i would like to put new rings and bearings in my motor (f22b2) and i was wondering if it would be easier to just pull the head off and re ring it that way or should i pull the motor out of the car? and if i had to pull the motor out the car to do it about how long would it take to do something like that and could i be done in a garage with no car lift? any help is greatly appreciated.
Hello First a serious question. Why a 700cc? Most 500s will keep up with the 700 due to the lighter weight. And be cheaper to run. Unless you have found one you really like the look of or can get a really good deal on. However if you are like me and prefer a Full Dress (I to had a Vespa 150 Sport) where I got used to the Fairing and Screen, the 700 might be better because of the extra weight. I started on a Raleigh Runabout 50cc (Remember them)? Andy C
Hello First a serious question. Why a 700cc? Most 500s will keep up with the 700 due to the lighter weight. And be cheaper to run. Unless you have found one you really like the look of or can get a really good deal on. However if you are like me and prefer a Full Dress (I to had a Vespa 150 Sport) where I got used to the Fairing and Screen, the 700 might be better because of the extra weight. I started on a Raleigh Runabout 50cc (Remember them)? Andy C
I did what you are thinking, started with 260 scooter and began moving up-400,650. In hind sight I wish I had just went ahead and made the big jump from the 260 to the 750 yamaha I have now or at least from 400 to 750. A motorcylce handles somewhat differently than scooter, plus got to change gears and use foot brake, so be careful and get some practice in before going out on open road. Good luck, drive safely and defensively. As a friend says keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.
can be done by leaving the motor in the car, but if are putting in new rings and bearings you will need to mike the crank or maybe have have it turned. can be a hassle if you have no way to lift the car as you would have to put on jack stands to get under vehicle. As to time just depends on how fast you can safely work to do a good job. If no experience then it could take a week or more.
there is no comparison between a scooter and a motorcycle. a NEW 125 motorcycle wil torque a 125 scooter. take the honda cbr 125 for example. scooters are also a different riding style. so it will be a big jump from your 125 to a 700. once you get on a bike with power no matter what defensive driving has taught you your gonna do stupid stuff on a bike.if you take it slow you might not wreck your self or your first real motorcycle.
there is no comparison between a scooter and a motorcycle. a NEW 125 motorcycle wil torque a 125 scooter. take the honda cbr 125 for example. scooters are also a different riding style. so it will be a big jump from your 125 to a 700. once you get on a bike with power no matter what defensive driving has taught you your gonna do stupid stuff on a bike.if you take it slow you might not wreck your self or your first real motorcycle.
I did what you are thinking, started with 260 scooter and began moving up-400,650. In hind sight I wish I had just went ahead and made the big jump from the 260 to the 750 yamaha I have now or at least from 400 to 750. A motorcylce handles somewhat differently than scooter, plus got to change gears and use foot brake, so be careful and get some practice in before going out on open road. Good luck, drive safely and defensively. As a friend says keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.
can be done by leaving the motor in the car, but if are putting in new rings and bearings you will need to mike the crank or maybe have have it turned. can be a hassle if you have no way to lift the car as you would have to put on jack stands to get under vehicle. As to time just depends on how fast you can safely work to do a good job. If no experience then it could take a week or more.
