Interested in building a motard

[a13x]

Is there a noticeable difference on a tard between a 155/4.25 vs 165/5 setup?

I run a 160/5 setup.

Standard rule of thumb is 4.25"R for 250F's and 5" rear for the larger displacements.

[Kurlon]

I run a 160/5 setup.

Standard rule of thumb is 4.25"R for 250F's and 5" rear for the larger displacements.

Good to know. I've been tossing around the idea of doing a tard conversion using Suzuki Bandit wheels so I'd have a cush drive and no tubes, and a 4.5" rear... but it sounds like I should 'think bigger' on that front.

Anyone make thinner warmers than Woodcraft/Chickenhawk? With the 5" rear on the KTM, and the other dirty bikes in the ZTA/T1A garages it looked like getting warmers on and off was a PITA due to limited sidewall clearance.

[a13x]

Anyone make thinner warmers than Woodcraft/Chickenhawk? With the 5" rear on the KTM, and the other dirty bikes in the ZTA/T1A garages it looked like getting warmers on and off was a PITA due to limited sidewall clearance.

It's a PITA at first but once you get the knack it isn't bad.

[netra709]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'm glad I asked before I started aquiring parts for the 610. Tim

[Pittenger5]

It's a PITA at first but once you get the knack it isn't bad.

[KB]

Ya dood the KAWI HUSKY'S GO BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

KB

[lrrs313]

Ya dood the KAWI HUSKY'S GO BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

KB

And then you can't get parts.....

[netra709]

And then you can't get parts.....

The parts are there to convert, the problem would be with keeping it going. I wasn't really considering that. I would have more luck ordering a mail order bride than back ordered Husky parts.

[lrrs313]

The parts are there to convert, the problem would be with keeping it going. I wasn't really considering that. I would have more luck ordering a mail order bride than back ordered Husky parts.

Yeah that's what I was referring to. When it does go bang, good luck rebuilding it. Motard the Kawi, or buy one already built. Check out www.motostrano.com for all the parts you need; they even have wheel/brake/tire combo kits that get you just about all you need to start out.

[netra709]

I'll probably deal the Husky away this summer, then make the call on setting up the KX or just buying a bike from one of you guys. I have been pricing the stuff and see it will add up quick.

[a13x]

I'll probably deal the Husky away this summer, then make the call on setting up the KX or just buying a bike from one of you guys. I have been pricing the stuff and see it will add up quick.

Call Richie Alexander at Hudson Valley Motorsports http://www.hudsonvalleymotorcycles.com/
I work with him on the Jordan Suzuki team and he built up a KXF450 motard recently. Might have some good leads for you.

[seth399]

ya man pm me if you have any questions/doubts on what to get for an mx bike to convert. I originally was gonna get a kxf but ended up with a crf due to finding a good bike/parts availability.
I got my 07 in the fall as a bike setup awesome for mx, bought wheels/brake/sprockets etc over winter and by the spring it was a motard. Still all stock motor/mx suspension but its doing well.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

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http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-1800-obo.html
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[netra709]

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http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-1800-obo.html
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I know, I saw that and Hammadown's bike. I'm going to have to get rid of the husky first. At least the Ktm is gone, I let that bike just sit for a year and never touched it.

[KB]

Dude mo tahhhhhdddddd!!! Do eeeaat!!!!

KB

[Crash Dummy Denno]

buy a motard already put together - sooo much cheaper and easier

[clutch]

Don't build, one of mine.