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Scooters - 50cc => Like 50 2T => Topic started by: wassonii on May 13, 2012, 02:09:06 PM

Title: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 13, 2012, 02:09:06 PM
Although the official line is "not restricted", I can't help but think otherwise. At the very least, there has to be another option with improved curve.
At any rate, here are some pics in the hopes that someone out there can add to the discussion.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 13, 2012, 02:13:07 PM
CDI in place.
I assume it is DC, as the lights turn on when the key is switched to "on" prior to engine start.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 13, 2012, 02:13:44 PM
Detail of wires
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 13, 2012, 02:16:25 PM
Second detail of wiring
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: burbankmarc on May 14, 2012, 02:55:38 PM
Has anyone had any luck with a specific model?
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: burbankmarc on May 22, 2012, 02:41:28 PM
Anyone know where I can get a CDI for the 2 stroke? All I can find is this http://online.mortch.com/MIHPCDI-KYMSUP8-LEJ2-KYMCO-SUPER8 (http://online.mortch.com/MIHPCDI-KYMSUP8-LEJ2-KYMCO-SUPER8) which is for the 4 stroke models.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 22, 2012, 11:31:30 PM
I, too, still seek infos and haven't stopped my seach, although it's on the backburner while I get some tweaking done.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on May 23, 2012, 02:02:32 AM
CDI Is It AC or DC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl-XM7t218#)
Try http://www.partsforscooters.com/ (http://www.partsforscooters.com/)
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: Areomyst on May 23, 2012, 02:59:36 PM
They have these at Racing Planet, but they're listed as 4-stroke.  Looks like the connector is the same, but without knowing for sure if it'll work I wouldn't buy it.

http://www.racingplanetusa.com/power-unrestricted-kymco-like-agility-city-50cc-4stroke-p-9220-1.html?sessID=49068c1edf7f75adc4d19192beea3796 (http://www.racingplanetusa.com/power-unrestricted-kymco-like-agility-city-50cc-4stroke-p-9220-1.html?sessID=49068c1edf7f75adc4d19192beea3796)
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: wassonii on May 23, 2012, 05:07:37 PM
I don't have the cash to test it out, but I wouldn't be surprised if it worked. From what I can tell, the Like 50 2t is odd-man out when it comes to cdi's. Looking through the schematics at Stadium, other 2 stroke Kymcos use a different style (though all with similar plug) and it would appear that the 2 stroke version of the like has had a only a few modifications to transition from the 4 stroke and 125 versions. At any rate thank you and Zombie for helping us try to figure this anomaly out.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: Areomyst on May 24, 2012, 02:24:30 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if it worked either.  You can actually plug a cheap GY6 4-stroke CDI into the air-cooled 2-stroke Super 9, and it'll run.  It's not great, but it'll run.  This Naraku CDI for Kymco might be a ticket.  I'll send you a PM.

~Josh
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on October 12, 2013, 04:36:25 AM
Areomyst, have you heard anything new or related to the Like 50 cdi? I cant find squat!
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: StevieLike on April 28, 2014, 12:00:10 PM
There is a 2-stroke CDI from Naraku that I found online and replaced the Kymco restricted one. Works perfect! It was a little more expensive that the 4 stroke CDI.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 28, 2014, 03:28:13 PM
Are you talking for a Like 50?
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: StevieLike on April 28, 2014, 05:41:42 PM
yes, kymco like 2 stroke. I found my unrestricted CDI on ebay!
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 28, 2014, 05:43:23 PM
I have not found the CDI to be restricted on mine. What made you think yours is?
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: StevieLike on April 29, 2014, 08:24:25 AM
Mine definitely was restricted. It didn't run over 35 mph and after replacing it, it did. Anyway you can just cut the pink cable on a restricted CDI (Kymco Like) and it should work unrestricted but I heard the Naraku has a different ignition curve...I am pretty happy :)
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 29, 2014, 01:35:45 PM
Interesting...Did you cut your pink cable or just go with the Naraku CDI?
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: Vintage MX on April 29, 2014, 03:35:53 PM
I put a Narraku unrestricted CDI on my 2012 Like 50 2 stroke.  Racing Planet has them for $99 and says they are specifically for the 2 stroke.  My bike had an unrestricted variator bushing, plus 1000 rpm spring, Technigas Silent Pro exhaust and correct jetting.  The "unrestricted" CDI made no discernable difference in speed, top rpm or acceleration.  When I complained to Racing Planet, they told me that the bike needed to have more modifications (more radical exhaust, bigger carb, etc.) to receive any benefit from the Narraku CDI.  They also claimed to have a dyno chart to prove it.  Unless your bike is highly modified, I would not bother.  But if you still think you need one, I'll sell you mine for $75 plus postage :-).  It only has two hours on it!  Be safe out there.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 29, 2014, 03:37:54 PM
Vintage MX, thanks for the offer. After some more research I may take you up on it. Although I swear someone on the forum confirmed with Kymco Corporate that the Like50 CDI had no restriction.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on April 29, 2014, 04:49:00 PM
I think you are correct 245. There is no real "rev limiter" but there is a restrictive Ign Curve. It starts at 18*BTDC, and straight lines to 0* @ 8,000 rpm.
That is why RP claims the bigger Mods work, and not the factory set up. In essence you are forcing the revs due to port timing, and pipe efficiency.

