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Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-18-2014, 08:54 PM
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Posted By jjohns2711
Awesome, thanks for the link. So I'm just a...

Awesome, thanks for the link.

So I'm just a little confused. I do all these modifications, and my top speed is still 40-45 MPH. Am I missing something? My friend's stock 50cc GY6 scooter s just as...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-11-2014, 03:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I'm going to check the plug tomorrow after a WOT...

I'm going to check the plug tomorrow after a WOT run to see where my mixture is.

Current planned CVT upgrades: performance variator with 6.5g roller weights (not sliders, only because I already...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-08-2014, 06:35 PM
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Posted By jjohns2711
Noted. I'm trying to vary the RPMs as much as I...

Noted. I'm trying to vary the RPMs as much as I can, although I still drive it on the daily. So far so good.

I don't have an impact wrench to get the nut off that holds the variator and the clutch...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-06-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 42
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Posted By jjohns2711
Gotcha. I'll try and retune my carb... And it...

Gotcha. I'll try and retune my carb... And it could possibly be an issue with too much air either way because of the filter, so if I don't get results by tuning the carb I'll start removing surface...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-06-2014, 03:12 AM
Replies: 42
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Posted By jjohns2711
Because my spark plug still reads my mixture is...

Because my spark plug still reads my mixture is still lean, but I "tuned" the carburetor per the above instructions. Do I just need to turn the mixture counterclockwise an 1/8" of a turn, ride around...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-06-2014, 03:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Okay so what EXACTLY does the mixture screw do?...

Okay so what EXACTLY does the mixture screw do? Literally, does turning it clockwise lean the mixture, and counterclockwise richens the mixture.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-04-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I'm still running a little lean, with a #90 main...

I'm still running a little lean, with a #90 main jet... I'm in Hawaii with an aftermarket exhaust, K&N style air filter, with 93 premium gas. Surely a #90 is sufficient?

Also I couldn't get my...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-04-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Gotcha. Okay makes sense now. When I read...

Gotcha. Okay makes sense now. When I read "maximum idle" I imagined a scooter on a dyno about to fly off why they tune the carburetor haha! Let me tune the carb, ride around and check the spark plug...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-04-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I understand the above instructions, but my only...

I understand the above instructions, but my only question what IS maximum idle? This is all while the scooter is on the back stand, so the back wheel isn't touching the ground, correct...?

I read...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Damn, I feel like an idiot! I didn't end up using...

Damn, I feel like an idiot! I didn't end up using the starter fluid (although I still bought some just in case). I think the main issue was the battery! It was basically dead. Had enough juice to...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Gotcha. I drained the carb of any gas so I'll try...

Gotcha. I drained the carb of any gas so I'll try that cleaner and see what happens!
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I honestly have no idea what's going on.

I honestly have no idea what's going on.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Where do I spray the starter fluid? Like where...

Where do I spray the starter fluid? Like where the fuel line attaches to the carb?

I backed the mixture screw as far as it would go, so it cut off any fuel or air from getting into the carb. I...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I'll get into contact with them and see what they...

I'll get into contact with them and see what they say.

Bad news. So I rode my scooter a little bit this morning to warm up the engine, then came back to tune the carburetor. I played with the idle...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-03-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Thanks for the reply. I'll get to replacing the...

Thanks for the reply. I'll get to replacing the roller weights sometime this weekend. I hope it's not too much rev's for the engine. If it is, I'll go higher in weight 'til I find a weight I feel...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-01-2014, 11:18 PM
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Posted By jjohns2711
I also plan on replacing the roller weights from...

I also plan on replacing the roller weights from stock to 6.5g. Is this a good idea? I heard that weight is a happy medium between acceleration and speed. Any advice on how to do this? Any special...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 11-01-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Alright so I installed the BBK this morning!...

Alright so I installed the BBK this morning! Everything went well. It was pretty easy, took about 3 hours though as it was my first time doing anything like this.

Initial Impressions: install was...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-31-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
So I think I'll use the open element K&N air...

So I think I'll use the open element K&N air filter, I have the performance exhaust, and I'm located in Hawaii (hot and humid). From what I've read a #90 SHOULD be fine...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-31-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
The kit I bought came with a K&N style air...

The kit I bought came with a K&N style air filter, should I install that instead? I'll try my #90 jet for a day or two and see if it's too rich, then will move down to something leaner.

I have no...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-31-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Any advice on how to tune a carburetor? I'm...

Any advice on how to tune a carburetor? I'm replacing the old one when I do the BBK install. I have no idea how to dial in the idle speed or mixture screw, or what to listen for. I also bought a new...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-28-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
I'm running stock air filter, and an aftermarket...

I'm running stock air filter, and an aftermarket "performance" exhaust. There's not much to it, and from what I can tell the engine can breath better.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-28-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
Yeah from all the videos I've seen you don't need...

Yeah from all the videos I've seen you don't need to modify anything. It's *almost* a direct bolt on kit. Take off the old, put on the new!
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-28-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,589
Posted By jjohns2711
50mm BBK advice

I'm going to install a 50mm BBK kit on my 50cc scooter this weekend. I have the whole assembly here with me as we speak: new piston, piston rings, big bore shaft, new head, new rocker arms, you name...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-28-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,458
Posted By jjohns2711
Problem solved! So I went around the scooter...

Problem solved!

So I went around the scooter and replaced the single fuse by the battery, re-connected all electrical sockets to their respective partner, cleaned all the grounds, and still...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 10-28-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,458
Posted By jjohns2711
I also just replaced the entire ignition assembly...

I also just replaced the entire ignition assembly roughly 3 weeks ago after I lost the only key the previous owner gave me. After the installation I had no issues until the electrical started to go...
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