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big engine

PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:02 pm
by landsurfer74
What is the largest capicity that can be built on to a TS125 engine ...i know 150cc is easy but what is the largest capicity that can be built using other pistons etc ...and retaining 5k reliable mileage ??? Burwins ..:) ..? ? over to you... the small crank journels are always going to be a problem..i believe ..??

Re: big engine

PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:14 am
by radiograf
BSA pushed their copy of this engine up to 175cc in the 1960s as the Bantam. I belive they had to redesign the cylinder though. Not sure if they also increased the stroke. Would it be possible to fit a 175 topend (cylinder, piston and head)?