230 conversion

[Rallyfinnen]

So I ordered a chinese loncin 230 engine the other day:
https://www.alibaba.com/suppliersubdomainalibabacom/product-detail/subject-1601293337863.html?from=share&ckvia=share_5a6f391286154bb29332384b484f81aa&needReward=true

Price was abt 750EUR shipped to Sweden, specified to be everything paid, delivered to the door, but I doubt it.. Maybe VAT included, but not the customs fees is my guess. Still not too bad comparing to the price/performance ratio with a Athena 170-kit.
Shipping is by boat(classified as dangerous goods), so it will take abt 2 months to get here..

I have done some reading, and it seems people are using them in DT230's and also converting 125's. Might be an issue with the starter hitting the frame on my -88 DTR.
I also read that the stator needs to be replaced to work with a AC CDI like my Zeel, and the cure would be a Yamaha Majesty stator, so I ordered this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006513896063.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.34521802cdX2E8

The comments I found about the engines seem pretty positive, so I have some hopes.. I have not found specs on the gear ratios, just hoping it will be a wide ratio box. Other concern is vibrations even if I have not read any complaints.

Carb will be a 30 or 34 PWK copy to start with (I have them in my box of carbs), depends on the size of the rubber boot to the reeds.
I might even try it with the 28 I have on the bike now, just to be able to run the stock airbox boot.
Exhaust is unclear, I bought a used Gasgas 250 exhaust that has some damage, but I might even try it with the Athena exhaust I have on the bike now. Other recommendations I have seen are WR200 and KTM 200EXC that can be made to fit.

I will update with progress when I have installed the engine.

[Calum]

Yes please @rallyfinnen

I'll be watching this intently

Always wanted a Lanza personally.

Will love watching this progress.