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Post by srhlocal420 on Feb 11, 2014 1:50:51 GMT -5
I just bought a ice bear mad dog and was curious about some upgrades. I am mainly curious about improving the reliability of my new ride. I have found some stuff like the EFI kit, and direct ignition upgrades. Would that kind of stuff make my new scoot more reliable or just a bigger pain to deal with?
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Post by ramblinman on Feb 11, 2014 12:26:59 GMT -5
i don't have any experience with the EFI kits but it seems everything i have read people are very pleased with the better performance and fuel mileage. personally i can't justify the cost. i'd rather spend my time learning about carburetors than installing an EFI kit but that is just my opinion. i don't know much about the mad dog. it's a Chinese replica of the honda ruckus, correct? i would upgrade fuel lines, fuel filter, belt and carry a replacement cdi. also change the oil and gear oil if you have't already. this link may help you: x1scooters.com/pdi.htmlyou'll probably be tempted to install a bbk before too long since that model is on the slow side. just be warned that a bbk can make your scoot less reliable. the main problems with a bbk i have heard are crankshaft failure and engine seize due to improper jetting. if you do decide to install a bbk then do a compression test. supposedly if you can keep compression under 190psi then it will have less stress on your crankshaft. but do your own homework, i'm still learning.  hope you find this info. useful. |
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Post by stiks on Feb 11, 2014 23:42:46 GMT -5
Replace CDI with a non rev limited CDI replace roller weights (I prefer sliders some don't) not sure stock weights on them but would suggest maybe going up a gram or 2 haven't done efi kit so don't know on that. bbk does wear on the engine parts like the crank, I would suggest new hd crank or at least new hd bearings (what went out in mine) to make up for wear of you go bbk and still want reliability.
Also change case oil (power flush if possible) and rear transmission oil cause them clones are dirty inside from the factory usually. Also change to a better plug cause they usually are the super cheap crap ones stock
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Post by spunn on Feb 12, 2014 0:00:48 GMT -5
One thing you can get a ton of upgrades for cheap on amazon
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Post by srhlocal420 on Feb 12, 2014 2:17:42 GMT -5
well the main reason i was asking about stuff like the EFI is because the weather changes so fast around here. like one day it will be in the 60s the next the 40s. when its warmer out the scoot runs great but colder days it runs like crap. and the mad dog doesn't have an adjustable carburetor.
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Post by ramblinman on Feb 12, 2014 6:12:49 GMT -5
well the main reason i was asking about stuff like the EFI is because the weather changes so fast around here. like one day it will be in the 60s the next the 40s. when its warmer out the scoot runs great but colder days it runs like crap. and the mad dog doesn't have an adjustable carburetor. carburetors are very simple but yes, they are a bit temperamental. you can buy an aftermarket carb if you want to go the cheaper route. going off what others have said i am sure you will be very happy with the EFI kit. i just can't get past the price and if it ever failed i wouldn't know how to fix although they probably rarely have problems. idk, have to get response from someone that has it. |
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