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Post by indymoped on May 2, 2013 20:29:34 GMT -5
Has anyone installed one of those fan shroud air scoops on their scoot? I am going to make a home made one for my scoot and post my results here but I was wondering if anyone else has used one and what they had found. Right now I am running about 230 to 265 in 60 to 75 degree weather. The hotter temp being when it is warmer.
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Post by oldchopperguy on May 3, 2013 0:04:08 GMT -5
I put one on my Xingyue Eagle 150 four years ago. In this HOT Texas heat, I've noticed a measurable improvement in the engine's performance. I haven't checked the engine temp, but the noticeable improvement in throttle-response after sitting at a long red-light at 106+ summer heat tells me they are of enough benefit to warrant their use. I do believe their function is to break into "fresh" air formerly blocked by the lower plastics below the floorboards. It looks like (especially at high speed) the lower plastics would form a "vortex" or "hole in the air" right in front of the cooling fan inlet... If what I suspect is true, it explains why the engine runs better even when sitting still, with no forward-motion air-flow into the scoop. Just my guess, but I DID notice a slight improvement over running with no scoop.   Hope this info helps... Leo (ridin' with a scoop for 4 seasons) in Texas
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Post by carasdad on May 3, 2013 7:48:08 GMT -5
I put one on my Xingyue Eagle 150 four years ago. In this HOT Texas heat, I've noticed a measurable improvement in the engine's performance. I haven't checked the engine temp, but the noticeable improvement in throttle-response after sitting at a long red-light at 106+ summer heat tells me they are of enough benefit to warrant their use. I do believe their function is to break into "fresh" air formerly blocked by the lower plastics below the floorboards. It looks like (especially at high speed) the lower plastics would form a "vortex" or "hole in the air" right in front of the cooling fan inlet... If what I suspect is true, it explains why the engine runs better even when sitting still, with no forward-motion air-flow into the scoop. Just my guess, but I DID notice a slight improvement over running with no scoop. Hope this info helps... Leo (ridin' with a scoop for 4 seasons) in Texas I concur. I put one one on my gf scoot.She wanted it just because it was pink and matched her scoot. As I looked at the engine I realized our stock air intake for the cooling fan is WELL obscured by the body panels...so when riding the airflow is traveling linear and parallel to the stock intake so it must get less flow?. I put it on for her just cause she wanted it. We rode 12 miles to another town...and out of curiosity when we stopped..I touched the bottom of my engine(at the time I had an identical scoot as hers...just yellow) When I touched mine it was HOT!..and I pulled away fast. Went to hers..and quickly touched and let go..hmm..not flaming hot like mine...so I put my hand on it and held it there..it was hot..but not flesh burning hot like mine. I could actually keep my hand on the engine. Checked mine again...STILL to hot. I saw them as a gimmick at first and they do look kewl..but found out the work as it sticks out about 1 1/2 inches from the body panels that obscure the intake and block the flow of air. Did she get more power? No..but a cool running engine last longer and prolongs oil breakdown. But in a hot climate they should help with power. Last summer we had a record breaking heat wave....100 degrees for 8 days(anything over  -  in Michigan is unheard of) her scoot ran circles around mine. My scoot was sluggish and suffered low end and high seed issues...hers did not..  |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2013 7:51:35 GMT -5
very nice..I want one  |
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Post by millsc on May 3, 2013 8:18:39 GMT -5
i couldn't find one for the 50cc
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Post by devo344a on May 3, 2013 8:22:12 GMT -5
There is one for sale on chinese scooter parts wholesale.com for $9.99 alot of people dont like this place but ive never had a problem
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on May 3, 2013 11:39:26 GMT -5
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Post by carasdad on May 3, 2013 12:03:12 GMT -5
There is one for sale on chinese scooter parts wholesale.com for $9.99 alot of people dont like this place but ive never had a problem What is the link to it.? I find no website by that name.. |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on May 3, 2013 12:31:55 GMT -5
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Post by devo344a on May 3, 2013 12:54:07 GMT -5
sorry I didnt put it in so you could read it Jeep has the right one.
does anyone know if the 49cc gy6 is the same as the 150gy6 is the cover the same??
I would like to buy one its real hot here in Newmexico and I could use any additional cooling i can get
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Post by oldchopperguy on May 3, 2013 13:23:43 GMT -5
sorry I didnt put it in so you could read it Jeep has the right one. does anyone know if the 49cc gy6 is the same as the 150gy6 is the cover the same?? I would like to buy one its real hot here in Newmexico and I could use any additional cooling i can get Alternately, you could probably find a piece of right-angle PVC pipe the right size, and fashion one from that, with a saw and sanding disk. You could use little "L" brackets to attach it, or you could put it on with industrial adhesive and paint the whole cover to look "factory" and "1-piece". A bright red, yellow, etc. fan-cover gives these a neat performance look reminiscent of the great old racing kart engines of the sixties!These things aren't rocket science... LOL! Thankfully, they're more like back-yard afternoon do-it-yourself science... Gotta love that!I like the easy, bolt-on factory-made ones, but I think more riders just make their own than buy ready-made ones. If you like "bling" a seller on eBay has the 150 versions in chrome, WITH a chrome fan-cover as a set for around $30... Not bad for all that shine! Leo (ridin' cool) in Texas |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on May 3, 2013 13:32:23 GMT -5
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Post by devo344a on May 3, 2013 15:56:07 GMT -5
Leo your right to a point about it not being rocket science Ive had problems where i wish it was a rocket some of the things they do to these scooters when they build them just boggles the mind its like something from space lol
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2013 19:30:30 GMT -5
Found some on ebay...would you remove the stock cover or just put this one on top?? Attachments:
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Post by carasdad on May 3, 2013 20:01:52 GMT -5
Found some on ebay...would you remove the stock cover or just put this one on top?? Got a link on Ebay? My gf has one..it screws ON your fan cover with 3 small screws. |
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in Michigan is unheard of) her scoot ran circles around mine. My scoot was sluggish and suffered low end and high seed issues...hers did not.. 
