The path to 50-60 MPH...
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:56 pm
Hello again! Another (probably) n00b question for you scooter gurus:
I'm thinking about trying to mod/tune my 2001 Elite SA50P to the point where I it would be reasonable for me to ride it to work and back. The commute is about 20 miles each way, with speed limits between 30 and 45. There are a few pretty good hills to climb each way, plus I'd rather not have to be at WOT the entire time, so I'd like to be able to top out at 50+. The previous owner de-restricted the intake and exhaust, and I de-restricted the variator and rode it that way for a bit before tearing it down to clean/upjet the carb and maintain/fix a few other important things (tires/brakes/etc). Before tearing it down it would do 30-35 on a flat street. While it's torn down, I'm putting a 78 jet in the carb, a new BR8HSA plug, and a fresh air filter into it.
I'm wondering what else I might need to do to be able to cruise at say 50MPH+? From feedback to my prior posts I know this will involve a new variator, clutch, and final drive gears, but I wanted to see if anyone had specific suggestions based on what their scooters could with similar builds. At this point I'm not really looking to do a BBK or replace the carb/intake or pipe, I just want to know if it's a feasible goal with a stock motor. Thanks again for any advice!
I'm thinking about trying to mod/tune my 2001 Elite SA50P to the point where I it would be reasonable for me to ride it to work and back. The commute is about 20 miles each way, with speed limits between 30 and 45. There are a few pretty good hills to climb each way, plus I'd rather not have to be at WOT the entire time, so I'd like to be able to top out at 50+. The previous owner de-restricted the intake and exhaust, and I de-restricted the variator and rode it that way for a bit before tearing it down to clean/upjet the carb and maintain/fix a few other important things (tires/brakes/etc). Before tearing it down it would do 30-35 on a flat street. While it's torn down, I'm putting a 78 jet in the carb, a new BR8HSA plug, and a fresh air filter into it.
I'm wondering what else I might need to do to be able to cruise at say 50MPH+? From feedback to my prior posts I know this will involve a new variator, clutch, and final drive gears, but I wanted to see if anyone had specific suggestions based on what their scooters could with similar builds. At this point I'm not really looking to do a BBK or replace the carb/intake or pipe, I just want to know if it's a feasible goal with a stock motor. Thanks again for any advice!