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Scooters - 50cc => Like 50 2T => Topic started by: Mark James on October 06, 2019, 02:12:47 PM

Title: Like 50 > Like 200 Engine swap
Post by: Mark James on October 06, 2019, 02:12:47 PM

I was planning on doing a big bore on my Like 50 but I was able to purchase a low mileage semi wrecked 200i.  Beside the engine, I believe they are exactly the same bike.  I want to do an engine swap (complete lower swing arm) to keep this bike in the lower registration class.  Both engines are completely intact.  So far I see the only see different:

• 2 shocks on 200i (I think I am OK with only the one on my 50)
  remove 2t oil reservoir
  swap gas tanks (fuel injection)

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Like 50 > Like 200 Engine swap
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 06, 2019, 03:48:53 PM

Registration & licensing for actual road use would require you to correctly specifiy the cc's.
Insurance would require the same.

Unless - you just plan to run it around on your farm property?

Stig

Title: Re: Like 50 > Like 200 Engine swap
Post by: scooterfan on October 06, 2019, 06:46:18 PM

Right or wrong - I think you should also have a close look at a possible difference in wheel sizes, variator and clutch pulley sizes, as well as possible difference in gearbox gear ratios. If some specs are different, I think fuel consumption might become a lot worse on a conversion like this.