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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: AylmerFreerider on September 01, 2019, 03:01:05 AM
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I am looking at picking up a 2009 Vitality 2 stroke for parts.
Wondering if I could swap out the 4 stroke in my 2015 Super 8 4T.
It seem that they have a similar drive belt (737mm vs 743mm but it seems these are interchangeable based on looking up part numbers)
Would I also have to swap out the gears as well to match up?
Thanks
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wow totally thought someone would have an opinion on this.
Bueller, Bueller, Bueller.....
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Probably no replies due to not having a clue. Since your Super 8 is the new smaller wheel version it COULD fit so do some measurements and go for it! Some of the 50cc tuners on here may have more expertise on this. Obviously a 2T engine will have more punch than your 4T engine.
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So after taking the Vitality plastic off to get a better view it won't go straight swap. The mounts are different so I guess fix up the vitality and sell it.
Will probably have to find a 2T agility for this.
Still going to take the gears from this one for the Super 8 though. I am pretty sure there is a 10% increase in there.
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Some of the 50cc tuners on here may have more expertise on this.
As a retired 2T tuner, this sounds like totally nuts! Much easier, and WAY cheaper, to sell the tiddler and buy something bigger.
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As a retired 2T tuner, this sounds like totally nuts! Much easier, and WAY cheaper, to sell the tiddler and buy something bigger.
has more to do with the fact I don't want to get a motorcycle license. I can drive a "50cc" scooter with my regular drivers license. The motorcycle costs an extra $80 a year.
The gears will make all the difference on my 4T. its the last restriction plus I can get the Tecni-Gas R type exhaust for it for under $150 Canadian as well
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I was under the impression that aftermarket pipes had prretty much no effect, save for noise increase, on a 4 stroke?
Stig
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You have to upjet for them so there must be something there.
I noticed a difference with i went from stock to 1 step up. The new exhaust will be 2 steps up
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I have a super 8 150. The 150s and 125s are top mounted. A 50cc four stroke typically os bottom mounted. But the 2 strokes are not. They are top mounted. Its possible. But youd have to swap out the whole thing. Including gearbox. But if u can find a whole super 9 motor thatll be dope.
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The super 9 gears were great but then they made the 2 stroke super 8 and they were not as good.
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The motorcycle [licence] costs an extra $80 a year.
LOL! Swapping engines is going to cost you way more than $80/year extra! A 2-stroke will likely last not more than 15,000km, then you'll have to buy a new engine. You might get 30,000km out of a 4-stroke. Moving up to a bigger (longer lasting) engine engine might be a whole lot cheaper in the long run.
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LOL! Swapping engines is going to cost you way more than $80/year extra! A 2-stroke will likely last not more than 15,000km, then you'll have to buy a new engine. You might get 30,000km out of a 4-stroke. Moving up to a bigger (longer lasting) engine engine might be a whole lot cheaper in the long run.
Well considering I just picked up a used Vitality for $150 and I would still have the old 4 stroke motor as well I would say I am good for the next 10 years at least. The $80 I save a year will let me buy another used scooter or three I could scavenge from. Sounds like I am in the words of Charlie Sheen "#winning" here.