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Post by imnts2 on Mar 24, 2013 14:03:13 GMT -5
You have to realize that the variabler speed transmission you are riding uses a v belt and get traction between the lengine and the gearing via squejing the sides of the belt. A great deal of fricitonal power loss. Notice how hot the belt case gets with a simple ride. That is friction heat (power) You want to go faster with this engine, you got to reduce thgat friction. Cheapest as you have been told by several is a bigger scoot. A used 400 CC scootwith EFI will keep ou with 80 MPH interstate traffic with reasonable ease. You may think that is ridiculos but that is how it is.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 16:29:26 GMT -5
Whats the big deal? Often the 50 cc is a hazard to ther rest of us. .There is almost no 150 I would ride on the interstate anywhere.If I cannot keep with traffic, I believe in getting off the road. Particually while my friends and neighbosrs are trying to get to wokr on time.
Course I guess I am selfish that way.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 16:20:51 GMT -5
I reaslly don't feel sory for those guys still haviing fun on snowmobiles.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 16:18:54 GMT -5
Hi test gas will resist higher temperatures than low test gas and thus will BURN rather than EXPLODE under high temperatures.. Understand, I am not talking about air temperatues or even 100Degrees.
when we are talking about maximum power out of an engine for more than a few seconds, the difference between an air cooled engine and and water cooled one is termendous. Water cooling , properly done has grear reserve cooling capacity. Air cooling has less margins. Generally, air cooled engines operate under lower compression ratios so they are not so prone to detonation (which quickly raised temperatures even more to more destructive levels). If your scoot seems to lose power after a few minustes of hard riding, nothing wrong with trying a higher octane fuel, but in truth you really have to realize 4 stroke air cooled engines are not going to put out the power of bigger or water cooled engines. (Better yet try a larger main jet)
Also remember that we lose a lot of power with the high friction belt drive virtually universal to Scoots. Wnant a scoot to run fast, put a chain drive on it with a simple centrifical clutch. But acdceleration without gears will be pretty crappy.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 16:18:11 GMT -5
Hi test gas will resist higher temperatures than low test gas and thus will BURN rather than EXPLODE under high temperatures.. Understand, I am not talking about air temperatues or even 100Degrees.
when we are talking about maximum power out of an engine for more than a few seconds, the difference between an air cooled engine and and water cooled one is termendous. Water cooling , properly done has grear reserve cooling capacity. Air cooling has less margins. Generally, air cooled engines operate under lower compression ratios so they are not so prone to detonation (which quickly raised temperatures even more to more destructive levels). If your scoot seems to lose power after a few minustes of hard riding, nothing wrong with trying a higher octane fuel, but in truth you really have to realize 4 stroke air cooled engines are not going to put out the power of bigger or water cooled engines. (Better yet try a larger main jet)
Also remember that we lose a lot of power with the high friction belt drive virtually universal to Scoots. Wnant a scoot to run fast, put a chain drive on it with a simple centrifical clutch. But acdceleration without gears will be pretty crappy.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 16:01:04 GMT -5
I am reading this with interest. Maybe the old dog will learn something he can use.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 15:58:07 GMT -5
I would never try to tune a carburator with only one jet. I these Air cooled engines need to run a litte rich. They come from the factory far to lean to run right. A lean mixture runs hot and they are marginally cooled to begin with. anything you do to make them run faster other than richen the mixtrue makes them run hotter. So I like to see a little puff of balck smoke when I hit the throttle and a plug showng signs of richness after hard runs. If she starts to fowl the plug too often, then consider a slightly smaller main jet.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 23, 2013 15:49:54 GMT -5
Generally there is not good reason to use anything other the 5- 30 all winter long. Of curse, a starter wron may be not turning the engine quickly enough to start on a cold day. GHood luck
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 20, 2013 16:34:50 GMT -5
Jim is right. Probably the most bang for the hop up buck but it will not make a tiger out of it. Want to go on a scoot gotta be a 2 t or a water cooled with EFi. My buck is on sell it a get a scoot built to go better. Get wahterver you need to get a better job and pay a bit more for mor scoot.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 20, 2013 7:27:55 GMT -5
Ubderstabd, I am not trying tob smart but you need to think of a way to make it worth my while to bookmark you. As a fellow scoot guy, I will try . but how to you get millions using you?
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 20, 2013 7:21:31 GMT -5
I am a believer in EFI and Japanese quality control and dealer support. Anyone tearing intot a wrecked Majesty or Burgman or Honda quickly realizes the modern scooter is trully very complicated with lost of parts and pieces. these scooters are not toys. They require a lots of pieces any one of which can cause a lot of misery and headache. They are not easy to repair which means they are not cheap to fix. So you want high quality build and warrenty. I am not saying Chinese scoots are not well made. The thing is it is very difficult to to findout how good the quality control of unknown or little known builders is. In Europe, it is all mon=m and pop and been in the family for years. Personal reputation is a must. But here it is imposibel to have a reputation the is more than adveritizing hype.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 16, 2013 11:13:08 GMT -5
Just looking for a roll call of Majesty 400 riders.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 16, 2013 11:11:04 GMT -5
As always. good quality really beats cheap. Get from a good dealer.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 16, 2013 11:07:36 GMT -5
Thats right. Valve to tight. Fix that first. I really believe everyone should bve requied to post compression pressures with their request for starting and idling and power help. these engines often have problems of holdong valves settings for long. Poor quality materials is not unusual.
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Post by imnts2 on Mar 16, 2013 11:00:42 GMT -5
Yes business can be a .
I am going to say some things that is easy to misunderstand. I will be talking about "poor" people. Understand by "poor" people I am not talking about low income people. There is a difference. ( I think there are far to many low income people than there should be and that is a function of our economic and political system) Almost all of the low income people I know and I do know a lot of them, are not "poor". They just have low income.
So before you jump on me, please read this carefully.
Of course there are those who have to buy the cheapest. As it is said "poor folks often have poor ways" --- meaning ineffective, stupid. . So it will always be. Unless you turn to communism - then all consumer goods tend to be pretty bad.
I really suggest you find a ways to ignore. Say only nice things about him - or say nothing. Stand behind your stuff and develop enough work to keep you busy. I have seen you on this and other sites and you are doing fine gradually developing a following and a reputation.. Not all Chinese product is junk. They build a lot of good stuff. But it is hard for the little guy to know high quality from not so good. Select only good suppliers who stand behind their product.. Remember every salesman will exaggerate a little the best parts of his products. It is also very difficult to make a good living with just your own hands. If anybody can do it, it is not going to pay well. Sorry.
Face it you are in a product heavily loaded with a lot of mixed quality goods. And it only takes one small problem to make a good scoot junk.
Frankly, in his own way, he is going you a favor. Most of his customers you really do not want to deal with. I am happier dealing with people who can afford me and willing and capable paying me decently. So cater to those want better quality and service and can and will pay for it.
I know what I say seems to ignore what you are saying, but the truth is you really do not want to deal with "poor" people. I know they need help, but they often cost far more than those who know you never really get more than you pay for.
I am sure there are those who will take me wrong. I really am not taking about low income people. I am talking about those people who believe cheaper is better. True, you do not always get all you pay for but you never get more than you pay for. Many people never learn that
Realize that a many of the 50CC riders are people riding 50CC cause they are cheap and do not cost the headaches of getting a motorcycle endorsement or even tags.
Good luck, Learn a little as often as you can. You will change too as time goes by
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