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2515
I've just stripped my MX6 engine apart with a view towards replacing the rod/crankpin etc., and I was wondering has anyone found any other bikes from which to...
martindalitz
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Dec 2, 2008
8:11 pm
2516
Well it would need to be another rotax engine which limits you. SWM is one make but should be very many of those around, armstrong, Puch used rotax a few...
Keith Taylor
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Dec 2, 2008
8:19 pm
2517
Hi Keith, Why does it need to be another Rotax engine ? But assuming that there's nothing else that happens to fit, then I'll need to go original Rotax, and if...
martindalitz
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Dec 3, 2008
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2518
For my edification, the 125, 175 and 250 frames were identical and the only thing different from on size to another is the swingarm length? ... the 125/175 are...
Steve Clark
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Dec 3, 2008
11:24 pm
2519
Sterling: I think I dropped the ball on this - do you still need the wiring diagram? ... Windows...
Steve Clark
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Dec 3, 2008
11:25 pm
2520
What is the lenghts of a 125/175 swingarm and a 250 swingarm? To: Can-AmMotorcycles@...: maicomeister309d@...: Wed, 3 Dec 2008...
Britt Boyette
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Dec 3, 2008
11:37 pm
2521
I don't know - I'm asking.  My questions are 1) are the 73/74 frames all the same regardless of displacement?  if the answer is yes, then 2) are the swingarm...
Steve Clark
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Dec 4, 2008
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2522
... From: Steve Clark <maicomeister309d@...> ... Yes. ... Yes. ... The 250 swing arm is about 1" longer. ... Basically, all early white tank Can-Am...
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Dec 4, 2008
12:39 am
2523
So, if I found a 250 Rotax, I could bolt it right up to my TNT/MX 125/175 with my 21" swingarm? Britt To: Can-AmMotorcycles@...:...
Britt Boyette
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Dec 4, 2008
1:28 am
2524
Absolutely, the rotary engines are identical on the outside (engine mounts etc) only the exhaust is different. I have a 175 engine in my MX-3 250 right now for...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
1:41 am
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Excellent - Thank you Brian ________________________________ From: "bnkirby@..." <bnkirby@...> To: Can-AmMotorcycles@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Steve Clark
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Dec 4, 2008
1:43 am
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Hello Group; I don't post here much, mainly because I haven't gotten to my '79 250 Qualifier project yet. But in the mean time, I've come across a '75 TNT 175...
Daniel P. McEntee
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Dec 4, 2008
2:54 am
2527
Steve   I checked my parts books & the frames on the 73 & 74 were not the same the engines, swingarms & front ends are interchangable.    The 73 frame had...
Clair Beaver
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Dec 4, 2008
3:28 am
2528
Thank you Clair - I have a 125 motor and a 250 motor - what I think I understand is that I could buy say a 73 frame, and use either motor in it  - concur? ...
Steve Clark
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Dec 4, 2008
3:53 am
2529
Does the year of the 250 matter for bolting into older frames? To: can-ammotorcycles@...: rcsubs@...: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:28:34...
Britt Boyette
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Dec 4, 2008
4:50 am
2530
you needing a 250 motor Britt? ________________________________ From: Britt Boyette <rcsubs@...> To: can-ammotorcycles@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Steve Clark
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Dec 4, 2008
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2531
... Hi Dan, Maybe the clutch is just stuck together like most of them do if sitting for long. Were you able to find neutral? There is some "slop" on the ...
Ron Powers
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Dec 4, 2008
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2532
Correct. There are detail differences in the brackets like I said, but essentially they are all the same, the swing arms are the biggest differences from one...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
5:51 am
2533
Any year is fine, they will all physically swap no problem. Brian ... From: Britt Boyette <rcsubs@...>...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
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2534
Steve you should be able to use a 125 or 250 in a 73 frame the only problem you might have is mounting a exhaust system. ________________________________ From:...
Clair Beaver
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Dec 4, 2008
6:09 am
2535
Someday I will. Just need to get by this current economic crunch first. Why, would happen to have a extra 250 holding a door open somewhere in your shop...
Britt Boyette
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Dec 4, 2008
7:05 am
2536
I also think there are other differences between the MX1 frames and the T'NT and MX2 design. I believe the airbox/seat/rear fender configuration is different...
rjtyson
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Dec 4, 2008
1:18 pm
2537
The Jemco exhaust will fit any bike MX-1 through MX-3 and all of the TNTs but it isnt cheap at $230+. Brian ... From: Clair Beaver <clair.beaver@...>...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
1:21 pm
2538
Hey Dan, Keith here.  Those engines were as close to bullet proof as you could get. sounds like a nice shape bike.  May only need the clutch plates freed up...
Keith Taylor
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Dec 4, 2008
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2539
That's about what you would pay for a modern MX pipe so it's not too out of line. Of course, not much is cheap these days. To:...
Britt Boyette
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Dec 4, 2008
2:39 pm
2540
Thats right, it doesnt look different but the air filter pan wont fit correctly from MX-1 to MX-2. Just to clear it up because I was kind of confusing with...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
2:41 pm
2541
Yup, and the guys I have talked to that use that pipe say it makes the already fast 250 into a top fuel dragster, especially on the top end. Brian ... From:...
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briankirby68
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Dec 4, 2008
2:42 pm
2542
For sure, I've used stock, Cirle F and Jemco. The Jemco pipe shreds knobs. To: Can-AmMotorcycles@...: bnkirby@...: Thu, 4 Dec...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 4, 2008
4:22 pm
2543
Do they make that pipe for 125-250cc?   Keith ... From: bnkirby@... <bnkirby@...> Subject: RE: [Can-AmMotorcycles] 1975 175 mx2 To:...
Keith Taylor
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Dec 4, 2008
5:57 pm
2544
They might make a 125/175 pipe but the only one I have seen is the 250. Its an up pipe like an MX-3. Circle F makes basically the same pipe for the 125/175. ...
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briankirby68
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