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Like 50 2T / Polini vs Malossi Cylinder
« on: June 06, 2023, 06:20:27 PM »
For the 2t Kymco Like
Has anyone tried the Polini cylinder? If so thoughts? I've only run the Malossi cylinder and im looking for a comparison
Has anyone tried the Polini cylinder? If so thoughts? I've only run the Malossi cylinder and im looking for a comparison
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Technical | How To / Cast iron 70cc 2T idle speed and temp
« on: October 02, 2020, 06:41:56 PM »
What do you guys set your idle speed at? And what max temps do you hit?
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Technical | How To / Going up belt size
« on: September 29, 2020, 04:01:19 AM »
I was in the CVT of my 2013 Like 50. I noticed the belt could be a little longer (belt reaches the bottom of the variator but not the top of clutch pully, vice versa confirmed after sharpie test). I cant find OEM belt size anywhere. Any idea how to figure that out? And how to know what longer size I should go to without buying a bunch of belts?
Luigi
Luigi
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Technical | How To / Select PHBG Needle sheet I made
« on: September 08, 2020, 05:23:41 PM »
Hey y'all long time no talk. I'm working on retuning my LIKE70 2t setup. In doing so I just bought a needle kit. To understand the differences between the needles I made a spreadsheet of the diameters vs length of the needle. Larger diameter at a given point should mean less fuel more air vs a smaller diameter of a given point meaning more fuel less air.
Here are the variables defined, D and E and do not apply to PHBG needles:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/rJ88lCY9AmVdtHggVEViJZzmYPjvjCjx4Tolgylh9ORID5tGvd-xFGN3CsOEc7He3HWro4Z8DLzkanOkY_bkxgE9WzN3w7wMu8-EwrI993kJxHw1IGKYMV7ZD2lnfg
My chart is attached. Also good other dimensional info is here
https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?309259-DellOrto-PHBG-Needles-Measured
Looks like tip of needle to first clip is 39mm but I will measure that myself. I also want to find out how far below the clip 1/2-3/4 throttle is located. No idea if this stuff is useful but cheers!
Here are the variables defined, D and E and do not apply to PHBG needles:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/rJ88lCY9AmVdtHggVEViJZzmYPjvjCjx4Tolgylh9ORID5tGvd-xFGN3CsOEc7He3HWro4Z8DLzkanOkY_bkxgE9WzN3w7wMu8-EwrI993kJxHw1IGKYMV7ZD2lnfg
My chart is attached. Also good other dimensional info is here
https://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?309259-DellOrto-PHBG-Needles-Measured
Looks like tip of needle to first clip is 39mm but I will measure that myself. I also want to find out how far below the clip 1/2-3/4 throttle is located. No idea if this stuff is useful but cheers!
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Like 50 2T / Battery
« on: August 19, 2016, 11:20:31 PM »
Can anyone reccomend a replacement or upgraded batt for the like 50 2t. TIA
Luigi
Luigi
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General Discussion / Charm City Mods and Rockers
« on: April 08, 2014, 12:26:20 PM »
Baltimores only "Scooter Rally" that I know of. Its in august.
http://www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com/
http://www.charmcitymodsvsrockers.com/
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General Discussion / Other interests
« on: March 28, 2014, 01:52:37 AM »
Im curious what you guys are up/hobbies when not messing around with scooters!
What other hobbies do you guys have??
I myself am a baseball fan as stated on the other thread. I follow the Orioles and am pumped for opening day against the BoSox this
monday 3/31/14. I have already take off of work
When Im not at my job a whole hour and a half away (US Gov, Alexandria VA) you can find me taking Italian classes in Little Italy (Baltimore), homebrewing (Ive done a couple wheat beers and a milk stout), playing the geetar, or keeping my physics up to date (Major in college). I also still volunteer to help my fraternity from college (about 15 mins away).
How about y'all???
What other hobbies do you guys have??
