New Kawasaki motor

[reggie dunlop]

I am restoring a 2008 mpt 1200.workhorse.I need to either rebuild the motor or replace it.

The motor in the cart is running but it does need to be rebuilt due to excessive smoking a few rattles inside

I found where I can get it rebuilt for $650.00 with my core. I would need to ship the core at my expense.

I also found a seller on ebay that lists a brand new 13 hp Kawasaki motor for $815.00 with free shipping.

The seller is AXIS GOLF CART SUPPLY.

I was wondering if any members had purchased anything from this seller.

There is not much of a difference between the two prices and I almost want to go with the new motor,
but do not want to get burned by a poor ebay seller.

Any help would be appreciated.

Reggie

[raydhd]

WOW That is a good price for a new engine with shipping and they have a great rating on Ebay

[BLACK DEATH]

I wonder if it is truly brand new

[big mule]

Since it's pretty much the same price I would buy one of these in a heartbeat over a rebuilt engine, it's brand new including a new carburetor.

[reggie dunlop]

Thanks all,

I agree Big Mule,I was just wondering if anyone had used this seller.

I saw where the seller had a good ebay rating,and according to the website they had already sold 48 of these units,so I am assuming these are "new" motors as they are described.

Well ,as my dad used to say,Columbus took a chance.

I will let you know how I make out.

Reggie

[kgsc]

2008 probably has the Robbins twin cylinder. The newer Kawasakis are singles and the clutch is on the other side so you would have to replace the entire drive train..

[reggie dunlop]

[QUOTE=kgsc;1347622]2008 probably has the Robbins twin cylinder. The newer Kawasakis are singles and the clutch is on the other side so you would have to replace the entire drive train..[/QUOTE

I pulled the old motor out.It is the single cylinder.It also has the clutches on the right side {passenger} side.

[kgsc]

Then you should be good to go. I believe 08 was the year they started switching over to the kawasaki so if they look like apples and apples it should work.

[reggie dunlop]

Well I took the plunge.

Ordered the motor on 1/25/17 and I was told that it would be shipped and I should receive it on 1/31/17.

I was very surprised when it arrived on 1/27/17.

I unpacked it yesterday and found that it was indeed a brand new Kawasaki 13 horsepower motor.The motor is the exact same motor I pulled out right down to the same decals.

Very happy with the seller,and I am very happy with the motor.

The only downside was the motor was shipped without a dipstick.There were plugs in the exhaust,air intake and the dip stick.I thought that was strange.No big deal as I can use the dipstick from the old motor.

I installed the motor today,and everything bolted in correctly,with no issues.

Just thought I would give you a update.

Reggie

[WVHarley]

GOOD NEWS Glad it worked out! Did you get any road time yet?