Engine swap
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From: Lynden, WA
Engine swap
i have a friend that has a 120 M8, he is talking about selling his 120 engine and getting a 124 FM kit with ported heads when it comes out. Im thinkin about buyin the 120 off him. Im wondering if it would be easier to swap engines and just tear down my 107 and make that one a 124 instead of tearing down both engines. Any thoughts on this? Im wondering if removing the engine from the bike would be easier than tearing it down in the frame. Thanks for the input.
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Personally I think an in-chassis jug/piston swap would be easier than pulling the engine, plus it would give you an opportunity to see what you're getting in terms of cylinder and piston quality since you'll have it apart. IDK; could 6 one way and a half-dozen the other.
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that’s probably what we’re gonna do, I’m hoping someone with lots of experience working on these can chime in. I know the entire primary has to come off, I just don’t know what route is easier/best. I’m guessing taking the primary off is gonna be the same amount of work as swapping everything over.
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You should want to keep your vin no.
eassier to get 120 Cylinders from other bike.but than I would have the cylinders And pistons checked and see if they will be alright to use again.
i wouldnt even begin to use them or pay for them until they was checked to make sure they could be used again.
eassier to get 120 Cylinders from other bike.but than I would have the cylinders And pistons checked and see if they will be alright to use again.
i wouldnt even begin to use them or pay for them until they was checked to make sure they could be used again.
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From: Lynden, WA
You should want to keep your vin no.
eassier to get 120 Cylinders from other bike.but than I would have the cylinders And pistons checked and see if they will be alright to use again.
i wouldnt even begin to use them or pay for them until they was checked to make sure they could be used again.
eassier to get 120 Cylinders from other bike.but than I would have the cylinders And pistons checked and see if they will be alright to use again.
i wouldnt even begin to use them or pay for them until they was checked to make sure they could be used again.
Swap the components engine to engine. The serial numbers on the engine match the VIN for the bike. Unless you have a MSO for a replacement engine you risk future potential issues.
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