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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 14, 2015 19:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jun 14, 2015 20:36:37 GMT -5
Slick idea!
I'd like to see some test results on this one. I'm not sure that the performance increase would be enough to offset the horsepower used to turn the blower. But today's technology has produced some amazing stuff!
I'm thinking a good GY6 puts out around 9-11 hp stock, at around 9K rpm. I'm also thinking a mechanical blower like this would use around 3 hp to turn at WOT. In return, it might give an extra 50% or 5 hp. If so, you'd only gain maybe 2 to 4 extra horsepower.
To get the most out of it, you'd probably at least have to lower the compression a little (maybe 2 head gaskets?) and use a larger carb, and tune the whole thing to run best at a given rpm. Given all that, along with the expense, I think I'd tend to go to a larger-displacement scooter.
However, if the little huffer DOES double the hp, and doesn't rob too much power to turn it, then it might be the cat's butt! And, NOTHING looks badder on ANY motor than a belt-driven blower... It's all a matter of what the individual rider is looking for.
I hope we'll see more info on the street-driven performance and reliability of these...
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jun 14, 2015 20:46:29 GMT -5
I thought this kit would have been good for the Honda S-  , that I sold a few years back. I didn't want to trade the genuine Honda motor for a bigger Lifan to get more power. |
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, that I sold a few years back. I didn't want to trade the genuine Honda motor for a bigger Lifan to get more power.