cafebrad Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 just wondering if anyone knows if an RD 350/400 motor can be fairly easily swapped into on XS 400 frame. i know with some fab anything can go into anything. The rd motors look pretty small so there should be no problem for clearance, just maybe change a motor mount. ??? has anyone tackled this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2009 just wondering if anyone knows if an RD 350/400 motor can be fairly easily swapped into on XS 400 frame. i know with some fab anything can go into anything. The rd motors look pretty small so there should be no problem for clearance, just maybe change a motor mount. ??? has anyone tackled this before? Got to be honest mate i can think of much better places than an XS400 for an RD motor. Thats like mixing peanut butter and chicken tikka. Both are great on their own but mixed.............. If you said XT frame or an IT. That could be a little spicy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted June 24, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2009 yes i beleive the XS was single front downtube possibly with the engine aa a part of the frame, so no dont bother i would say, sen a 400 in an FS1E pressed steel frame !!!! Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafebrad Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I realize its not ideal , i have an xs 400 but the motor has decided its to tired to go on. So i was just thinkin for the sake of keeping it the same size displacement and likely getting a needed power boost, it would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2009 I realize its not ideal , i have an xs 400 but the motor has decided its to tired to go on. So i was just thinkin for the sake of keeping it the same size displacement and likely getting a needed power boost, it would be cool. The XS frame would never be right with the little rd motor dragging it around, it may be powerfull but its only torquey in comparison to other strokers. If you fancy a challenge and something with a bit of oomph for your XS what about a TDM lump, bet that would work out a bloody site cheaper than an RD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafebrad Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 TDM ?? all ive seen related to that is a newish looking motor. How about xs 650, might be physically to large to squeeze in there tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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