SebE14 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hello peeps Talk me out of doing this if it's overkill. I'm thinking of doing a complete engine overhaul on my 2001 Dragstar 125 and add new crankshaft, cylinders, pistons and cylinder heads used by the XV250. Engines are similar from what I understand.... Move/Kill the thread if stupid. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just so I know you understand, is "similar" the same as "the same"? Cos if there are even the smallest differences your going to spend a lot of money and time building a self destructing engine. Not saying you can't do it, lot's of folks have great ideas and carry them out with skill and flare, but is engine building one of your skills? Cos this is NOT engine rebuilding, which is easy, this is engine building which isn't. Good luck and hope you put up a thread to either make us all jealous or warn others NOT to try this in the future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 This topic has appeared before. The most sensible reply I can give is to buy an XVS 250, and if you need to, rebuild that. Its highly unlikely that you will find a second hand 250 engine, and boring/sleeving etc a 125 will cost a lot of cash, hard work, and time, for very little extra in performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 8, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hello peeps Talk me out of doing this if it's overkill. I'm thinking of doing a complete engine overhaul on my 2001 Dragstar 125 and add new crankshaft, cylinders, pistons and cylinder heads used by the XV250. Engines are similar from what I understand.... Move/Kill the thread if stupid. Regards yep it's a non starter...least it will be after you've started it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebE14 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks everyone. I won't even think about it anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That seems to be a good idea, tho to be honest some of the ideas on here seem mad right up till you see the results. Sameals thread for instance about his rebuild and the work and effort he put in are an inspiration if you want to see what can be done with little room basic tools and LOT'S of skill. Don't write off your idea just amend it to something that you can do and your happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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