My zip 172 conversion (big wheel)

Discussion in 'Scooter Projects' started by gilly_runner, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. gilly_runner

    gilly_runner Member

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    So here's how it started i brought i zip 50cc for the bargain price of £130 with 2 months tax and mot it had a snapped belt but the boy i brought it of thought the engine was dead haha i fitted a new belt but after a few days i got bored of just a tt so i fitted my tuned runner engine and fitted a ac stage 6 racing mk2 (full setup in sig) well after a week i wanted more power so decided to put my 172 engine in :D IMG00005-20130319-2249.jpg IMG00003-20130319-2249.jpg here's some pics of the engine i fitted
     
  2. gilly_runner

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    After grinding the mounts down the engine was in IMG-20130404-00064.jpg IMG-20130404-00065.jpg
     
  3. gilly_runner

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    Then I fitted vx forks and mounted a kawasaki ar 125 radiator for the time being IMG-20130407-00068.jpg IMG-20130407-00069.jpg
     
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  4. gilly_runner

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    now here is how it looks at the moment stil need to do a few things like fit 2 bulbs from my quad runner headlight into the indicators of the zip and spray the mudguard as it sticks out like a sore thumb ! also make the runner wiring longer as its too short :( but been out on a little ride and she goes alright ps. making them holes in the front took fooking hours :D IMG-20130408-00073.jpg IMG-20130408-00074.jpg
     
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  5. TyphRider

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    that looks so nice, have you got any 125 engines that will fit into a piaggio typhoon
     
  6. Thatcharliebre

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    So whats a list of things that are needed to put a 125 ina 50. Loom cdi etc
     
  7. gilly_runner

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    I got a 125 small drum (typhoon) engine that will fit ;)
     
  8. RicksRUnner125

    RicksRUnner125 New Member

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    I love it such a quality bike mate you've done it sick :) you got any runner 12 looms about mate?
     
  9. asap

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    Hey what engine mount did you use?
     
  10. gilly_runner

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    I used a modded zip 50cc 2 stroke mount mate
     
  11. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    Only problem using 50 mount is it's going to vibrate real bad! The only proper way to do the job is to fit a silent block/joint like typhoon/runner!
     
  12. asap

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    What is needed to be done wirh silent block mount to fit zip frame?
     
  13. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    You need the scissor joint and a silent block, some steel and make it up or an old frame and cut the mount off! If your competent to fit a scooter engine of a different size/model then making up a engine mount will be a doddle!
     
  14. asap

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    I dont totaly understand where to put the silent block do you have any pictures
     
  15. gilly_runner

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    Look on google ect for pics of a runner 125 2 stroke frame mate
     
  16. Eggerz

    Eggerz New Member

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    Nice bike pal how did you manage forks to fit ? And does the steering lock work as I want to do fork conversion and can u explain how u made them fit stuck with this pony set of zip forks and need to change as I have a 12 inch wheel on the back and need front same size looks silly cheers mate
     

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