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What's the update on this pipe? How's it performing? Speed diff? Sound? etc.
Your other option are bar end mirrors. Just a quick browse over the net, I found CRG has a couple of styles; round, and arrow. I may look into these, if need be.
I'm in Cali too (Nor*Cal) and had recently acquired an S8 to commute with. Having a Corolla and a full size pick-up, I found the S8 mirrors don't clear neither vehicles, in a tight spot. If vehicles offer enough distance / space for a safe passing (splitting / filtering), there should be no issue.
I have mirror extenders from Amazon too. Like blackhawk, I use them to move the mirrors out for better rear view. Lane splitting is illegal here in Illinois anyway. But they could possibly work to move them in.
Here's a pic of what they look like.
Duke-
What if you got the risers and turned them ineards so that your mirror post screws would be closer to the middle of the bike. I have them but they are turned outwards to get more of a view behind me.
After your scoot was broken in, how long do you feel comfortable riding with the throttle wide open? Is it bad for the scoot to be wide open on flat roads for long distances?
Thanks!
WOT for extended periods is bad for any motor. I wouldn't do it for more than a mile or 2.
I have just over 1000 miles on mine, and I've only hit WOT once. That was only because I wanted to see what she had.
My Super 8 will hit around 55mph (approx. 62-64 on the speedo) with a little throttle left.
Regardless, you should always vary the throttle as you go to give the engine small bits of relief to avoid burning it up.
The sweet spot I've found is between 40-50 mph. It'll run those speeds all day with no complaints.
The Super 8 150 is NOT a highway bike! If you need to do prolonged highway speeds, you really need a bigger scoot.
NO VEHICLE SHOULD BE RUN AT FULL THROTTLE FOR MORE THAN SHORT BURSTS.
That's just my opinion. Let the debate begin!
That's because the Cheng Shins are really hard tires. They last a long time with little or no wear. But, the hard tires don't grip worth a crap on wet pavement.
Mine have 2000 miles, and still look like new. I'm fairly conservative when I ride, so I haven't really had any issues with the stock tires. But, I have noticed on the couple of times when I need to do a short hop on a 55 mph road, that those hard nylon tires make the most GOD-AWFUL whining noise at speed.
I'm definitely looking for different tires when the time comes.
Do you live at sea level or close to sea level?
If so, it might be due to the air/fuel mixture screw needing to be adjusted.
Due to emissions standards, the Super 8s come from the factory with the air/fuel ratio on the low side. I live close to the beach and when I first got my Super 8, it would hesitate to accelerate from a stop just as you're describing.
I turned out the air/fuel mixture screw and this helped out the situation a lot. The only problem is that the air/fuel mixture screw is under a metal cap that you have to drill out or if you're lucky, you'll be able to use a small flat head screwdriver and pry the cap off. And then you'll find that the screw doesn't have a slot to insert a screwdriver so you'll have to use some really fine needle nose pliers to turn the screw counter-clockwise.
Also,you might need to re-jet as well as the stock main jet is a tiny 103 size but I would try turning out the air/fuel screw first as it doesn't cost you anything to do.
If the spark plug hasn't been touched in 4500 miles, change it. See if it makes a difference.
I changed mine after 1000 miles because it fowled.
Carquest and O'Reilly's Auto Parts has NGK CR7HSA plugs for about $2.30. Cheap insurance to change it on a regular basis.
Also, put about an ounce of Seafoam in the gas and see if it helps. Otherwise, open the carb and clean all the jets.
If it's doing it at max throttle, check that your auto choke is working right. If it's not closing, it could be flooding the carb out.
How much throttle are you giving it when taking off?
It has to hit a certain rpm before the cvt opens up and grabs. I have to give it about half throttle to take of normal. Anything less and it moves like a snail.
Also, is it new or old? If it's got some miles on it, have you had the cvt serviced at any point for normal wear?
