Chinese Motor (LIFAN probably) in a Honda XR70

CBMMA1977 · 12-23-2009, 02:03 PM

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.

Weldangrind · 12-23-2009, 09:25 PM

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.

Reveeen · 12-26-2009, 07:47 PM

The engines are cheap enough, so I figure why not.

The "goofy" thing I found was:

Engine: $299 + shipping
Complete bike: $278 (auction) + shipping

CBMMA1977 · 12-26-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reveeen

The engines are cheap enough, so I figure why not.

The "goofy" thing I found was:

Engine: $299 + shipping
Complete bike: $278 (auction) + shipping

Tell me more about these 278 dollar dirt bikes??

Reveeen · 12-27-2009, 04:38 PM

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.

katoranger · 01-04-2010, 03:50 PM

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

12-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
CBMMA1977 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 5	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
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ 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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01-04-2010, 03:50 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	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 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-26-2009, 07:47 PM	#3
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	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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12-27-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	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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