Engines- 250, 300?

Thumper · 06-03-2022, 12:59 PM

What engines are you considering?
The Zongshen 250 (249cc) that came with my Templar X is available on eBay for about 500 bucks (maybe $70 shipping). But for about 100 more, the liquid cooled Zongshen 300 (279cc) 4valve can be had via Alibaba. Shipping unknown ($300 maybe?). I think that 300 will fit in my frame OK. Probably have to remove the tank for valve adjust. But I have mounting points for oil cooler, or radiators. My engine is new, so hard to justify at the moment lol !!

But still tempting

AJ22_ChinaRider · 01-10-2023, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

What engines are you considering?
The Zongshen 250 (249cc) that came with my Templar X is available on eBay for about 500 bucks (maybe $70 shipping). But for about 100 more, the liquid cooled Zongshen 300 (279cc) 4valve can be had via Alibaba. Shipping unknown ($300 maybe?). I think that 300 will fit in my frame OK. Probably have to remove the tank for valve adjust. But I have mounting points for oil cooler, or radiators. My engine is new, so hard to justify at the moment lol !!

But still tempting

Have the prices gone down any for winter?

Thumper · 01-11-2023, 08:23 PM

I have asked myself why I might buy an engine, when these bikes are so cheap I can buy a complete package. Worse, they all seem to be bespoke, so you have to buy the same engine, or go to work modifying the frame!!!

Why bother. I am just going to spend the extra thou on the right bike, with the right engine. If I need to buy a replacement, I can see that they are affordable. In fact, so affordable that I can order one, modify it for a race tweaked replacement (for my racing circuit participation LOL!!!!!). Coo

AJ22_ChinaRider · 01-19-2023, 11:01 PM

i see some people do do that...they buy one, use it, get their kicks, buy another one. a regular serial buyer. if you have a purpose for each bike, why not... it's all therapy

Sport Rider · 01-20-2023, 10:15 AM

there's no replacement for displacement. just sayin'.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-20-2023, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AJ22_ChinaRider

i see some people do do that...they buy one, use it, get their kicks, buy another one. a regular serial buyer. if you have a purpose for each bike, why not... it's all therapy

I resemble that remark.

06-03-2022, 12:59 PM	#1
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,755	Engines- 250, 300? What engines are you considering? The Zongshen 250 (249cc) that came with my Templar X is available on eBay for about 500 bucks (maybe $70 shipping). But for about 100 more, the liquid cooled Zongshen 300 (279cc) 4valve can be had via Alibaba. Shipping unknown ($300 maybe?). I think that 300 will fit in my frame OK. Probably have to remove the tank for valve adjust. But I have mounting points for oil cooler, or radiators. My engine is new, so hard to justify at the moment lol !! But still tempting
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01-11-2023, 08:23 PM	#3
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,755	what is your motivation? I have asked myself why I might buy an engine, when these bikes are so cheap I can buy a complete package. Worse, they all seem to be bespoke, so you have to buy the same engine, or go to work modifying the frame!!! Why bother. I am just going to spend the extra thou on the right bike, with the right engine. If I need to buy a replacement, I can see that they are affordable. In fact, so affordable that I can order one, modify it for a race tweaked replacement (for my racing circuit participation LOL!!!!!). Coo
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01-19-2023, 11:01 PM	#4
AJ22_ChinaRider Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 105	i see some people do do that...they buy one, use it, get their kicks, buy another one. a regular serial buyer. if you have a purpose for each bike, why not... it's all therapy
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01-20-2023, 10:15 AM	#5
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	there's no replacement for displacement. just sayin'.
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