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Title: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: briandrum on July 02, 2010, 11:36:20 PM: Is it worth it? I know that it will help w/ gas mileage, although I do get about 70mpg. I'm not looking for more speed, obviously, but am looking for overall better performance....doing the modifications to get her to be what she was meant to be! Sling? I know you have something for me....you always do, oh Jedi Master of Kymco! ;D
Title: Re: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: wordslinger on July 03, 2010, 09:55:06 PM: ...dang...

;D

..well, the 150 isn't "restricted"..per say..

..only the 50cc scoots are actually restricted, due to the speed and insurance laws and such...

..however, if you would like quicker take-off and acceleration through mid-range, you can go .5 gram lighter on your variator rollers without really affecting top speed..

..might even gain a lil there too, if your engine wasn't turning highest rpms at your normal cruising speed...

..if you want to open it up a lil more, then replace your stock airbox with a free-flow filter, such as a K&N..

..however, if you do that mod you will need to increase the size of your carburetor's main jet, to keep your fuel mixture from becoming lean, due to the increased air intake..

..the filter will also give your scoot a louder, more "throaty" sound...

..ummm...

..may the Force be with you, brother...

8)
Title: Re: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: zombie on July 04, 2010, 09:13:56 PM: I came across this by chance...http://gy6-performance.fr/cdi-kymco-super-150cc-full-power-p-632.html (http://gy6-performance.fr/cdi-kymco-super-150cc-full-power-p-632.html)
Title: Re: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: wordslinger on July 04, 2010, 09:28:04 PM: I came across this by chance

..woww..so there IS a restriction on the cdi??

..i remember hoolander talking about a drive boss bushing on his x500 too....
Title: Re: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: briandrum on July 05, 2010, 12:11:25 AM: Thanks slingwalker....and thanks to you too zombie...I wasn't sure if there we're any real "heavy" restrictions on the super 8's, but firgured I'd ask...so, now that I know I can get a racing cdi, I wonder if there's a cable I could snip-snip, or if there a cable inside I could blow through....it's strange, w/ "babe", I could find anything I needed in a second, but now w/ my new girl (yet to be named...looking for ideas!) It's super hard to find anything! The search continues......happy 4th to my fellow Americans!
Title: Re: Derestricting my Super 8 150......
Post by: wordslinger on July 05, 2010, 12:21:57 AM: ..happy 4th, briandrum!!...

..keep th' freedom beat, my friend...

;D