I myself am a baseball fan as stated on the other thread. I follow the Orioles and am pumped for opening day against the BoSox this
monday 3/31/14. I have already take off of work
When Im not at my job a whole hour and a half away (US Gov, Alexandria VA) you can find me taking Italian classes in Little Italy (Baltimore), homebrewing (Ive done a couple wheat beers and a milk stout), playing the geetar, or keeping my physics up to date (Major in college). I also still volunteer to help my fraternity from college (about 15 mins away).
How about y'all???
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Technical | How To / Torque springys
« on: March 21, 2014, 07:52:47 PM »
I currently have the Naraku 1500 rpm torque/contra spring seen below.
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/compression-torque-spring-naraku-1500-sport-p-7150-1.html?sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1#.UyyWg8X7Lco
I am going to install the Malossi upgear kit as the BBK has this engine screaming at high rpms when at low speeds.
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/transmission-gear-malossi-1544-kymco-horiz-p-226-1.html?cPath=2_26378_26382&sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1#.UyyXg8X7Lco
In anticipation of CVT changes I would like to pick up the next heaviest torque/contra spring. That would be the 2000 rpm spring. RPUSA is out of stock at the moment. The other companies (in stock) torque springs are rated by percents like the Malossi and Top Gear Racing ones. So in the percents which spring would be equivalent to the 2000 rpm spring of Naraku? Im also on stock fly springs. I am getting the Malossi 3 pk of various weight fly springs as well.
These springs in theory fit my bike.
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/transmission-parts-c-2_26378_26382-1.html?shop_ID=1&sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/compression-torque-spring-naraku-1500-sport-p-7150-1.html?sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1#.UyyWg8X7Lco
I am going to install the Malossi upgear kit as the BBK has this engine screaming at high rpms when at low speeds.
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/transmission-gear-malossi-1544-kymco-horiz-p-226-1.html?cPath=2_26378_26382&sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1#.UyyXg8X7Lco
In anticipation of CVT changes I would like to pick up the next heaviest torque/contra spring. That would be the 2000 rpm spring. RPUSA is out of stock at the moment. The other companies (in stock) torque springs are rated by percents like the Malossi and Top Gear Racing ones. So in the percents which spring would be equivalent to the 2000 rpm spring of Naraku? Im also on stock fly springs. I am getting the Malossi 3 pk of various weight fly springs as well.
These springs in theory fit my bike.
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/transmission-parts-c-2_26378_26382-1.html?shop_ID=1&sessID=d7dc68bff50b9693b58ebbfda30471e1
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General Discussion / JJJeremy and LoveMyKymco
« on: January 16, 2014, 12:36:29 PM »
As the almight Stig once said, "opinions are like belly buttons, everyones got one!" (Slightly edited)
We all know there is no right way to do anything in this scooter world. So lets KEEP CALM AND SCOOT ON!
We all know there is no right way to do anything in this scooter world. So lets KEEP CALM AND SCOOT ON!
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Like 50 2T / Installing BBK Big Bore Kit
« on: December 03, 2013, 02:37:19 AM »
Link to my discussion on the 70cc BBK install for the record
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=10244.0
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=10244.0
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Technical | How To / FYI Carb Jetting Guide BBK, Open Air Filter, Carb Upgrade, Exhaust
« on: November 20, 2013, 02:01:15 PM »
Found this handy guide containing general rules for carb jetting when doing upgrades
http://www.scootershack.co.uk/threads/scooter-carburetor-jetting-guide.2467/
Meat and potatoes:
http://www.scootershack.co.uk/threads/scooter-carburetor-jetting-guide.2467/
Meat and potatoes:
Quote
Different modifcations need different upjets, so here is a general rule.
Note - where applicable i have stated a 50cc and a 125cc option, bore kit and carb for example.
70cc/172cc Kit - 8-12% upjet (depending on kit, some need over 12%)
Exhaust - 5-8% upjet (depends on exhaust, some have been known to need 15%!)
Open Filter - 5-10% upjet (depends on setup)
21mm/25mm carb -4-6% upjet (depends on setup)
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Like 50 2T / How much "gunk" should be coming out of my exhaust?
