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Post by alleyoop on Feb 12, 2015 22:14:55 GMT -5
Here is what Element needs are:
To handle inclined roads and roads with speeds posted with 35 - 45 mph and you want to stay with traffic you need at least a 150cc. A 50cc is good for 30-35 mph, 35 if your lucky and as you all well know if the speed limit is posted as 35 the traffic is doing 40-45 if 45 they are doing 50-55. So with hills involved now you just added another gotcha and to keep descent speeds of at least 40+mph going up hills you need power and a 50cc even modded will not have enough power and will die going up hills.
And that does not take into account any kind of 5-8mph head wind which will slow you down by around 10mph.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 12, 2015 20:43:18 GMT -5
alleyoopI agree that merely posting claimed top speeds are not helping the situation. No offense to anyone else, but half the time I don't even believe them. As for the original poster, it may be tough to hear but you won't be able to get what you need from your 50cc. Maybe after $400 worth of modifications 40mph is possible. But you will be pushing the scooter to the limits and inviting engine failure and damage. At that point you will just be throwing more money at a losing problem. A used 150cc would meet your needs, but you will probably still need to spend some time and money getting it into proper running order. That is the sad truth about used scooter. The majority of the time the previous owner ran into mechanical issues, was to apprehensive to fix it themselves, and was quoted an outrageous repair bill. So if you decide on modifying your 50cc beware it won't meet your expectations. And if you decide to get a used 150cc there are plenty of people here willing to help you work through your problems. Now there is a TRUTHFUL post Thank you JOEYBEE. I could not have said it better and as you, I do not believe the speeds they tote. I think MOST folks know what speeds a 50cc, 150cc and 250cc are capable of stock as well as with some mods. The speeds for most scoots are pretty well known and when you hear someone toting some real far out speeds you either challenge it or just say nothing or what the heck start a pissing match..LOL Alleyoop |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 12, 2015 14:04:09 GMT -5
People, unless you are ready to help the OP get to those speeds do not get his hopes up with the speeds you guys are toting.
It always is easy to say this and that to someone but if you do I would expect that person to help the one asking for those results to help him achieve them as the one toting has. All I every read when someone asks for help pertaining to getting more top end speed is Mine does 100 Mine does bla bla, BUT I have yet seen that person stick around and help the one asking for help to get CLOSE to those speeds, you have to wonder why that is.
If you brag you should be able to back that bragging up.
I know I am a little harsh but here is a guy that his scoot is his only transportation to work and school. And he is in a pickle due to the 50s are only good for 30-32 mph and he needs to be able to go 40+ reliably everyday.
I for one would tell him to sell his 50 and get at least a 150cc which are good for 50mph and a little more.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 12, 2015 12:52:13 GMT -5
Bando or Gates belts are the best, do not get the cheap ones they will shred and break really quick on you.
As far as the size the one on there looks to be the right size, the size are printed on the belt like:
669 x 20 x 30
Did you check the teeth on the BENDIX and are all the teeth on the gear? Or was it just the way the picture was taken it looked liked like it had missing teeth on the gear.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 11, 2015 20:28:33 GMT -5
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 10, 2015 20:41:32 GMT -5
Ok find out if it is the cable that is binding or the Actual brake pads inside the drum.
So try moving the Lever by hand pushing it forward and it should spring back. If not then the problem is inside the drum.
If it does move forward and springs back then it is your cable that is binding inside the sheave.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 10, 2015 20:00:52 GMT -5
Well the taillights( running lights ) are DC straight from the battery and will come on with the KEY ON. Usually if they Flicker it is usually a bad ground at the socket and or the BROWN live wire is not making good contact with the BULBs socket. The sockets on these are very cheaply made I had my trikes taillights flicker and I had to fix one of the sockets the Brown 12v wire was loose.
To verify if that is the case just wiggle the wires by the tail light socket.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 10, 2015 19:47:10 GMT -5
Where are you getting the power for those lights? Straight from the battery or did you tap into something else? Do you have to turn the key on to power the leds?
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 10, 2015 16:29:48 GMT -5
This is not rocket science the thing NOT to do is Crank on it WOT starting off and just vary your speed which you will be doing from stop to stop anyway your fine. Many young guys want speed so they get on them and TWIST the throttle wide open and see what it will do, what it will mostly do is damage the motor and or rings.
Alleyoop
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 10, 2015 12:40:02 GMT -5
Hey Jerry --- how do you get the photo of your scoot at the bottom of your comments? Click on Profile on the top Then CLick on EDIT PROFILE on the right. Then Click on PERSONAL and scroll down to where it says SIGNATURE. Past your IMG in the box then you can play around and add text before the pic or after and or add another picture. then scroll down and save your changes. |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 9, 2015 23:14:20 GMT -5
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 9, 2015 22:57:24 GMT -5
Appears all your runs are all always down hills or mountains  Lol, I like going fast . 67 isn't always satisfying and most of us can't avoid avoid it . you must live in one of those up hill both ways towns .lol You are going to wear a groove in the asphalt going down that mountain getting your jollys off at 67..LOL |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 9, 2015 22:34:18 GMT -5
Appears all your runs are all always down hills or mountains |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 9, 2015 21:34:59 GMT -5
Best thing to get is an IMPACT WRENCH you will also need it for the clutch nut. Or get tool like this or make one up yourselft to hold the Variator Fan plate or Clutch bell while you unscrew or tighten the nuts. Alleyoop www.ebay.com/itm/like/271712296070?lpid=82&chn=ps  |
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 9, 2015 20:17:37 GMT -5
Take the battery out so acid does not spill and empty the gas tank, oil should be fine no need to drain the oil BUT lay it on its right side MUFFLER side, not the cvt side.
Alleyoop
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
