My engine swap 49cc to 66 cc

[Mannhouse51]

So this winters project has been an engine swap . My 2008 49cc HT still ran , but was getting VERY tired . I ride my bike everyday to work and back (except when there is too much snow). So I bought a 66 cc slant head kit and decided to upgrade the old bike. Got it done , took it out and with in 5 feet she started right up and sounds wonderful ! Can't wait to compare the power difference between the two engines , or see if it's worse LOL . I kept the 41 tooth sprocket I was running so it should be a good test .

 

[spanners]

Cool looking bike,there should be a nice boost in power.

 

[Mannhouse51]

It was nice today so I got to test it out . Top speed isn't much different , but it pulls like a mule compared to the old engine. I didn't want to hold it wot for very long yet however until she's broke in . WAY less vibration with this engine. So far so good !

 

[SkasualFailure]

Hey, first post and all.
I had a 49cc motor and lets just keep it simple and say it doesn't work anymore.
I am thinking about getting a 66cc motor and my only question is, will I have to buy a whole new setup or can I use my pre-existing setup (chain, throttle, carb, etc. . .)? The kits are both from the same guy (thatsdax.com) and they appear to be the same kit I just want to make sure.

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

Bump.

It depends, but you should be able to use the old stuff, as long as the chain is the same size (different sellers have different chains sometime.)

 

[The_Aleman]

For the most part it should be a simple swap. Unbolt the old engine, bolt the new one in, attach cables and run chain.

 

[wheelbender6]

I really like the color of that cruiser. What brand is it?

 

[xenodius]

I'd like to know too, I got one just like that off of craigslist and I've been working on it since then. =)

 

[SkasualFailure]

Thanks guys, I get the new engine in today, or at least I should. I have been too long without my baby.

 

[Mannhouse51]

The bike says wildfire motors on it . I think they stopped making them . I bought it on craigslist for cheap last year , and it's still going . It's a very heavy bike , but rides nice.