on/off Rat build (with apologies to Doc's dirt rat LOL)

gloud · 02-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Got sick of trying to find parts for my 74 XL175 rebuild (they have a chronic problem with the starter shaft breaking) And wanted electric start anyway. (I am going to use it as a commuting bike 40 mile round trip)
So I found a 07 Lifan 200 gy-5 for 100.00 got it running by cleaning the carb.

started the swap into my XL175 frame. the engine is actually a little smaller in size, I had to move one bottom mount over 3/8" to get the sprocket to line up. My xl sprocket fitted right up BTW. (520 chain ) Had to make new front motor mounts, (bolt on) and a new top mount as the mount on the lifan is back farther than the honda was. Got most of it done but the top mount.

Next will be the wiring harness and swapping from 6v to 12V (biggest thing is the headlight.) I do have some pics and will try to post some.

02-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
gloud Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westhampton Mass USA Posts: 155	on/off Rat build (with apologies to Doc's dirt rat LOL) Got sick of trying to find parts for my 74 XL175 rebuild (they have a chronic problem with the starter shaft breaking) And wanted electric start anyway. (I am going to use it as a commuting bike 40 mile round trip) So I found a 07 Lifan 200 gy-5 for 100.00 got it running by cleaning the carb. started the swap into my XL175 frame. the engine is actually a little smaller in size, I had to move one bottom mount over 3/8" to get the sprocket to line up. My xl sprocket fitted right up BTW. (520 chain ) Had to make new front motor mounts, (bolt on) and a new top mount as the mount on the lifan is back farther than the honda was. Got most of it done but the top mount. Next will be the wiring harness and swapping from 6v to 12V (biggest thing is the headlight.) I do have some pics and will try to post some.
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