EC200 01 vs 06 cases

[Thompo]

Hi Folks,

Working a friends 2006 (ish) EC200 that had the rear section of the casings crack IWO the swingarm pivot bolt, resulting in the engine bobbing around the frame and wrecking all the mounts on the engine.

He got some replacement cases and a gearbox from a 2001 bike, thinking they are the same.

Have both engines out and see a few differences.
Different generator cover and casting around this area.
Different casting IWO the output shaft.

Any other differences to note or that will affect re-assembly?

Cylinder seems to fit ok, we have the gearbox it came with in and working.
Reeds fit.

Havent been able to break the crank bolt yet to see if the crank shaft will swap. Looking at the diagrams, bearings are similar size, just not sure on over all length of the crank.

Any Help appreciated, probably similar issues for 250/300 of similar years.

[Anders]

Originally Posted by Thompo

Hi Folks,

Working a friends 2006 (ish) EC200 that had the rear section of the casings crack IWO the swingarm pivot bolt, resulting in the engine bobbing around the frame and wrecking all the mounts on the engine.

He got some replacement cases and a gearbox from a 2001 bike, thinking they are the same.

Have both engines out and see a few differences.

Any other differences to note or that will affect re-assembly?

I'm afraid the engine mounting points moved between 01 and 06. I have never had a 01 engine, but so I have been told. Did you check to see that the 01 engine fits the 06 frame?

[Thompo]

Not yet unfortunately, I will check that when I get home today!

[Stoby]

Don't interchange . the 01 has different size and placement of the rear swingarm mount

[Zman]

I do not know if it is possible but maybe you can move the lower frame mounts to fit the other cases. Steel is easier to weld than aluminum.

[Gasser Nate]

Quick check are the crankcase gaskets the same? The holes line up all the way through for 250/300?s but the shape of the cases differ slightly.