first performance mod advice

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:38 am

Looking for some guidance / experience on the order to do certain Mods. I'm trying to stay stock with the cylinder, pipe and airbox, so the Mods I'm thinking of are:

Sliders or
variator and sliders
CDI and coil

I'm happy with the top speed, but would like to get there quicker.

Also, anyone tries the Koso variator from buggypartsnw?[/list]

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:48 am

1500 rpm clutch springs (engagement springs)
10 - 10.5g sliders (if you're happy with top speed)
Performance CDI, coil and wire
Synthetic motor and gearcase oil

Not much else you can do without getting serious

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:42 am

Actually, you left out one that can add up to 5 m.p.h. to your top speed...a windshield.

--Keys

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:01 am

Keys wrote:Actually, you left out one that can add up to 5 m.p.h. to your top speed...a windshield.

--Keys

I thought vinyl racing stripes got you 5mph extra

Bcon · Post by **Bcon** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:46 am

neotrotsky wrote:
Keys wrote:Actually, you left out one that can add up to 5 m.p.h. to your top speed...a windshield.

--Keys
I thought vinyl racing stripes got you 5mph extra

I think you're confusing this with a Stella. In my experience, racing stripes are good for 5mph on a Stella, but only 3-4mph on a Buddy. That's unless it's a red Buddy, then 5mph is reasonable.

I'm with Scootertrash on the options given the restrictions. However, think about how/where you ride. Those changes will get you a quicker take off, but at the cost of a less relaxed ride in stop and go traffic.

In my opinion, the best single mod you can make to get better acceleration is a big bore kit. Unfortunately it's also one of the more complicated to install yourself.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:11 pm

So, the Dr. Pulley variator isn't going to help much over the stock 112mm one?

Thanks for the suggestion keys, but I don't think I can do the windshield. Just don't like the look.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:15 pm

Racing stripes were already on the list. Who can resist extra mph by just adding stickers?

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:33 pm

It's 6 mph more if the stripes are painted.

--Keys

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:42 pm

And even more if you've got a racing number?

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:45 pm

Keys wrote:Actually, you left out one that can add up to 5 m.p.h. to your top speed...a windshield.

--Keys

Actually the OP said they were happy with the top speed

The Dr pulley variator will mostly improve the top end doubled with heavier weights which will affect the acceleration negatively

yeauxkneauxit · Post by **yeauxkneauxit** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:32 pm

I would guess that the two electrical upgrades, the coil and CDI would be ok in Texas heat? Only real sitting would be found at red lights, BUT, the freaking heat is 105+ currently.

* The CDI can cause better power output, better MPG's but the risk of overheating is a little higher in dead stop traffic during a hot day, air-cooled engine's Achilles's heel.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:28 pm

OK, after re-reading these threads:

topic12264.html
and
topic9140.html

I'm thinking it's a "no" to doing just the sliders without the variator and probably doing the variator, sliders, and a stronger compression spring first. Mainly because they're all available in a nice neat kit from buggypartsnw.com.

After doing those, I'll see where I'm at and consider either the CDI and coil or 1500 RPM clutch springs.

I'm looking forward to getting it done, but not to taking apart the clutch. Straightforward, but kinda a PIA.

Racing stripes though...

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:29 pm

Cuppini mid windshield. Easiest performance mod there is!

I'm not entirely sold on sliders vs. rollers at this point. I know that's a bit heretical in some circles, but while sliders have some advantages, performance-wise I'm still undecided.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:01 am

ericalm wrote:Cuppini mid windshield. Easiest performance mod there is!

I'm not entirely sold on sliders vs. rollers at this point. I know that's a bit heretical in some circles, but while sliders have some advantages, performance-wise I'm still undecided.

Wow, that's a first. I thought sliders were universally approved.

On the windshield, you may as well tell me pink tutus will make me faster. Wither way, it's not happening.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:31 am

paikkylee wrote:
ericalm wrote:Cuppini mid windshield. Easiest performance mod there is!

I'm not entirely sold on sliders vs. rollers at this point. I know that's a bit heretical in some circles, but while sliders have some advantages, performance-wise I'm still undecided.
Wow, that's a first. I thought sliders were universally approved.

On the windshield, you may as well tell me pink tutus will make me faster. Wither way, it's not happening.

Pink tutus increase drag. Windshields reduce it.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:48 am

Then there is the "lose 15 lbs" performance mod. I'm working on that one myself at the moment.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:07 am

I've for an extra 5-10, but beat case is 5. I know myself on that front.

Keep it up Skoots that'll be an overall life performance enhancement.

paikkylee · Post by **paikkylee** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:09 am

Pink tutus increase drag. Windshields reduce it.

Pink tutus are essential for drag.

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:00 pm

paikkylee wrote:
Pink tutus increase drag. Windshields reduce it.
Pink tutus are essential for drag.

This is hillarious. Why did I not read this before?

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:07 pm

Keys wrote:It's 6 mph more if the stripes are painted.

--Keys

7 with the right air in the tires! Seafoam it and it"ll be 9 mph

easy · Post by **easy** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:38 pm

windshield +5mph
21 racing # +7 mph
dr pully sliders + 8 mph
flame decals + 10 mph
ncy clutch + 3 mph
being a fat azz 255 lbs - 30 mph
nxt mod helium