12-23-2009, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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Chinese Motor (LIFAN probably) in a Honda XR70
Hello Folks,
My son has a 99 XR70 Honda. Can I install a China Clone motor in his frame? His is Auto Clutch with a 3 speed. I think this will be a cheap way to upgrade him while not purchasing a new bike and along with the lift kit this will be the ticket I think. I would like to shove a 125cc horizontal 4speed manual clutch Mill into the XR Frame. From pics on the net they look identical in mounting holes etc. The engines are cheap enough, so I figure why not. |
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12-23-2009, 09:25 PM | #2 |
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I'd give it a try. Like you say, the bolt holes seem to line up.
If you decide to move forward with this upgrade, we're gonna need photos.
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12-26-2009, 07:47 PM | #3 |
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The engines are cheap enough, so I figure why not.
The "goofy" thing I found was: Engine: $299 + shipping Complete bike: $278 (auction) + shipping |
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12-26-2009, 10:17 PM | #4 | |
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Tell me more about these 278 dollar dirt bikes?? |
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12-27-2009, 04:38 PM | #5 |
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The sponsor of this site, GIO (on the left side of the page there is a click able link) holds a house auction here in Canada. A 125cc pit bike seems to sell at auction in the neighborhood of $300 there. These are not EPA certified, so you will not import one into the US, but there should be something similar available to you, if you look around.
Phil, a member here, is a US dealer. A PM to him will likely get you sorted out: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...profile&u=1335 I have bought a few pit bikes from GIO, sold some, made a couple of bucks, welded a Jawa moped neck in one, and licensed it as a 1978 Jawa moped. |
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01-04-2010, 03:50 PM | #6 |
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It should be a bolt in. You will need the clutch lever etc for the manual clutch.
Visit the pit bike forum. Also visit www.dratv.com for lots of conversion parts too. Allen
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