Hey guys I am new here I have a 2001 Ktm 380 dirtbike and its just to much for the trails around me so I am thinking about putting it in a blaster I don't think this has been done before I know I read a post about a Ktm 250 and they were talking about the 300 and 380 but I don't think any one has attempted it any feed back would be greatly Appreciated
2001 Ktm 380 swap
- Thread starter Steveforg
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Has not been done, but would love to see it!
Would need at least a +4 swing arm.
and do everything professionally. if you half-ass it, stuff tends to break
Would need at least a +4 swing arm.
and do everything professionally. if you half-ass it, stuff tends to break
Sell the KTM and the Blaster and buy a Banshee. If you have the skills and are set on doing the swap, put the KTM in something with some decent handling and brakes, like a late model 4 stroke chassis. Most transplants end up 85% finished and put up for sale on Craigslist for less than $500. Of the 2 stroke swaps that get finished, most don't run right due to a screwed up exhaust. There have been a few done right that run well, but they're rare and done by people with a lot of experience in fabrication.
My buddy is trying to get me to build a subframe for the engine and I just don't think it will fit I feel like I have to make like stretched mounts and reinforce them I am going to pull the engine tonight and dry fit to see what kind of room I am working with
Why always so negative Blues?
Slightly less (47_49) than basic bolt on Banshee, and suspension is a G for either. A $2700 shee don't have suspension.
In this hobby, you best not be expecting to make a profit on most projects.
He has the major pieces, why not?
Though I do agree somewhat, I'd like a 400 ex with this engine.
Heck, a Blaster with either a KTM 200 or KDX 200/220 would be nice.
If I were in Australia I would use a Yammy Dt 220/230 , newer and similar to Dt 200.
Some people ( myself included) enjoy a challenge. I see guys on BHQ take a year, or more, building à mostly bolt together ride.
I am just swapping it into his frame for temporary and because I have a endless supply of blaster parts and honestly I don't think a banshee would over take the Ktm in the blaster the Ktm is just absolutely insane I can't even get it out of first on the trails I am either straight up in the air or drifting and I wouldn't try selling it after the build and worse comes to worse I'll just put the Ktm back in the bike I should be starting it tonight
YES !!!
Pualie B did a sweet YZ 490 , only issue was he should have gusseted more ( hint)
Have seen 465/490s on CL, done well, and asking good $$$.
I going to be putting a ktm 300 mxc in a blaster frame myself. I have to rebuild the engine first.
