Post by jerryscript on Apr 13, 2015 0:02:44 GMT -6
I just crossed the 1250 mile mark after my ride today through my favorite parts of town to ride in. I wanted to share my thoughts, and a wholehearted recommendation for one of the 16" wheeled models.
I started looking for a new scooter towards the end of last year. I started a new job that has me working at various locations around the valley, and was looking to move up to a 150cc. I had always liked the look of the 16" models, but couldn't find many posts relating to performance, though I found many warning about difficulty finding parts.
I started searching for parts before ordering the scooter, and was happy to find that more parts dealers are carrying parts for the BN157QMJ-3. I've found a half dozen dealers with parts, and between them I'm confident I can get anything unique to this engine, and even a complete replacement engine if needed. Even the unique CVT parts are more easily found these days. After measuring the engine stud spacing, I'm happy to find most BBKs will work as well.
Performance of my stock scooter has been very good. Take off at half throttle leaves cars in my mirrors, and cruising 45-55 at 3/4 throttle leaves enough extra throttle when needed, and keeps me at the head of the pack when riding around the valley. I've had it to just over 70mph on the freeway for short periods, and the 16" wheels give a smooth stable ride at all speeds. The taller wheels and different CVT and final drive gears give the 16" wheeled 150cc models about 15mph more stock than standard 157QMJ models. I plan on upgrading to the 61mm NCY BBK this summer, with appropriate sliders to tune the CVT I hope to top 80mph with a bit of throttle to spare. My variator shows more than 3/8" unused at the edge, so I'm pretty confidentconfident I can get there.
The 16" wheels and size of the scooter give it more of a small motorcycle look and feel. It is no where near as nimble as my 50cc short case with 10" wheels, it turns much slower, but leans better in turns. Riding over a manhole cover with 16" wheels is nothing compared to the spine jarring jolts I experience on my 10" wheeled scooter, and the adjustable dual rear shocks make it tunable for me alone or with a passenger with a quick turn of the adjusters.
So if you are on the fence between a 150cc and something larger, but are not looking to tour the country on it, I would highly recommend getting one of the 16" wheeled 150cc models. At around $1500-2000 depending on where you purchase it, you will get the most bang for your buck, and have a ride that gets constant compliments! BTW- the dark blue paint job on my model is beautiful!
I started looking for a new scooter towards the end of last year. I started a new job that has me working at various locations around the valley, and was looking to move up to a 150cc. I had always liked the look of the 16" models, but couldn't find many posts relating to performance, though I found many warning about difficulty finding parts.
I started searching for parts before ordering the scooter, and was happy to find that more parts dealers are carrying parts for the BN157QMJ-3. I've found a half dozen dealers with parts, and between them I'm confident I can get anything unique to this engine, and even a complete replacement engine if needed. Even the unique CVT parts are more easily found these days. After measuring the engine stud spacing, I'm happy to find most BBKs will work as well.
Performance of my stock scooter has been very good. Take off at half throttle leaves cars in my mirrors, and cruising 45-55 at 3/4 throttle leaves enough extra throttle when needed, and keeps me at the head of the pack when riding around the valley. I've had it to just over 70mph on the freeway for short periods, and the 16" wheels give a smooth stable ride at all speeds. The taller wheels and different CVT and final drive gears give the 16" wheeled 150cc models about 15mph more stock than standard 157QMJ models. I plan on upgrading to the 61mm NCY BBK this summer, with appropriate sliders to tune the CVT I hope to top 80mph with a bit of throttle to spare. My variator shows more than 3/8" unused at the edge, so I'm pretty confidentconfident I can get there.
The 16" wheels and size of the scooter give it more of a small motorcycle look and feel. It is no where near as nimble as my 50cc short case with 10" wheels, it turns much slower, but leans better in turns. Riding over a manhole cover with 16" wheels is nothing compared to the spine jarring jolts I experience on my 10" wheeled scooter, and the adjustable dual rear shocks make it tunable for me alone or with a passenger with a quick turn of the adjusters.
So if you are on the fence between a 150cc and something larger, but are not looking to tour the country on it, I would highly recommend getting one of the 16" wheeled 150cc models. At around $1500-2000 depending on where you purchase it, you will get the most bang for your buck, and have a ride that gets constant compliments! BTW- the dark blue paint job on my model is beautiful!