« on: November 18, 2013, 10:09:22 PM »
After about 400 km (248 mi) this is what my exhaust looks like:
Is this normal?? Im referring to the residue that has come out of it and deposited on the expansion chamber
Is this normal?? Im referring to the residue that has come out of it and deposited on the expansion chamber
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Like 50 2T / Idle acting funny; weather related issue?
« on: October 28, 2013, 09:24:33 PM »
Recently the like has been acting a little funky after being started after being off for at least 30 minutes. When I go to start the bike one of two things occur:
A) Start the bike, bike idles at ~1800rpm, rev the bike, revs go up come down and hang at 4k and stay
B) Start the bike, bike idles at 4k rpm
Then I go off and ride the bike and the problem seems to fix itself after some time. Idle will return to normal (~1800rpm). Just prior to fixing itself, I can hit the rear break at a stop and the 4k hang will drop back down to proper idle speed.
A couple weeks ago I installed a tach. Prior to that I had been playing with airbox, jets and idle settings for research purposes The newly installed tach indicated I had set my idle 300 rpm lower than stock spec (1850 +/- 100 rpm) So I fixed that and all was well.
Zee Background information:
Stock carb with autochoke
I adjusted the proper idle speed in about 75 F (21 C) weather.
Currently it is about 45 F (4 C) weather.
I never played with the air screw, it is still at its stock setting and is adjustable
I have the stock airbox, 88MJ and Tecnigas exhaust
So in summary, the idle is high (~4k), when riding and stopping idle goes to the 4k, when it gets better (after some time) the rear brake will force the bike to return to correct idle, after a little bit more time the problem goes away. Any ideas??
Side note: The 4k idle is right below when the clutch engages so a very light twist of the throttle and Im on my way! It has made the issue a little bit more fun
A) Start the bike, bike idles at ~1800rpm, rev the bike, revs go up come down and hang at 4k and stay
B) Start the bike, bike idles at 4k rpm
Then I go off and ride the bike and the problem seems to fix itself after some time. Idle will return to normal (~1800rpm). Just prior to fixing itself, I can hit the rear break at a stop and the 4k hang will drop back down to proper idle speed.
A couple weeks ago I installed a tach. Prior to that I had been playing with airbox, jets and idle settings for research purposes
The newly installed tach indicated I had set my idle 300 rpm lower than stock spec (1850 +/- 100 rpm) So I fixed that and all was well. Zee Background information:
Stock carb with autochoke
I adjusted the proper idle speed in about 75 F (21 C) weather.
Currently it is about 45 F (4 C) weather.
I never played with the air screw, it is still at its stock setting and is adjustable
I have the stock airbox, 88MJ and Tecnigas exhaust
So in summary, the idle is high (~4k), when riding and stopping idle goes to the 4k, when it gets better (after some time) the rear brake will force the bike to return to correct idle, after a little bit more time the problem goes away. Any ideas??
Side note: The 4k idle is right below when the clutch engages so a very light twist of the throttle and Im on my way! It has made the issue a little bit more fun
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Like 50 2T / I installed a tachometer into the headset
« on: October 14, 2013, 06:44:30 AM »
I installed a tach on mine
Link to tach
http://tinytach.com/
I cut a hole in the light side of the headset, right above the starter. Prior I test fitted and master cylinder is not in the way. There is a perfect amount of space behind this spot to hold the tach.
What the headset looks like with it installed
Close up. Edges arent the straightest. Thats what I get for buying a $10 "dremel" from harbor freight, Dont buy one
Im looking to seal/waterproof the tiny gap where the tach and headset meet. Preferably a black sealer; any suggestions?
Link to tach
http://tinytach.com/
I cut a hole in the light side of the headset, right above the starter. Prior I test fitted and master cylinder is not in the way. There is a perfect amount of space behind this spot to hold the tach.
What the headset looks like with it installed
Close up. Edges arent the straightest. Thats what I get for buying a $10 "dremel" from harbor freight, Dont buy one
Im looking to seal/waterproof the tiny gap where the tach and headset meet. Preferably a black sealer; any suggestions?
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