Honda C110 putting engine back in frame

Bossboy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Dec 2018 Karma :

Hello all,
Taken me a while, but I am now ready to put engine back in frame.
I ask, any tips on doing this, I am a senior citizen, alone and want the best possible way so there is no problems.
I have seen people say, lay the bike on its side and slide the engine in etc
I really welcome your advice please

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If it's a cradle frame then the sideways thing makes sense. The frame is held in a position where the engine is basically in the right place when resting on the floor.

For the spine frame arrangement of a Honda Cub style frame and engine, that doesn't really work as well, but you do have loads of access room unlike a beam frame or cradle frame.

I'd suggest using a trolley jack. I'd place the sump of the engine on the pad of a trolley jack, keeping it steady with one hand and wheel/raise the engine into place and then fit the two rear mounting bolts.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

As above, they are a cradle frame like a C90 so it can go in from the bottom, a jack of some sort under it should be fine, once you have one bolt in, you can pivot and wiggle it about with the jack to get the others lined up.

Alternatively, you'd probably be able to take the front wheel out, sit the engine on a block and lower the frame down on top of the engine.

Or recruit a second pair of hands, one to lift and hold the engine, the other to get the first bolt through. I find attaching the kickstart greatly helps doing this, because you can use it as a handhold. The lifter stands astride the bike (take the seat off to make this easier) and lifts the engine right hand on the kickstart, left hand under the alternator cover or cylinder barrel.
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Bossboy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Dec 2018 Karma :

Bossboy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Dec 2018 Karma :

Bossboy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Dec 2018 Karma :