Will FT500 (same as xr500 but electric start)motor fit in LT250 frame? [Archive]

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sportraxkid

10-19-2004, 09:37 PM

I am getting a 1982 honda ft500 streetbike its a modeifed xr500 motor but with electric start fit in a 1987 suzuki LT250 frame ? has anyone tried this?

Jake250ex

10-20-2004, 06:23 AM

unless you have absolutely made up your mid %100, I wouldnt attempt it. There is a good chance youll end up with a junk frame, and on top of that, I dont beleive it would be much faster that the LT250R motor, if any at all. Sorry to dance around the question, but I wish I had an answer!