I haven't done the conversion (nor would I), but I have seen it done. The
external oil pump on the L-series motor interferes with the front
crossmember in the roadster. One person I know who did this notched the
frame and boxed it for strength. Unfortunately, he forgot to check where
the steering arms go on a roadster. He got a rude surprise the first time
he tried to turn left - the steering arm came up solidly against the new
box. Big oops.
Kevin McDonald wrote:
> Matt Peterson wrote:
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the cost to rebuild
> > an early R16 engine (3-main).
> > I would also need to replace my second gear syncro and probably the
> > first syncro too in my tranny.
>
> I'll stick my neck out and say:
> 'Why not consider an L20b + 5 speed conversion?'
> A stock L20b would provide decent torque and the 5 speed (early dogleg)
> would give good cruising on the highway. I estimate the cost for both
> at less than $500. If you want more power there are many options and
> the parts are amazingly cheap.
> Has anybody done the conversion and care to comment?
>
> Ktm
> 69 2000
> 72 510
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