The EASY cure is an HPI programable Ign. but is costs as much as most scooters are worth. Approx. 600.00USD. On the flip side you will spend that much on parts to force the rpm.
It's a coin toss in my opinion. Soooo I did both.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 29, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
Zombie, any predictions as to what the Narkus Ign Curve looks like?
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on April 29, 2014, 09:02:55 PM
I'm pretty sure either Josh (Aeromyet) or me posted it on the forum once. I think it was in an S9 thread but it was the same CDI.
I believe it was 18* initial, peaking around 23* @ 6-7k rpm, and sloping off to 3* at 12k.
I remember it because I modeled one of my first HPI curves after it. It is a good curve for City type riding or circuit track with lots of stop/go. Good torque up thru mid range. Not too good for sustained WOT/drag bikes  tho. The advance falls off as the pipe starts to hit kinda flattening them both abit. Still better than OEM tho.

You could set up a low rpm pipe/jug combo, and really nail the cdi's curve. Something that makes power between 7-10k Then the dropping curve will help to over rev safely.

Scooter Parts | Racing Planet USA | CDI unit Naraku racing for Kymco LHB3 | Electric Parts | Like 50 2T KE10AA | Kymco (Kwang Yang)
http://www.racingplanetusa.com/unit-naraku-racing-kymco-lhb3-p-135311-1.html?cPath=2_26378_26390&sessID=83bc70b7a904a82977c628e063cdceaf#.U2ARt-Z_7IY (http://www.racingplanetusa.com/unit-naraku-racing-kymco-lhb3-p-135311-1.html?cPath=2_26378_26390&sessID=83bc70b7a904a82977c628e063cdceaf#.U2ARt-Z_7IY)

I think they can verify the curve at RP. If not an email to Naraku
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http://www.naraku.com.tw/ (http://www.naraku.com.tw/)
They don't make most of their stuff. The factory that makes the CDI is the same one that makes the Kymco OEM CDI. I forget the company but it is in alot of my earliest posts here. Try searching ZX 50 CDI / Zombie
It would be some of my first 6 months or so posting.
That factory is where I got most of my cdi "education". Getting someone that speaks English is the hard part. Just keep saying Kymco CDI. They will figure it out.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on April 29, 2014, 11:36:05 PM
BAhahaha thanks for the info. Im on a Malossi Sport BBK with the Next R exhaust. Most of my power is between 7500 and 8500 rpm. Sounds appealing...
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on April 29, 2014, 11:49:57 PM
I agree! Perfect street kit. I had the same type set on the Dio/ZX engine. and it ran 50-55 all day for 2-3 years.
In fact I wore the bore out. Pistons started breaking skirts at something around 3 years.
I would run that set up again.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on May 09, 2014, 08:49:34 PM
I just received the CDI from Vintage. Ill be sure to update ya'll on my opinions of it.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on May 09, 2014, 11:09:06 PM
I just saw your Sig. says 10gr rollers... Any reason they are that heavy?
I would think 5ish would be normal.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on May 10, 2014, 12:07:35 AM
Im trying to lower the rpm. Before (50cc) i was going x rpm at y speed, with the BBK at y speed, my rpms were way higher. I put higher rollers so my rpms would be lower. I have the upgear kit but have not installed it yet.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on May 10, 2014, 12:28:17 AM
Makers sense to me!!! I ran 8's in the zx at 6:1 rear gears. It's running 4.5's now at 8:1 gears.

The 8's were for the one mile MPH things I was doing, and it was 82MPH @ 12k rpm.
The 4.5's are doing 65MPH @ 12k rpm on the street, and it tops out at 69-70ish @ 14k
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on May 10, 2014, 01:59:28 AM
Very cool. So basically im using these weights to "restrict" the bike. Im not trying to blow the thing up....just yet! Any idea on mph increase I can expect with the gears? Just curious.
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: zombie on May 11, 2014, 03:28:38 AM
Yews they are "restricting the bike UNLESS your set up runs best at those rpms. (power band).
A gear set will slow down take off but could add 5-10MPH depending on where your kit is designed to run.

I don't want to read right now so post up what you have, and I will let you know what you have. ;D
Title: Re: Stock CDI: Seeking thoughts on replacement
Post by: 245luigi on May 12, 2014, 02:00:28 PM
In the bike:
70cc Malossi BBK
Dell'Orto PHBG 19 AS Carb
Naraku Sports Variator
10g Rollers
1500rpm Contra Spring
Tecnigas NextR Exhaust

On hand:
2000rpm contra
various fly springs
Malossi variator
Malossi 15% upgear kit
Naraku racing CDI

Once the on hand stuff gets on the bike, then Ill work getting a new clutch