Lifan 200cc honda xl125 swap

Alwx.e · 06-12-2017, 09:36 PM

I have a 1977 honda xl125 with a blown motor. I would like to get a new motor to just bolt right in. I can not find any information on the honda xl125 lifan 200 compatabilty. Please someone help!

humanbeing · 06-12-2017, 10:01 PM

Can't find the lifan pic BUT those holes/ dimesions should be as:
http://zse.cc/Upload/motor/CG200AD-09500392241.jpg
http://zse.cc/Upload/motor/CB200C-09474864442.jpg

Bruce's · 06-12-2017, 10:08 PM

If I am not mistaken ,the Honda xl125 engine uses the same "block" as the 80-100-125-175 and 185 engines from Honda .I have owned and worked on a few Baja 125 bikes ,which I beleive was a clone of this engine ,and for what it's worth those Bahas ran very nice and made good power for what they were .The Bahas had issues with the rear hubs and a pretty severe lack of parts to repair them (I waited over 6 months for a rear rotor and sold a different bike to a guy who needed the rear hub assembly ,he travelled 6 hours each way to pick it up)I would find a broken one and swap the engine into your bike and be happy .

Alwx.e · 06-12-2017, 10:25 PM

Thanks guys!

Alwx.e · 06-12-2017, 10:27 PM

Does anyone have a reference that the 125 , 175 and 185 blocks are the same? 400 bucks is a fair chunk of change for me

humanbeing · 06-12-2017, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce's

and worked on a few Baja 125 bikes ,which I beleive was a clone of this ...

Baja 125 is powered by "kick-start CG125 clone" (http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/moto...125P-3594.html) which had many difference btw the modern CG

hertz9753 · 06-13-2017, 10:39 PM

I know that the Honda XL125 and 185 had the same lower end but the 125 if I remember right had a six speed transmission and the 185 only had 5 gears. They also didn't have a frame under the engine.

The Honda XL175 had frame rails under the engine. The older engines were wider and bulky but it been a while since I have seen an XL175.

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Alwx.e Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4	Lifan 200cc honda xl125 swap I have a 1977 honda xl125 with a blown motor. I would like to get a new motor to just bolt right in. I can not find any information on the honda xl125 lifan 200 compatabilty. Please someone help!
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humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	Can't find the lifan pic BUT those holes/ dimesions should be as: http://zse.cc/Upload/motor/CG200AD-09500392241.jpg http://zse.cc/Upload/motor/CB200C-09474864442.jpg __________________
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06-13-2017, 10:39 PM	#7
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	I know that the Honda XL125 and 185 had the same lower end but the 125 if I remember right had a six speed transmission and the 185 only had 5 gears. They also didn't have a frame under the engine. The Honda XL175 had frame rails under the engine. The older engines were wider and bulky but it been a while since I have seen an XL175. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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06-12-2017, 10:08 PM	#3
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	If I am not mistaken ,the Honda xl125 engine uses the same "block" as the 80-100-125-175 and 185 engines from Honda .I have owned and worked on a few Baja 125 bikes ,which I beleive was a clone of this engine ,and for what it's worth those Bahas ran very nice and made good power for what they were .The Bahas had issues with the rear hubs and a pretty severe lack of parts to repair them (I waited over 6 months for a rear rotor and sold a different bike to a guy who needed the rear hub assembly ,he travelled 6 hours each way to pick it up)I would find a broken one and swap the engine into your bike and be happy .
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06-12-2017, 10:25 PM	#4
Alwx.e Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4	Thanks guys!
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06-12-2017, 10:27 PM	#5
Alwx.e Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4	Does anyone have a reference that the 125 , 175 and 185 blocks are the same? 400 bucks is a fair chunk of change for me
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