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Title: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: customx22 on May 10, 2010, 09:40:06 AM
hi im just curious on the high speed you folk reached with your modded zx50?
i own a sym dd50 but it has the same motor i was able to reach 67mph today.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on May 10, 2010, 07:27:27 PM
67mph was my best speed to date. 04'zx... New kit, and all the goodies. 64mph is my regular top today.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: thebatman on May 10, 2010, 10:13:58 PM
 >:(  both of you can kiss it....lmao...on a good day im at 52, avg, 47....one day...one day.. ;)
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: Shaka on May 11, 2010, 12:27:07 AM
I'm at about 58 mph tops or slightly above 90 kmh.
Sorry Batman! ;D
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on May 11, 2010, 03:50:33 AM
....one day...one day..   
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on May 11, 2010, 11:58:45 AM
Well, I'm making about 80kmh, at a struggle, funny, because that was what I was getting with just derestricting the cdi. But , when I get the chance I will be playing with the head and barrel spacers again. Tomorrow afternoon if all goes well. My previous best was needle pointing to the oil warning light. Can't wait to get back there. :)
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Post by: mudfreek on June 18, 2010, 11:44:43 PM
hey bat what have u done to ur zx min will only top out between 40 and 45 on flat and just over 45 downhill
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 19, 2010, 06:24:05 AM
You KNOW you will get it all back Sid! It's in there...
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 19, 2010, 07:10:37 AM
Yeah, I removed 1 base gasket, 0.4mm, gave me more comp. but detonation. Will ask more about it on my zx50 thread when I am ready to work on it further.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 19, 2010, 07:16:48 AM
I have a few ideas to throw your way... Getting the heat down to use the compression.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 19, 2010, 08:56:06 AM
Since removing the gasket the speed is up so when I go to the 7 gram rollers I should be cruisin' pretty well. When you say "getting the heat down" how would you work that? I do have a BR9 plug but if I remember rightly it is not in at the moment. I am using 40:1 fuel / oil, synthetic 2~stroke and the highest octane rated fuel available at the garage, I use Shell V~Power, 98 ron, is same as BP Ultimate,
Caltex Vortex. The funny thing is that my highest speed which was the needle pointing to the oil warning light was achieved before raising the cylinder.
i sometimes wonder if we have the same speedo/dash setup so I will take a pic and post it up. :)
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 19, 2010, 09:35:28 AM
Here is a pic of my dash, the top speed was not actually to the oil light but to the handle of the oil can.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: thebatman on June 19, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
well, its less than these guys ...lmao... but imagine that, ever since i started playin, she seems to have slowed a touch,.. i would swear the 1500 springs thruout contributed to that speed... i have a ramp plate, malossi rollers,springs. adige(gonna put in my motorio) clutch, gates performance belt, technigas next exhaust,(removed a few extra unneeded pounds),130/70 12...120/70- 12 tires, rejetted carb/open filter...i think thats all to this point... will have two more goodies coming real soon...lmao....    i would swear that she changes daily up herw in the mtns..idk.. i know im at a higher sea level than most here, sooooo, any suggestions?? it was a good day THAT day...
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on June 20, 2010, 02:16:14 AM
both of you can kiss it....lmao...on a good day im at 52, avg, 47....one day...one day..

..feel for you bat...run that on my 4-stroke...YIKES!!

 ;D
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: mudfreek on June 20, 2010, 03:19:21 AM
hmm my dash goes up 2 90 km or 60 mph thought all the zx's were the same
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 20, 2010, 03:52:17 AM
Yeah the dash is all the same! Sid... Remember when we were talking about kerfing the piston? Cut a PIE shaped wedge into the dome facing the exhaust port. Start at the center, and slope it down. You will create a compression release that will allow you to decrease the squish band. That is what raising the jug does for you. Better power, but more heat is the enemy. I know this sounds like an un-livable situation but it may be the cure to the jug you have. I have mentioned a few times a Mako 490cc that I used to run. It had ONE OF parts in the combustion chamber that cost a fortune to run, but it beat the dog cra> out of 600cc enduros every time. You have done everything else to get this kit to run, and I think you will see incredible results from wedging the piston. Try taking 1/2mm off the "wedge". then you can put the jug where you need to.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on June 20, 2010, 03:54:46 AM
kerfing the piston?

