Kymco Super8 2T - Go Fast

[drc174]

Hey!

So here it is, a Kymco Super8 from a friend, a seasoned Scooter rider. She won the thing at a raffle a few years ago. A little over 500 miles dialed in.

We already mounted an Airsal 70cc, which comes WITHOUT a new head (huge disappointment), but was very cheap. Also mounted another variator, Tecnigas Next-R pipe. Currently we are struggling with the intake and the carburetor. Furthermore, we eliminated the vacuum fuel pump, gravity feed is MORE than enough here, and it gives proper control. Also, PREMIX!


So there are a few possibilities: Either hillbilly an intake together on the existing one, work towards one based on the Honda/Minarelli vertical based Big Valve intakes or adapter plate with a Minarelli intake. (the latters are made in house). Currently planning on mounting a PHVA17.5 but I have a Mikuni VM20 and a Arreche 19mm on the way. Everything is in limbo because everyone is super busy and parts are shitty to gather. 



But I thought I start giving you a little insight.

[humanshield]

Nice! You're on your way!

[tiny]

Beauty you have there.

[gsx600racer]

I have always liked the Super 8/9 2T platform. Its basically Kymco's next generation of 2T scooters when they discontinued the ZX50. Larger frame, wheels, and updated looks. I would like to find an L/C version to tinker/build.

My only dislike is the availability of aftermarket parts or lack of. Intakes other than stock are hard to find. Cyl's, CVT, exhust's, and gearing options are few.

That is way iv stayed with the ZX50 & Honda Elite/Dio platform, there are many aftermarket parts still available and they are 90% swapable between Kymco & Honda.

Here is an Super 9 build showcasing a lot of go fast goodies. Half way down has some intake info.

[drc174]

Quick update:

Sunday is the day, we are fabricating an adapter plate.

Here is a preview of some parts I got in.



OLD:



NEW:





You get the idea.

More details after this weekend.

[niz76]

Mo Flo Mo Go!!

[spaz12]

Can you stuff a Mina in one of those?

[drc174]

The metal supermarket of Cincy was closed saturday, so we have a slight delay

DAMN YOU, RETAIL UNION!

[drc174]

Finally got some aluminum, will get on this asap, bike bas to be out of my garage by this weekend, getting a Burgman 650 in

[drc174]

Alright, working on that intake. Trying out two intakes currently, Nr. 1 is Polini manifold from a Peugeot/Honda on my bracket





I am not a fan of the long intake length and the angle but that is slightly adjustable. Also that Mikuni VM20 is VERY tight, so I may have to Dremel on the float bowl.

Nr. 2: A Piaggio 125 2T intake from one of my older bikes. that actually fits freaking well! I like the angle and the short intake. Will have to check if I can make it work with the glove box etc.

[gsx600racer]

I would chose the version that will you the best range of options down the road for future upgrades.

[drc174]

I dont think there will ever be a carb larger than a Mikuni vM20, not for this build. Fun little commuter bike

[190mech]

Weve had a few Super 8's built here,the final drive ratio is what hurt them(15:1),perhaps there is something out there now?Here is a thread;

49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/13032/stage-pro-replica-kymco-super

[drc174]

Nov 18, 2016 17:10:29 GMT -5 190mech said:

Weve had a few Super 8's built here,the final drive ratio is what hurt them(15:1),perhaps there is something out there now?Here is a thread;

49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/13032/stage-pro-replica-kymco-super

I will keep that in mind. Aslong as we can hit 50, it is fine. it's for a freind for a 10min commute.

Cut the threads today and am currently tunring deaf working with the dremel. Stuff looks still rough, so I am not posting anything yet.

[drc174]

Alright, thing is done and tightened down, carb needs the nipple ground off and a throttle cable made. Had to modify the thing a bit to make it fit.