JDM Honda DIo ZX with Malossi Cast 72cc.
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:46 am
Some pics of my finally finished scooter. I ran into a few issues and it sat in the garage for a few years but the need for a running scooter for a big event, coast to coast (250kms over mountains) sparked my interest in the Dio again.
It started life as a JDM Dio ZX AF28 in japan. Then came to NZ. Kyle (paulpauly on fourm) took the front end and engine for his Nifty fifty. I bought the rest. I had enough parts, including a ZX af18e engine with the good crankshaft, carb etc. So it got put back together as a ZX dio.
Just out of interest we did measure this ZX and a standard dio and the ZX does have a slightly longer wheelbase.
Kyle put the bike together the first time. We just bolted on the Malossi cast 72cc bore. While I was riding it to break it in the original bearings well and truly shat themselves. After that it got the new bearings and seals. Kyle also did a mild port job. It has the standard carb and a GOSHI Honda pipe. I wanted it to look stock (for the law side of things) but be quick. The black plastics aren't in great condition with a few scratches but have polished up nice enough for a day runner scooter.
Speed wise. I've seen 80kmh but its most comfortable at 75kmh. Its got great acceleration and starts and runs like a standard Dio. I think that's beauty of having the cast kit for a daily runner bike. Kyle also managed to get his hands on an uprated oil pump from japan. With that installed there is no need to premix. Just fill her up and go.
So what has been done:
Engine:
Genuine Honda bearings and seals.
Up jetted factory carb
Malossi Variator and belt
I put new gears in but cant remember the ratio.
Malossi Cast Iron bore 72cc
Exterior
Standard dio ZX with the rear 'wing/spoiler"
I bought the alloy wheels. Media blasted them and had them painted
3.00x10" ContiTwist tyres at 35psi (probably going to drop to 32psi)
NCY throttle and grips (so nice to use, very comfortable and easy action)
120kmh speedo
TTO temp gauge and rev counter
I changed all dress up fairings to grey. I didn't like the old purple and mish mash stuff it came with. I like the tougher look of black grey with red wheels.
Anyway, I will let the pictures do the talking.
It started life as a JDM Dio ZX AF28 in japan. Then came to NZ. Kyle (paulpauly on fourm) took the front end and engine for his Nifty fifty. I bought the rest. I had enough parts, including a ZX af18e engine with the good crankshaft, carb etc. So it got put back together as a ZX dio.
Just out of interest we did measure this ZX and a standard dio and the ZX does have a slightly longer wheelbase.
Kyle put the bike together the first time. We just bolted on the Malossi cast 72cc bore. While I was riding it to break it in the original bearings well and truly shat themselves. After that it got the new bearings and seals. Kyle also did a mild port job. It has the standard carb and a GOSHI Honda pipe. I wanted it to look stock (for the law side of things) but be quick. The black plastics aren't in great condition with a few scratches but have polished up nice enough for a day runner scooter.
Speed wise. I've seen 80kmh but its most comfortable at 75kmh. Its got great acceleration and starts and runs like a standard Dio. I think that's beauty of having the cast kit for a daily runner bike. Kyle also managed to get his hands on an uprated oil pump from japan. With that installed there is no need to premix. Just fill her up and go.
So what has been done:
Engine:
Genuine Honda bearings and seals.
Up jetted factory carb
Malossi Variator and belt
I put new gears in but cant remember the ratio.
Malossi Cast Iron bore 72cc
Exterior
Standard dio ZX with the rear 'wing/spoiler"
I bought the alloy wheels. Media blasted them and had them painted
3.00x10" ContiTwist tyres at 35psi (probably going to drop to 32psi)
NCY throttle and grips (so nice to use, very comfortable and easy action)
120kmh speedo
TTO temp gauge and rev counter
I changed all dress up fairings to grey. I didn't like the old purple and mish mash stuff it came with. I like the tougher look of black grey with red wheels.
Anyway, I will let the pictures do the talking.