I need a few more miles per hour! - Page 3

rockie · 09-21-2013, 07:48 PM

I don't care what it says on my cheap speedometer, I just want to go a little faster. Not a whole lot without blowing my engine up.

rockie · 09-21-2013, 07:49 PM

Next Spring I will ask again.

epyon96r · 09-23-2013, 10:44 PM

Finished my large tire install,got me an extra 3 mph from 55 to 58, its doesn't redline anymore. Not enough power?? I dunno but I'm happy with my ppirelli

4950cycle · 12-02-2013, 11:19 PM

Everytime I see a conversation like this I hear no mention of rider wieght . How much a person wieghs has big influance on how a two wheeler performs. Especially rate of accelleration. And heavier people also have a good tendancy to be bigger hence catch more wind ! Wheather your fatter or taller (both weigh more than others) It will hinder your ability to keep up with your 100-150 lbs. buddies riding comparable scooters. We are talking about 5-10mph here. Rider Size/wieght has more to do with a difference like this than any baffle removal ever would from my 40 + yrs. of riding / tweaking shit to make it go better than it came from the factory. Just my two cents. Please state rider weight and size when talking about performance differences. It does matter much more with such small motored vehicles. Why do you think horse racing jockies are so small ??

Gimpdog · 12-03-2013, 05:45 AM

Guilty!!!

novaraptor · 12-03-2013, 04:55 PM

Hadn't read the original article, but was wondering when someone would mention rider weight. On one of the big motorcycle forums, it was mentioned not long ago, that in order to get better mpgs and a faster bike just lose 15 to 20 lbs. That applies to 135hp motorcycles, and applies even more to under 20hp scoots.. Now, if only I could take that advice...

12-02-2013, 11:19 PM	#4
4950cycle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dunnellon, FL. Posts: 2	One important Factor missed like usual Everytime I see a conversation like this I hear no mention of rider wieght . How much a person wieghs has big influance on how a two wheeler performs. Especially rate of accelleration. And heavier people also have a good tendancy to be bigger hence catch more wind ! Wheather your fatter or taller (both weigh more than others) It will hinder your ability to keep up with your 100-150 lbs. buddies riding comparable scooters. We are talking about 5-10mph here. Rider Size/wieght has more to do with a difference like this than any baffle removal ever would from my 40 + yrs. of riding / tweaking shit to make it go better than it came from the factory. Just my two cents. Please state rider weight and size when talking about performance differences. It does matter much more with such small motored vehicles. Why do you think horse racing jockies are so small ??
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09-21-2013, 07:49 PM	#2
rockie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 54	Next Spring I will ask again.
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12-03-2013, 04:55 PM	#6
novaraptor Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 105	Hadn't read the original article, but was wondering when someone would mention rider weight. On one of the big motorcycle forums, it was mentioned not long ago, that in order to get better mpgs and a faster bike just lose 15 to 20 lbs. That applies to 135hp motorcycles, and applies even more to under 20hp scoots.. Now, if only I could take that advice...
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