any Chinabike engine a drop in replacement for this bike?

FastDoc · 07-14-2009, 12:24 PM

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/1268890781.html

Weldangrind · 07-14-2009, 01:17 PM

Sure, you could use a 250 engine from a Gio dirt bike (or similar). You'd likely be further ahead by buying a complete China bike that is wrecked and transplanting the engine. That way, you get the carb, ignition, etc.

frostbite · 07-14-2009, 01:19 PM

I think the 200cc Lifan engines will drop in as well, plus you get the bonus of e-start.

Reveeen · 07-14-2009, 03:13 PM

Hooper imports:

http://www.hooperimports.com/dept.aspx?dept_id=04

Paying attention to:

http://www.hooperimports.com/product.aspx?pf_id=WndrSpr

The Wonder Sprocket

This special sprocket is needed to retrofit a Chinese 150-200cc engine into the Honda XR/CRF150, XR/CRF200 and CRF230 motorcycles. Without this sprocket the front sprocket will not align with the rear wheel sprocket causing severe transmission damage. Many sellers of â€œcheapâ€ Chinese engines will claim that the engine fits but they have no idea of what it takes to make it work properly. Our sprocket was custom fabricated in the USA by the largest specialty manufacturer guaranteeing the highest quality.

FastDoc · 07-14-2009, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the information, guys

katoranger · 07-14-2009, 04:07 PM

I am not sure if the wonder sprocket it needed for the xr185. I am sure if you called hooper he would know. Since the sprockets for the xl185 are a direct fit to most of the china 200s I think that the engine is a direct fit also.

Allen

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Sure, you could use a 250 engine from a Gio dirt bike (or similar). You'd likely be further ahead by buying a complete China bike that is wrecked and transplanting the engine. That way, you get the carb, ignition, etc. __________________ 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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frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I think the 200cc Lifan engines will drop in as well, plus you get the bonus of e-start. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks for the information, guys __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-14-2009, 04:07 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am not sure if the wonder sprocket it needed for the xr185. I am sure if you called hooper he would know. Since the sprockets for the xl185 are a direct fit to most of the china 200s I think that the engine is a direct fit also. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-14-2009, 03:13 PM	#4
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	Hooper imports: http://www.hooperimports.com/dept.aspx?dept_id=04 Paying attention to: http://www.hooperimports.com/product.aspx?pf_id=WndrSpr The Wonder Sprocket This special sprocket is needed to retrofit a Chinese 150-200cc engine into the Honda XR/CRF150, XR/CRF200 and CRF230 motorcycles. Without this sprocket the front sprocket will not align with the rear wheel sprocket causing severe transmission damage. Many sellers of â€œcheapâ€ Chinese engines will claim that the engine fits but they have no idea of what it takes to make it work properly. Our sprocket was custom fabricated in the USA by the largest specialty manufacturer guaranteeing the highest quality.
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