xcr800 (2002) would fit in ___

[denissthemenasse]

I got my hands on a complete XCR800 (2002) engine and... absolutly everything around it. In fact, I've got the whole sled... But the chassis is non usable (no registration) and ... Seat is scrap and probably have unusable controls on handlebarr as it all sat oustide for... 15years !!!

now: i cant find an "affordable" 1999-2003 XCR800 that would miss the engine and "this-that" ... But have decent chassis and papers.

So... I'm turning my mind in transplanting the engine, clutch, drive and whatever needed... in a different but as similar as possible sled!!

Since i'm in no rush... And I wish to have a "top notch" trail-sled at rhe end of the road, reliable and no money-pit setup... I'm now wondering wich sled should i choose?

I'm curently leaning on 01-02-03 "Classic/Touring" ... since it's a relatively affordable Gen2... But... I'm wondering if some "dark areas" would appears only after the last bit of it would be dismantled ? like... where i'd be stuck in a dead-end of fit or.. having to keep a less than desirable "smaller" part ... where the "bigger" part from the xcr800 woulnt fit???

I'm also looking at the (quite rare) Triumph... Since it's 3 cyl.(and Gen2) but... rare = $$$ and... unless i do find a quite beaten-up one... It will be non-sence to modify a one-year-only model that would th loose it's value??

Maybe Gen2 SKS?? 600 and/or 700?

I think some adventurous crafrman have done the XcR80 engine in newer "edge" chassis... I'm quite able mecanic myself... but... I'd rather choose the "easy path" ... AND... I'm looking for a TRAIL sled... Low C.G. and less than more susp. travel. Utility and lookwise. So... Unless i missed something... I think the Edge chassis would be of no benefit for ME (and just more work/$)

Any input are welcome !!!

Sorry for my soso english... I'm french-speaking... tks.

 

[BB454]

I got my hands on a complete XCR800 (2002) engine and... absolutly everything around it. In fact, I've got the whole sled... But the chassis is non usable (no registration) and ... Seat is scrap and probably have unusable controls on handlebarr as it all sat oustide for... 15years !!!

now: i cant find an "affordable" 1999-2003 XCR800 that would miss the engine and "this-that" ... But have decent chassis and papers.

So... I'm turning my mind in transplanting the engine, clutch, drive and whatever needed... in a different but as similar as possible sled!!

Since i'm in no rush... And I wish to have a "top notch" trail-sled at rhe end of the road, reliable and no money-pit setup... I'm now wondering wich sled should i choose?

I'm curently leaning on 01-02-03 "Classic/Touring" ... since it's a relatively affordable Gen2... But... I'm wondering if some "dark areas" would appears only after the last bit of it would be dismantled ? like... where i'd be stuck in a dead-end of fit or.. having to keep a less than desirable "smaller" part ... where the "bigger" part from the xcr800 woulnt fit???

I'm also looking at the (quite rare) Triumph... Since it's 3 cyl.(and Gen2) but... rare = $$$ and... unless i do find a quite beaten-up one... It will be non-sence to modify a one-year-only model that would th loose it's value??

Maybe Gen2 SKS?? 600 and/or 700?

I think some adventurous crafrman have done the XcR80 engine in newer "edge" chassis... I'm quite able mecanic myself... but... I'd rather choose the "easy path" ... AND... I'm looking for a TRAIL sled... Low C.G. and less than more susp. travel. Utility and lookwise. So... Unless i missed something... I think the Edge chassis would be of no benefit for ME (and just more work/$)

Any input are welcome !!!

Sorry for my soso english... I'm french-speaking... tks.

Been several years since I have been on this forum . I did a 1999 XCR transplant into a Gen II RMK chassis years ago. My recommendation is to stay with the Gen II chassis if you can locate one. Having a complete sled will get you everything that you need. Going to an edge or other non GEN II will require modifying lots of stuff starting with motor mounts. You can also use the current chassis for a pattern if you use a non triple Gen II chassis

 

[denissthemenasse]

Been several years since I have been on this forum . I did a 1999 XCR transplant into a Gen II RMK chassis years ago. My recommendation is to stay with the Gen II chassis if you can locate one. Having a complete sled will get you everything that you need. Going to an edge or other non GEN II will require modifying lots of stuff starting with motor mounts. You can also use the current chassis for a pattern if you use a non triple Gen II chassis

would you see that "all gen2 are equals" ? i mean for my futre transplant... ?? like.. would it be a big (extra) job to put my coolers and plumbing on a fan-cooled chassis-donnor? or worst.. it would almost ruin the project ? or.... even a liquid 500-600 chassis would "need" (should...) to have it (smaller??) coolers to be removed and replaced by the 800-triple ones ? lastly: i'm more aiming to have more agility and speed... than less and i would not benefit from longer/bigger track and similar attributes... if i encounter a nice bang for the buck chassis-donnor sled that would be and sks/rmk style.. my gess is that i could switch the whole thing out from my xcr in the rmk... or... i'd go into fabricating brackets that would be in different location and ... permanent (welded) on each chassis?

 

[BB454]

would you see that "all gen2 are equals" ? i mean for my futre transplant... ?? like.. would it be a big (extra) job to put my coolers and plumbing on a fan-cooled chassis-donnor? or worst.. it would almost ruin the project ? or.... even a liquid 500-600 chassis would "need" (should...) to have it (smaller??) coolers to be removed and replaced by the 800-triple ones ? lastly: i'm more aiming to have more agility and speed... than less and i would not benefit from longer/bigger track and similar attributes... if i encounter a nice bang for the buck chassis-donnor sled that would be and sks/rmk style.. my gess is that i could switch the whole thing out from my xcr in the rmk... or... i'd go into fabricating brackets that would be in different location and ... permanent (welded) on each chassis?

The 2000 and 2001 chassis have “tucked in” trailing arms and handle better than the earlier chasssis, steering linkage is different too. The gen II chassis has coolers in the edge of the running boards and the XCR needs more cooling.. The XCR coolers can be moved to the Gen II
The xcr has a 2 stage thermostat which only opens parti of the coolers until the motor warms up . You need to duplicate the system or make sure the motor is warmed up completely to prevent cold seize.

XCR and gen II chassis are pretty much the same so parts can be moved easily.
Check the on line parts diagrams and compare XCR to potential chassis. Difference is plastics.

Brackets can be applied using “bucking” rivets or steel pop rivets.