Engine swap xb12r 2007 into xb12s 2004 possible?

[wolllij]

Anyone knows if a 2007 xb12r engine fits in a 2004 xb12s?
and if not which does?
thanks in advance for the replies.

 

[Loki]

Should bolt right in if i remember correctly.

 

[upthemaiden]

Yep, from my previous digging around it sounds like all xb9 and xb12 motors are swappable between frames. You'll need the ECM updated probably too. I was thinking about finding an xb12 motor and all the other parts to stick into my xb9

 

[jimijeans]

Check the Wiring Harness and throttle cables etc. The small items tend to need some impervising. Should work. Will have to put a top air box cover for the 2007 . I would love to have a change over book from Eriks production records. But the Buellers will prevail.[cool]

 

[wolllij]

Oke that is good to hear.
only do i have to put a new cover, or do i need to put a new air intake system?

 

[jimijeans]

Thats a good Question. I'm used to customers coming in the shop and wanting the same replaced or remaned .I would if you have them, parts for the bike that is off the 2007. anything the 07/comes with you will need. top air box cover, possible inner air plate may need some changing or (not sure) you could use the one off your orignal bike. the complete wiring harness,the manual for the 2004/and the 07 should be compared on these kind of change overs.This way you can compare and work it out.Keep all parts from both, till you are up and Running for at least 5,000.miles. I would change a lot of gaskets too.I know the XB 9s & 12r really good. And the older Buells. Once in a while I'll get a lighting/model in. Hey! that 04 i would save for later. Have fun with that and post up the change if you can. [up]