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Help Balius engine

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by adirlic, Apr 13, 2015.

  1. adirlic

    adirlic Member

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    Hello
    I own a Kawasaki Balius and the engine is broken (no compresion on a cylinder).
    Can someone help me with a Balius engine?
    Can someone tell me if I can replace with a ZZR250 or a Ninja250 engine?
    Thanks a lot.
     
    adirlic, Apr 13, 2015
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Balius engine is basically the same as a ZXR-250 or ZX-2R from memory
     
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    The balius is an inline 4 yes, if so maybe the zzr250?? but not the new EX250.

    would it be worth a rebuild?
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    ZZR250 is a 2 cyl as well.
     
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    I think is expensive to rebuild
    I have to buy rings and other parts
     
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    my bad, i was thinking the zxr lol.

    have you had a look to see what a new set of rings are, may be cheaper than you think ;)
     
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    The rings are about 200€, if I am lucky and I do not have to change more excluding gaskets
     
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    I'll do that
    Thanks
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    Id be looking into what is actually 'broken' and the cost of fixing it before trying to find a replacement motor

    It will only cost u the time to do that , initially.
     
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    As above ^ - check for metal in the sump + sump filter. If none, then the lack of compression may be valve related - a lot cheaper !

    You don't know what you're getting with a 2nd-hand engine so it's often better to rebuild.
     
    tarmacsurfer, Apr 14, 2015
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