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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 23:50:06 GMT -5
Thanks, that's what I thought...It's getting cooler here and with this time of season I don't think I'll have to worry too much about over heating..again this motor only needs to last until spring. That's when I'm planning on installing the bigger B block with proper cooling added.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 23:43:46 GMT -5
Yup it was a great trip. All of about 70 miles round trip but with stops for pics and lunch it took me about 3 hours. I'm planing on another one as soon as my rebuild is done. I'm going to take the same rout except this time I will hop the ferry that is next to this restaurant and take a1a all the way up to Amelia Island. It's a real pretty ride once on the other side of the Intercoastal. I didn't do the whole ride this time due to time restraints. I wanted t be back home before dark.
This spring I'm planning on taking A1a all the way south to the Florida Keys. Planning on it taking 4 days round trip with stops and scenery pictures.
Looking forward to sharing more great pixs with you guys!
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 23:29:19 GMT -5
dmartin95 Thanks for the heads up. But I've already started preparing for this build. My P rated white walls came in yesterday, I already have a more than adequate exhaust and intake along with the larger carb. The B block comes with an oil cooler and a water cooled head isn't out of the question. I've already looked at what kind of mods my scoot will need to accommodate the longer csae and at worst I will have to cut and mod my rear fender. I want this scoot longer to try and give it a little more stability at higher speeds, to try and make up for it's rolling brick aerodynamics/ I'm even considering stretching the frame another 6 or so inches. I have a complete shop at my disposal. Wile I myself haven't raced any cars I'm working under the guidance of my father who was a break out circuit drag racer for over 30 years. I also have a certified welder who is at my disposal. I have worked on cars on and off for over 20 years. Wile yes some of this is a learning curve, I'm an extremely fast learner. It's not about the money. I want a classic style scooter that looks and fits the 150cc profile, but is capable of the power of a 250+cc yet I'm only worried about my 0-60 mph abilities and will probably gear it so that it doesn't go over 70 mph. And just an FYI yes I'm also looking at upgrading my breaks and adding some supports in my frame to not only handle more weight but to also handle the power I'm going to be putting to the ground. Doing all of this is more than just making my scooter more than what the factory designed. It's a bit of a hobby for me. An EFI unit is also not out of the question. 
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 10:48:04 GMT -5
Holy crap that could have been really bad.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 10:16:36 GMT -5
So I have all the plastic shroud off of my gy6 150cc, and looking at it I'm left wondering what is the purpose of this snorkel coming off of the fan shroud? It points directly at the carb. Seems to me that this snorkel being right off of the fan would allow for much needed cooling air to be lost before it gets to the cylinder fins.
Is it meant to add some sort of cooling to the carb?
If I pull it off and plug the hole, wouldn't that aid in cooling my motor?
I'm not too concerned with keeping my carb cool as I've added a 2.5 inch riser to get it off of the motor and I have a cooling scoop installed on the left flank of the body to provide cold air to my intake as well as help keep my engine compartment cool.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 8:32:51 GMT -5
LOL sorry sarcasm is hard to read sometimes.
Yeah I get that now.. Oh well I'm just going to have to be happy with this engine without the stroker. It's only going to be in use for 6 months or so anyhow. I'm getting the B block next month and that's the motor I'm planning on really building.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 9, 2014 7:44:55 GMT -5
That's great my brother, glad this stuff is working!
So I got my tires in and I was wrong about their size. Before I ordered them I looked up every calculator I could regarding converting 120/70/10 to inches like the 3.5 10 that I currently have. Everything I could find just told me that the new tires are 4.5 wide. I looked at this as a good thing as squeezing a 4.5 inch tire on a 3.5 inch rim should result in a tire that is a little taller. Well I got my tires and when put next to my factory 3.5s, the new ones are about 1/2 inch shorter. The only saving grace is that squeezing them onto a 3.5 inch rim should make up for some of that difference, but alas they will still be shorter, by what I estimate to be around 1/8th to 1/4 an inch.
I'm still going to use them simply because I don't know of any P rated white walls in a 3.5/10 inch tire. As I figure it, it's not the end of the world. I'm going to loos a lil top end, but again I don't plan on ever going over 70 and with the mods I'm currently doing, breaking 70 should be no problem. Also my scoot hardly ever goes past 6500 rpm, but with smaller tires I'm going to be operating at a higher RPM, And again, with mods and the cam I'm installing my power band goes all the way up to 8000 rpms. So yea that's it for now. Wish me luck.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 8, 2014 13:45:56 GMT -5
Thats great Leo! Glad you finally found "something" that will work.
HEHE my whites will be here today. The UPS tracking says "out for delivery"
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 8, 2014 12:23:17 GMT -5
Yeah that sucks as I didn't buy the crank this month as I ran out of $ for this build. I don't plan on running this motor for more than a few months because as of next month I'm buying the scrappy B block GY6 and that is the motor I'm really going to put some $ into. I just wanted this one to give me a lil more POW wile I build the new motor. Oh well thanks for confirming this honing thing for me.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 8, 2014 11:37:59 GMT -5
This is awesome! I'm planning on a ride that similar. I'm in Jacksonville FL and this spring I
m going to do a trip down A1a to the Florida keys. It's over 350 miles and I'm planing on taking my time making it a 2 day ride down then a 2 day ride back up. This gives me hope that our little 150s can do this.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 8, 2014 11:19:32 GMT -5
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 8, 2014 10:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 7, 2014 16:08:46 GMT -5
alleyoop Will too large a carb prevent higher RPMS?
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 7, 2014 12:26:50 GMT -5
tvnacman Pardon my ignorance as I really don't know the answer to your questions. Most parts sights don't give that amount of detailed info. i just have too buy what is said to fit my engine and at what spec (like 4mm) it is in size. rockynv Ah that makes sense. I just wanted to double check. Thanks So if I understand you, if I install this new BBK and then go to a new, larger crank later, then I either have to have the cylinder honed or just put a new one on. At only 99 bucks, seems to me that the latter is the simplest option.
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Post by xyshannen on Oct 7, 2014 10:38:42 GMT -5
I'm going to put in a 4mm stroker crank. As I understand it, this is the largest crank that can be put in without having the case milled. tvnacman btw, your CDI I bought runs great! Thanks!! |
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