PX Engine into GS160 Frame

[cartmel808]

I'm thinking about puting a tuned PX200 engine into my GS160.... if it's a straight forward transplant that is

Has anyone on here done this, & if so - is it a straight forward bolt in & go conversion - or will I encounter alignment issues, ect - that require a lot of fettling??

Obviously there will be a need for a 12v wiring loom & associated upgrades to the electricals - but with the PX having a different hub/wheel design to the GS, i'm unsure as to what affect (if any), this would have on the front to rear alignment with the standard GS front end retained?

[paulnobodyimportant]

Yes, it will fit. Buzzsolomoto put a PX210 malossi into my Mark 2 160GS. And I have taken that engine out now and put in a spare rally 200 engine, again with no problem. As for the malossi, that's going into a Rally 200 that I'm getting round to building back up. And the original engine for this rally will stay on the shelf for a later re-union.

[cartmel808]

Nice one - that's what I was hoping for....

Cheers!

[GLscoot]

Theres no need to remove the wiring loom either, bulbs, rear brake switch and horn.
Gary

[cartmel808]

Theres no need to remove the wiring loom either, bulbs, rear brake switch and horn.
Gary

Even better!...

[Fruitjuice]

Just remember that the PX engine needs a PX wheel rim and not the GS-wheel rim or you will have alignment issues.
The offset on the GS-rim is specifically for the GS-rear hub and this is different from the offset on the PX rear hub.
Also the bolt for the rear shock is a 10mm at the engine for a late PX and 9mm for a GS, so also fit the PX rear shock or drill the GS shock bottom mount holes out to 10.5mm...
You might need a new choke and throttle cable too for a tuned engine.