imagine the DT engine to be perfect for a light frame like a 50cc, nice torque and good cruising
@Glynn123 This bike with all the supermotard wheels, suspension and frame is about the same weight as the DT125R, that's one of the reasons i went with the swap. Altought with the AM6 engine it was faster than a mostly stock DT125R it wasn't very good for City Riding with internal ignition and such.
The frame is actually sturdier than a DT125R frame from what it seems, alot thicker steel and very big main frame. -
@Glynn123 This bike with all the supermotard wheels, suspension and frame is about the same weight as the DT125R, that's one of the reasons i went with the swap. Altought with the AM6 engine it was faster than a mostly stock DT125R it wasn't very good for City Riding with internal ignition and such.
The frame is actually sturdier than a DT125R frame from what it seems, alot thicker steel and very big main frame.@DanRacing I have a 2003 beta rr 50 supermotard and it weighs nothing compared to my DT haha, although the DT is allot nicer cruising engine
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Well, finally got alot of progress done on the build for the last few days. little update:
Sold my old frame and swingarm, and with the money i bought another DT50X just without engine, already with engine mounts for DT125R engine and aprillia RS50 rims(going to sell them)!
Stripped the whole 'new' bike, welded the mounts a little better, sandblasted it(made my shop a total beach) and painted it matt black. I also closed up the bottom end. Everything that's a wear part in the engine has been replaced. Clutch setup is Stock DT125R plates(using the clutch damper) with Bandit 400 Clutch springs. I still gotta finish the cylinder booster ports on the Athena 170cc(Yes i made custom exhaust port with boosters) and yes YPVS will still work and got to fully machine the DT125YPVS head to my needs.
But i had to totally test fit the engine, looks great in there!!
Alot of progress is going to be made in the next few days so stay tuned!
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Just a little of what the bike used to be and how it used sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYO7HFVUX1s&feature=youtu.be
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@DanRacing Great work, that engine looks almost factory fitted!!! :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:
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@NINJA Yeah it looks really good on here, with all the fairings and stuff looks really factory, I don't really like the looks of the mounts the previous owner made, maybe i got to make a skid plate or something to cover it up ehe
@DanRacing I'm sure that you will get her looking real sweet and I agree with you about selling those RS wheels. Proper spoked wheels will make her look more of a Supermoto for-sure!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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Well, finally got alot of progress done on the build for the last few days. little update:
Sold my old frame and swingarm, and with the money i bought another DT50X just without engine, already with engine mounts for DT125R engine and aprillia RS50 rims(going to sell them)!
Stripped the whole 'new' bike, welded the mounts a little better, sandblasted it(made my shop a total beach) and painted it matt black. I also closed up the bottom end. Everything that's a wear part in the engine has been replaced. Clutch setup is Stock DT125R plates(using the clutch damper) with Bandit 400 Clutch springs. I still gotta finish the cylinder booster ports on the Athena 170cc(Yes i made custom exhaust port with boosters) and yes YPVS will still work and got to fully machine the DT125YPVS head to my needs.
But i had to totally test fit the engine, looks great in there!!
Alot of progress is going to be made in the next few days so stay tuned!
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@DanRacing I'm sure that you will get her looking real sweet and I agree with you about selling those RS wheels. Proper spoked wheels will make her look more of a Supermoto for-sure!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
@NINJA said in DT50X Engine Swap & Build:
sure that you will get her looking real sweet and I agree with you about selling those RS wheels. Proper spoked wheels will make her look more of a Supermoto for-sure!
I have matt black rims with candy blue hubs anb chrome reinforced spokes coming
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@DanRacing Would like to see the porting work when you get a chance.
Looks great with that Matte finish
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@NINJA said in DT50X Engine Swap & Build:
sure that you will get her looking real sweet and I agree with you about selling those RS wheels. Proper spoked wheels will make her look more of a Supermoto for-sure!
I have matt black rims with candy blue hubs anb chrome reinforced spokes coming
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If you fancy doing some trickery to the ports on one of my DTR barrels I'd be happy to send out haha
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@DanRacing She should look damn good once she's all finished. :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:
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@NINJA Sure hope it will, still have alot of money i need to spend on it tho :face_screaming_in_fear: :face_screaming_in_fear:
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@DanRacing LOL join the club, my rebuild is on hold for now, as I save up for new parts.
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@NINJA Dude it's so bad as i'm also buying a BMW(i got one already, trading it in for a E46 320Ci) and i'll also have alot of money to spend on the car ahah
@DanRacing will send you a message mate, also wise choice with the BMW, recently picked myself up an E36 325i, 6 cylinders sound is unbeatable
