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Post by hurldem13 on Dec 22, 2017 13:52:23 GMT -5
Hello I'm new to board and I just got a tao tao VIP cy50a with 400 miles ... Im looking to boost speed and overall performance...I've owned several scoots before but I've always taken them so.ewhere for the work ...I want to do this myself ... So any tips help gladly accepted I want this thing to cook for spring riding g season
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Post by kagetenshi on Dec 22, 2017 14:44:43 GMT -5
Well, for starters welcome to the forum. There is a long and a short answer for what you want. The short answer is that there is no replacement for displacement. A big bore kit would do wonders for speed and power. If you want to start simple, try tuning your variator and carburetor. I also have a VIP and I've done little more than replace the carburetor with a keihin pd19j cvk and replace the stock air filter with a pod style filter. Both of which aren't strictly necessary, but I like the difference in power though it wasn't a very large gain.
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Post by AtariGuy on Dec 22, 2017 14:44:50 GMT -5
My first suggestion is to read up in the tech sections, watch brents videos on project taotao (there will be a lot of relevant "unboxing"/post delivery inspection info you should still do to clean up or maintenance your scoot too) and ask lots and lots of questions!
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Post by tortoise2 on Dec 22, 2017 15:35:30 GMT -5
got a tao tao VIP cy50a with 400 miles ... Im looking to boost speed and overall performance... I've owned several scootsSo why did you knowingly select a scooter that is not compatible with your speed expectations? Every performance enhancement made pretty much degrades reliability and longevity.
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 22, 2017 22:12:01 GMT -5
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Post by lostforawhile on Dec 23, 2017 16:07:49 GMT -5
got a tao tao VIP cy50a with 400 miles ... Im looking to boost speed and overall performance... I've owned several scootsSo why did you knowingly select a scooter that is not compatible with your speed expectations? Every performance enhancement made pretty much degrades reliability and longevity. only if you use cheap parts, these engines were originally designed to be 70 cc but were Debored for restrictions
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Post by lilpinny on Dec 23, 2017 22:12:11 GMT -5
(Not familiar with your scooter, but...) Start with the easy things. Ditch excess weight. If you got a center stand take it off and bolt on a kick stand.
Get yourself out of the wind. Lower your seat and bars so you are more aerodynamic and in more of a racing position.
Look at your CVT, switch to sliders and adjust those weights per your weight.
All that can be done without touching the engine.
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Post by lostforawhile on Dec 23, 2017 22:29:52 GMT -5
(Not familiar with your scooter, but...) Start with the easy things. Ditch excess weight. If you got a center stand take it off and bolt on a kick stand. Get yourself out of the wind. Lower your seat and bars so you are more aerodynamic and in more of a racing position. Look at your CVT, switch to sliders and adjust those weights per your weight. All that can be done without touching the engine. you don't want to get rid of the center stand on these, but get rid of the kickstand, they aren't worth a crap,and your scooter will have a habit off falling over.besides you cant idle the scooter and work on the engine, without the rear wheel off the ground. Go a little high on the idle and engage the clutch, it's going over, also I don't knowhow you could lower the seat, it sits on the frame mounts, and is part of the body work, this is not a motorcycle frame
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Post by lostforawhile on Dec 23, 2017 22:37:54 GMT -5
if you want to improve things,get rid of the factory belt, they are cheap,and will fail quickly, get a gates powerlink belt, the rear contra springs are junk too,the chinese don't heat treat them properly, the springs quickly lose tension,and you won't go into low ratio,things like replacing the factory rubber fuel lines and vacuum lines will also help
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Post by lilpinny on Dec 23, 2017 23:11:23 GMT -5
Working on the ground will kill your back. Just lose as much weight as you can. And get as low as you can.
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Post by lilpinny on Dec 23, 2017 23:33:54 GMT -5
Now that I’ve done all the little things, I’ll add N2O
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Post by lostforawhile on Dec 24, 2017 1:31:22 GMT -5
If you plan on riding it a lot,switch the stator to an 11 pole and the regulator to go with it, if you already have an 8 pole,you can use your existing flywheel. This is my next project, ad I would like my battery to stay charged
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Post by lostforawhile on Dec 24, 2017 1:32:56 GMT -5
The 11 pole 3 phase setup is night and day from the old single phase
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Post by lilpinny on Dec 24, 2017 8:55:23 GMT -5
Yeah totally. If you go to a 150 gy6 an 11 pole is almost mandatory.
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Post by hurldem13 on Jan 8, 2018 8:16:08 GMT -5
Now that I’ve done all the little things, I’ll add N2O Wow no2 on that thing would be sick
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