...now just what the hell is that..

..never heard that term before...

.......dang.....

..i have so much to learn..
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 20, 2010, 04:03:30 AM
It's cutting a shape into the dome that will FORCE the gases to escape. The entire up stroke will see less compression on the exhaust side of the piston, and because of that you can increase the overall compression ratio. I have NEVER had to attempt this on a 50-100cc engine, but Sid seems to have a unique situation. He is running as cold a plug as you can easily find, and still getting pre detonation. It seems to me he needs a 1 of solution. If kerfing the piston is the answer........ so be it.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on June 20, 2010, 04:12:08 AM
...i could do that to the 4-stroke, couldn't I...??
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 20, 2010, 05:40:49 AM
It's the same as Hemi Pistons. They have a shape that transfers the heat away from the valves, but there is no need for it in your scoot. It May work for Sid because he has a heat condition that nothing else seems to cure.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 20, 2010, 09:39:46 AM
That sounds interesting Mudfreek, how would you like to post up a pic so I can see what I am missing out on? Mine is an '07.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 20, 2010, 09:51:19 AM
Sorry zombie I got a little side tracked. I have got a BR8 plug in at the moment but will put the 9 back in when I get to work at it again. When I lowered the cylinder a little that increased the compression and gave back what speed I lost with the torque spring. Next time I take the cylinder off I will see the result on the piston as to where it is getting hot, last time it l;ooked to be around the exhaust side. By kerfing the piston will the lower the compression? Also, won't that open the exhaust port earlier? These may seem like silly questions to you but I am trying to get a handle on what I am about to do. If I do this perhaps I can lower the cylinder a little more? With the current setup I now have room to move both up and down, within reason.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: mudfreek on June 21, 2010, 10:42:49 PM
ok as soon as i can i will
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: mudfreek on June 21, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk29/mudtoy1986/002.jpg) my bikes an 04 and the other dash i have is an 03 wich is my back up once i reach the 12000 + km mark
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 21, 2010, 10:55:54 PM
You answered all your own questions. The idea of a wedge is more of a release for the gases to follow,  this will allow the heat to flow vs, wait for an exit. I did this on both pistons in an RD 250 Yamaha 2t. I ran open pipes @ 2 1/2' long, and milled heads. The stock bike did 90 ish mph. The finished bike did 128, and could climb a wall if the tires stuck. I had to kerf that one because the open pipes melted pistons, and expansion chambers had to be custom made. (too much $ back then). Lowering the compresion doesn't really occur because of the shape. It is more of a path to follow than removal of material. I put a few more details in the other thread.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: sidthesloth on June 22, 2010, 11:42:38 AM
Cheers zombie, will follow up on the other thread.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: thebatman on June 24, 2010, 01:57:49 PM
what thread is it????     :'( :'( :'( :'(   sids???   i seen all that in handbook but wow,  :o  seemed a bit on the difficult skill level...
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 27, 2010, 04:02:01 AM
Naw! It's easy breasy stuff bat... Just follow the clues to the cure!
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: thebatman on June 28, 2010, 04:23:06 PM
elementary my dear watson, elementary......hmm., guess ill just have to stick with watson and wait till inspector holmes find all the clues???.. RLMAO....easy breezy huh?? whew!!!
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 29, 2010, 01:33:55 AM
Keep in mind I am 52 dog years old, and have been riding bikes since I was 9. My first scoot was a 69 Vespa that I converted into a "dirt bike" when I was 14. I've been blowing schtuff up longer than the books have been around.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on June 29, 2010, 01:36:20 AM
...i read that somewhere........
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 29, 2010, 01:38:51 AM
I am Para-phrasing myself. Sort of a been there, F'd that up type thing...
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on June 29, 2010, 01:49:45 AM
...i ain't too far behind y' old dog....


..old dogs do learn new tricks sometimes huh....
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: zombie on June 29, 2010, 01:58:01 AM
Every day I hope! Other wise it's just another day in paradise.
Title: Re: zx50 highests speed reached?
Post by: wordslinger on July 01, 2010, 10:49:18 PM
..that's what i'm screamin'!!

 ;D