So now i have a extra cbr f3 motor laying around. the idler gear journel broke on it so its not going to start with a starter. i want to just take it apart for the hell of it just to learn. should i or not?

 

Depends how much of a learning experience you're prepared for. If you're OK with the bike being down for months because you broke something expensive and have to save up for a new canooter valve or manifold bearing, or just plain can't figure out how it goes back together, then yeah.

Personally, I'd deal with bump starting until the end of the season, and leave the engine for a winter project.

 

Do it. Taking things apart is the best way to learn about them.

 

i already have a new motor in are it runs like a champ this one is just laying around

 

Well then if there's no downside, why the question?

 

unless hes trying to put it back together!!!!

 

just curious of what people thought thats all

 

I'd do it for sure. I'm only 16 and can do 99% of anything on streetbikes(not quite to adjusting valves etc mainly because i don't have the tools). I learned from long nights alone in my work shop with the music cranked and my manual in hand for side reference! It's really not that complicated like most people think it is. Go for it man!

 

Thanks for the replies. Im going to go for it. Thanks

 

Srsly. It's a 4-stroke lawn mower engine. I came from an automotive background, and was damn-near dissapointed at how simplistic bikes are. Then you get on one, and it's amazing how so little can do so much.