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Post by dmilo on Aug 22, 2005 21:54:29 GMT
hey all,
I found a great upgrade kit for my scoot 50cc-80cc
however its quite expensive 350 usd that includes installation. Im soo tempted but dont really have the $$.
Has anyone upgraded there scoot ?
dmilo
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Aug 23, 2005 5:45:05 GMT
Would be nice to find out who they are
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Post by Ginger Phil on Aug 23, 2005 12:51:59 GMT
Sounds a lot of cash to spend on a Chinese scooter but go for it anyway!!  |
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 23, 2005 15:59:01 GMT
I did the upgrade. It increased my normal cruising speed to about 38mph. A valve was bent so I'm waiting for a replacement now. The kit isn't even broken in yet  |
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 23, 2005 16:08:27 GMT
O yeah, you can't just throw the kit on and expect it work well either. You either have to get a new carb or increase the main jet size. I had no luck finding jets to fit, so you may have to adapt an atv or another scooter carb.
Are you getting the kit from ebay? Mine was $200 and included lighter rollerweights. If it's being shipped to the uk and installed I think $350 dollars is a good deal that is if it's installed right.
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Post by hypojam on Aug 23, 2005 16:09:21 GMT
Even without any modifications my bike cruises at 40, maybe your bike is still restricted some how
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Post by dmilo on Aug 23, 2005 16:24:38 GMT
hey ,
The guy I want to buy it from owns a scooter shop in the next town . To me it sounds like a lot of $$ but I will look further to see what it includes. My scooter right now goes 38mph with regular oil changes. What speed do you think I could get to with the upgrade ?. If it only gives me 2 more mph thats crazy to spend the $$$
dmilo
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 23, 2005 16:29:44 GMT
Yeah, it is a lot of money, but if this guy guarrantees everything will work well it might not be so bad. On the other hand, the kit is not hard to install. The parts should be worth about $80.
What would your kit come with? Mine came with cylinder, head, piston (and rings), camshaft, and all the necessary hardware. Also, you need to upjet to get any performance and not ruin your new kit.
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Aug 23, 2005 16:39:22 GMT
You mentioned you got yours from ebay, can you remember the ebayers ID?
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 23, 2005 16:53:45 GMT
Yes, he still sells the kits too... It was: trashcanhead
He's a nice guy, but I would NOT recommend him. My kit came with bent valve and he said to use it anyways and he'd send me a new head. Well 2 months later he is still blowing me off and saying he'll get back to me. Plus he sells the kits, and he doesn't even have them in stock so you have to wait like 3 weeks until after you pay. He also said a new main jet would be included, but none is!
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Aug 23, 2005 17:33:33 GMT
Thanks for the info, I may try to find one else where then!
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Post by Gavin on Aug 23, 2005 21:17:36 GMT
Talking UK here but:-
Since the 125cc's are only about £100 dearer than the 50cc's, (with a bit of research), I cannot see the point of upgrading the engine from 50cc to 80cc.
The brakes etc. on a 50cc are set up for a 50cc engine, not an 80cc, so you could run the risk of riding a dangerous machine if you do the upgrade.
If it is because someone is under 17, and can only legally ride a scooter less than 50cc, then any upgrade to 80cc would make it illegal anyway, so you might as well ride a 125 illegally, (not that I am suggesting doing this).
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 23, 2005 21:48:03 GMT
Talking UK here but:- Since the 125cc's are only about £100 dearer than the 50cc's, (with a bit of research), I cannot see the point of upgrading the engine from 50cc to 80cc. The brakes etc. on a 50cc are set up for a 50cc engine, not an 80cc, so you could run the risk of riding a dangerous machine if you do the upgrade. If it is because someone is under 17, and can only legally ride a scooter less than 50cc, then any upgrade to 80cc would make it illegal anyway, so you might as well ride a 125 illegally, (not that I am suggesting doing this). What kind of brakes does the 125cc have? It's hard to find any scooter other than 50cc in the states because motorcycles are more economic and scooters are thought of as little kid bikes. |
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Post by Gavin on Aug 24, 2005 5:17:04 GMT
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 24, 2005 11:53:50 GMT
Yeah, but do the 125cc Baotians or whatever actually have different brakes than the 50cc? It seems to me like the only difference is a larger engine block.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Aug 24, 2005 14:53:59 GMT
I think they're the same except for a bigger engine.
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Post by chcknugget on Aug 24, 2005 22:11:33 GMT
I think they're the same except for a bigger engine. That's what I thought. 80cc gave me only slightly more power, I don't think it's unsafe power by any means. |
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Post by dmilo on Aug 24, 2005 23:32:14 GMT
Hey all,
Thanks for everyones input. I will probably wait alittle, my scooter currently does 38-40mph As I understand it to achieve a higher performance I will have to get an upgrade kit plus a new carb and thats alittle expensive for now
thanks again
dmilo
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