KX85 engine in a mountain bike frame

[rbgnwa45]

Found this somewheres...

"Project M85"

- 2006 Kawasaki KX85 engine, tuned for low-mid power
- 127lbs dry
- 17" ground clearance
- fuel cap. 1.4 gal

http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/8431_301107124627.jpg

http://www.projectm85.com/images/studio_3.jpg

[slightlybent47]

That will be scrap in no time. The fraim and wheels will never hold up.

[HondaRacing83]

Originally posted by slightlybent47
That will be scrap in no time. The fraim and wheels will never hold up. if he used actual name brand good parts, think again. mountain bike frames are very well made and take just as much abuse as an kids dirtbike would. you can get double wall, triple wall rims. if he used cheap parts then yeah your right

[MattCanada]

http://www.projectm85.com/prototype.html

[motofreak2772]

Why?

[300ex_#387]

I have a pretty rough kx100 motor if anyone wants to try this. Tell you what......if you pay for the shipping and post a video and humor me after you try this I will give someone this motor.

[buck440]

x2

it's like putting wheels on a chair...just buy a wheel chair lol. i don't see the point. just buy a dirtbike. probably a lot cheaper.

[LTR450_#67]

I dont think the ergos would be that good for rider....

[ATVMX33]

whats wrong with you guys??? that would be awesome to ride! cant imagine how easy it would be to whip the thing around

[HondaRacing83]

Originally posted by ATVMX33
whats wrong with you guys??? that would be awesome to ride! cant imagine how easy it would be to whip the thing around x2!!

[buck440]

i guess it would fun for about 10 minutes but i wouldn't have a use for it. what would you guys use it for that you couldn't use a dirtbike or a mtn bike for?

[HondaRacing83]

Originally posted by buck440
i guess it would fun for about 10 minutes but i wouldn't have a use for it. what would you guys use it for that you couldn't use a dirtbike or a mtn bike for? climbin stuff, not near as heavy

[LTR450_#67]

Its called a trials bike....

[buck440]

i wonder how the rear tire would hold up since it's not meant for that torque. same with the brakes. i bet it is a wheelie machine though lol.

[rollie]

Originally posted by HondaRacing83
x2!!

x3!!

[axellmusic19]

Originally posted by buck440
i wonder how the rear tire would hold up since it's not meant for that torque. same with the brakes. i bet it is a wheelie machine though lol.

I work at a bike shop here in MN where Mountain bikes are the shop's specialty. We can fit brake systems that can hold up to a 125cc dirtbike if needed. Nobody just happens to do it. Mountain bike rotors and pads are far ahead of the motorsports world and believe it or not the rims, shocks, spokes, and many other items from mountain bikes actually decide the future development of kid's powersports. I know this by talking to cane creek who works with Ohlins, Fox, and hayes, and many more.

[finsteratv]

That thing would be SICK in tight trails and single track. talk about light weight. too bad it doesnt look super jump-able :ermm:

[BlaineKaiser450]

I can think of a lot of trails where that thing would be awesome