engine swap (zip 50)

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by dub, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. dub

    dub New Member

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    hi all, i have recently got a 2001 zip 50, shame its a 50 though, was just wondering if anyone might know if there are any 2 stroke 125 engines out there that will fit in the 50 frame?
    or any engines requiring light mods to fit in?

    many thanks dub!
     
  2. luke_2401

    luke_2401 New Member

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    Gilera runner 125-180
    Aprillia sr 125 (ac)
    Typhoon 125

    All would fit witha abit of work to the wiring loom and mounts
     
  3. northrider

    northrider Member

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    typhoon 125 small drum is the best engine for a zip conversion because you can use the small zip wheels the main problem is the loom you need a typhoon 125 loom which are very rare
     
  4. Gamble

    Gamble Member

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    Typhoon 125 small drum as northrider says, then you'll need the wiring loom etc and it'll all need to be wired up. It's a real ball ache and anything but a simple swap!

    Smile it puts on your face when finished though, makes it well worth it. :good:
     
  5. J4CK

    J4CK Member

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    Rides:
    Piaggio NRG 172
    A Skipper 125 wiring loom is similar to a typhoon 125 wiring loom.
     
  6. Louie007

    Louie007 Member

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    Would a vespa lx 125 engine work. At all
     

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