DT50X Engine Swap & Build
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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
wrote on 16 Dec 2018, 21:03 last edited by@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.wrote on 16 Dec 2018, 21:17 last edited by@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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wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 01:20 last edited by DanRacing
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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wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 01:26 last edited by DanRacing
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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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
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 02:55 last edited by@DanRacing Great work, that engine looks almost factory fitted!!! :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:
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@DanRacing Great work, that engine looks almost factory fitted!!! :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 03:33 last edited by@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
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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
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 09:46 last edited by@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!
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 10:41 last edited by@DanRacing Would like to see the porting work when you get a chance.
Looks great with that Matte finish
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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:
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 14:20 last edited by@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
wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 18:08 last edited by@DanRacing She should look damn good once she's all finished. :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:
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wrote on 29 Mar 2019, 19:59 last edited by
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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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:
wrote on 30 Mar 2019, 18:04 last edited by@DanRacing LOL join the club, my rebuild is on hold for now, as I save up for new parts.
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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
wrote on 30 Mar 2019, 20:43 last edited by@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