Newbie - didn't want to start another new "What should I buy" thread, but I have specific Q's that I haven't come across on the forum yet. Great forum BTW.
I Belong to Lincolns Online and write some repair articles with pics, Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum, Dodge Magnum forums, and recently due to our wonderful Gov't game of gas prices - a Saturn forum. BTW - untill a couple months ago, the Lincoln was the grocery getter, now the Saturn, soon to be the scooter...
I can turn a wrench, though I'm getting tired of it.
Owning a few vehicles and a camper keeps one 'wrenching' fulltime after work - need some playtime.
I can walk you thru drilling out broken exhaust manifold studs that rot and break, and install quality headers on a V10 F250 - but have no clue around small engines and appreciate the knowledge and experience of others here on the forum.
So, buddy at work got me looking into scooters after I put $136 into my gas tank when it still had about an 1/8 left last week. Have never had one, got the bug just researching.
Will be great for my 8mile roundtrip commute, some small shopping, not to mention using around a campground.
We started looking at 150's, then I figured 250 would better suit my 230lbs(did I say that out loud) + a passenger.
The more I looked, the more questions I got.
So it seems there's quite a game with these.
I zero'd in on the ROKETA MC-54B - cheaper;
But it seems there's a variant - MC_SL22 - more expensive
I can't get good consistent info - does one have a cfmoto engine and the other a Linhai?
Is the Linhai better?
I don't want to have to adjust valves more because I unknowingly chose an inferior motor.
What kind of mileage are we typically at when valves require adjustment, or do you just do it when performance isn't there?
Is it possible to not be able to control what engine these come with due to manufacturers parts supply?
I read on the forum that a fellow was anticipating to get the same model scoot with engine B but got engine A - the Honda clone I think.
I have many more questions - already worte a book here so I'll stop at that.
If you have details, I love em and have the time
Thanks
Ron