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In SC they are pulling over people who exceed 30 MPH with a moped tag as to why my 2T is insured and has a MC tag

I would get a weight kit so you can try out diff weights and mix them up . For example 3 x 5gs and 3 x6gs to equal 5.5gs .

My TaoTao came with 8g and I went with 5g rollers which really helped take off , midrange and uphill while having the same top end only more RPMs . Too light and it over revs and lose on top end . The 1k , 1.5k and 2k clutxh springs would need heavier weights than the stock clutch springs require as the engage at their rating than much more than stock . A 1k opens 1,000 RPMs higher than stock . The springs can help on initial takeoff . I have Hoca 1.5k in my 2T and I was running 5g rollers like I did on my 4T but I replaced them with 8g Dr Pulley sliders as they are so much better than rollers . I never had a problem going up hill , in fact after putting on a BBK I can go faster uphill than downhill as I need taller gears . I tried to put on a 1.5k contra spring but with the Hoca bb torque spring base I could not compress it together .

Here is an example on how diff set ups work , my 2T vs my neighbors 4T I smoke him big time on take and midrange , top end and a huge diff in going up hill . Now when we went for a ride the only time he would keep up and yes he did get me a lil while going hill as my gears are so low I can redline uphill and I can not push it hard downhill without over revving .

I would try 1k or 1.5k as 2k seems to wear out the belt faster and can glaze the clutch pads .

There is no exact answer as jetting requires trial and error . Rather than pay per jet I would get a jet kit with many sizes to test out like this one jets If you look on Amazon you can often find NGK sparkplug packages which is cheaper than buying individually so that you can do many plug chops and keep them for later use . Here is a great chart to compare your plug tips with plug chart . R&R the plug after idling , 1/4 , 1/2 and 4/4 which is WOT . Hopefully your carb you can adjust the air/fuel screw and needle clip . If you already have the carb and a caliber to measure the jet dimensions , go here to verify that you carb uses the same type of jets as most 139QMB carbs do jet identify

I used an Air Sal 50mm BBK that used the stock 49cc head and two gaskets as compression is higher with the smaller combustion chambers than on a 50mm or 52mm head . The bigger heads should have larger valves and ports . I hear great reviews on the custom head from Scrappydogs here at the top of the page Scrappydogs

I have seen a few online and many local riders who have a 2T exhaust pipe on their 4T and no muffler . They have been rejetted and do not pop , not as loud as I would have thought , has a nice mini thumper exhaust note and performs better . I first saw this on a Keeway Matrix which is normally a 2T Minarelli scooter but my dealer had one with a GY6 150 with a 2T pipe . I guess it was one of those " sleeper " mopeds .

The stock crank may hold up unless you are abusive and the bearings go out . Look into getting a Hoca or Nakaru stroker crank for another day

I wish we had photo diodes ( motion detectors ) instead of weight sensors at traffic lights . We have turned a short train track into a bike and walk path in town . Since so many bikes pull out in front of cars I kept on insisting that the existing RR lights should have a sensor or a manual switch to alert cars BEFORE they would cross the street . The RR red lights were taken down but after me griping the county put up amber flashing lights but they stay on all the time instead of as needed like I suggested

Chris today I tried holding mine back , no brakes , just the front and just the rear today . With no brakes it would drag my feet . Note I have 1.5k clutch springs and a beasty BBK for an ATV . I have dual opposed pistons in the rear caliper ( which is very rare as most have a cabled drum ) and it would lurch just a bit . When I tried just the fronts it would lung forward and nosedive . Check your inbox as I sent you a message Chris

My first street bike was a Honda CM400A which had semiatuo clutch and manual 2 speed shift . A buddy had the same bike but with a manual clutch and 5 speed gear box . Takeoff he would get me and I would catch up while winding out 1st gear but when I shifted he would pull away , but we topped out at the same speed around MPH .

My first HD I rode was my oldest brothers 1974 Sportster 1000 that was jugged to 1200cc by Pete Hill who set the world record for fastest Knuckle Head Harley . It did not have electric start and I had to " man kick it " to start it . What was so darn weird to me was the toe shifter was on the right and rear brake of the left which is opposite of every MC I ever rode beside his . Man I loved the thunder from straight pipes and the torque vibration . I got to ride another 1200 Sportster last summer and I told me buddy he was lucky it did have a gas gauge for if it did I would have taken a loooooong ride . Was easy to ride but man Hawgs weigh so much more than Hondas . I only like the cruiser styles like my Suzuki GS 550 I had and got my MC license on .

Last spring I got to ride a 1952 Piaggio Vespa that was a 150cc 2T with manual clutch and 4 speed on the left grip . To go into first I twisted the grip all the way forward . To upshift I pulled in the clutch lever and twisted it back , like some bicycles with gears do , well besides the clutch on bicycles . It had no front brakes at all . It was awkward at first but it was a hoot to pop a lil wheelie at shifts . I was nervous not to wreck it as he had paid 4gs plus shipping from Korea and it was in almost mint shape other than no front brakes . I thought it was super cool to have a spare wheel .

A buddy of mine has had two 250cc Rebels and they are a great starter bike but not enough power for me . I rode a 250 Ninja and it was the same thing just not as comfortable to ride . Any inline 600cc is more than enough to have fun and go too fast . I rode a tricked out Hayabusa and man it was freaking scarey as heck after being used to scooters . I have hit 160 MPH on a Honda Hurricane ( renamed CBR later ) without a helmet on ( yes very stupid ) I had so much water streaming out of my eyes I had to stop and wipe my eyes dry so I could see .

Since I grew up riding 2T dirtbikes in the woods I was interested to ride a buddies Suzuki 250cc dual purpose or street and trail bike . It did not have the power like a Honda XR 250 that I was used to ( most of my circle of friends rode and we would swap out our bikes ) . It had enough power to ride on the highways but not interstates . I rode a Honda XL 350 and I was shocked as to how much more faster it was . The Suzuki was bone stock and the XL modded some . I regret I missed out on getting a Suzuki 650 DP with Bark Busters and Suppertrapp exhaust . Man I hit MPH in 3rd gear with ease . I went to get the money out of the bank and darned if it was not sold ten minutes before I got back , grrrrrrrrr. .

MCs are more fun with plenty of power and I love a manual shift . I still want to shift and clutch on my scoots as I have it imprinted in me so much from years of doing it . Anything over 250cc should be fast and fun without the risk of having too fast of a bike like a Hayabusa as I have so many buddies die and seriously injured from MCs mostly because of cagers and them going too fast for conditions .

Those who ride a MC without a helmet are potential organ donors .