Like 50 > Like 200 Engine swap

[Mark James]

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.

[Stig / Major Tom]

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

[scooterfan]

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.