Zongshen 250cc

fixerupper · 05-28-2011, 02:42 PM

Hello all-
New to the forum. I am looking at a Zongshen 250cc motor to bolt into a Yamaha TTR230 that has a blown engine. Looking for something that is more of a direct bolt in replacement, with little modification (I'm not a welder). This is what I'm looking at:

http://www.elstars.com.au/products/z...-4t-p-194.html

It looks like the exhaust is in a similar position and pointing the right way (the exhaust on the TTR wraps around the frame and comes in on the left hand side). Just curious if anyone has seen this done or done it themselves and can tell me if it is something that I would be able to do. I might have to get a new carb, and figure out the electronics. But my main concern is if the engine is compatible with the bike itself. Any help would be great.

Thanks!

Weldangrind · 05-28-2011, 04:13 PM

Welcome! Excellent screen name. 8)

The engine you're looking at is a Honda clone, and I'm not sure if the mounting pattern is the same. If you care to take some mounting point measurements from what you have, I'll be happy to measure some Honda stuff and tell you if it's the same.

If not, a Zongshen 200cc engine from a Sierra might be a bolt-in, because they're cloned from a cross between a TW200 and an XT225 (my guess is that they're an exact copy of an old BW200). Not sure if the TTR has the same bolt pattern as XT / TW / BW, but worth a look. Several members here have Sierras, so I'm sure that somebody could confirm for you, again after you provide measurements.

SpudRider · 05-29-2011, 11:44 PM

The 250cc engine in your link is a Honda clone, and it won't bolt into your TT-R230 frame. :( The Zongshen 200GY-2 engine is a Yamaha clone, and it will bolt into your TT-R230 frame. The TT-R230 employs the same engine as the XT-225, and TT-R225 motorcycles. All these engine share the same engine block with the XT200, TW200, and Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycles.

Spud

fixerupper · 05-31-2011, 01:17 PM

Great info guys, thanks! I will start keeping my eyes open for those. If I am successful, I will post the results in the forum for sure!

SpudRider · 06-01-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fixerupper

Great info guys, thanks! I will start keeping my eyes open for those. If I am successful, I will post the results in the forum for sure!

You're welcome.

Incidentally, the Zongshen Sierra is the same bike as the Zongshen 200GY-2, which s identical to the discontinued, QLink X-Ranger.

Spud

05-28-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
fixerupper Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2	Zongshen 250cc Hello all- New to the forum. I am looking at a Zongshen 250cc motor to bolt into a Yamaha TTR230 that has a blown engine. Looking for something that is more of a direct bolt in replacement, with little modification (I'm not a welder). This is what I'm looking at: http://www.elstars.com.au/products/z...-4t-p-194.html It looks like the exhaust is in a similar position and pointing the right way (the exhaust on the TTR wraps around the frame and comes in on the left hand side). Just curious if anyone has seen this done or done it themselves and can tell me if it is something that I would be able to do. I might have to get a new carb, and figure out the electronics. But my main concern is if the engine is compatible with the bike itself. Any help would be great. Thanks!
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05-28-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Excellent screen name. 8) The engine you're looking at is a Honda clone, and I'm not sure if the mounting pattern is the same. If you care to take some mounting point measurements from what you have, I'll be happy to measure some Honda stuff and tell you if it's the same. If not, a Zongshen 200cc engine from a Sierra might be a bolt-in, because they're cloned from a cross between a TW200 and an XT225 (my guess is that they're an exact copy of an old BW200). Not sure if the TTR has the same bolt pattern as XT / TW / BW, but worth a look. Several members here have Sierras, so I'm sure that somebody could confirm for you, again after you provide measurements. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-29-2011, 11:44 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The 250cc engine in your link is a Honda clone, and it won't bolt into your TT-R230 frame. :( The Zongshen 200GY-2 engine is a Yamaha clone, and it will bolt into your TT-R230 frame. The TT-R230 employs the same engine as the XT-225, and TT-R225 motorcycles. All these engine share the same engine block with the XT200, TW200, and Zongshen 200GY-2 motorcycles. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-31-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
fixerupper Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2	Great info guys, thanks! I will start keeping my eyes open for those. If I am successful, I will post the results in the forum for sure!
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