- Figure out some heretofore overlooked method of boosting the power and top speed of the Rattler's engine. If you vote for this option, please also post a description of how to make the Rattler engine faster.
- I have access to a wrecked Buddy scooter, and have thought about taking the entire back end off of it, equipping it with the 161cc BBK, and attaching the entire engine, transmission and wheel assembly onto the Rattler (with a fabricated mounting bracket, of course). This would effectively make it a 4 stroke, 161cc Rattler.
- Just sell the Rattler and get a new scooter, maybe a Blur or Blackjack or something.
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After struggling to keep up on a recent scooter rally, I have decided that I must go faster. I am currently riding a fairly stock Rattler. The only mods are a Unifilter with bigger jet, and a set of Dr. Pulley sliders. I have brainstormed three possibilities for going faster:
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^if you owner a rattler, you'd know that's not enough. Just one piece of the puzzle. And the pipe available, nobody wants.
Scalpel, I totally get where your coming from. And I am fighting the urge to pick number 3. seems like a couple of guys have had a bit of success trying different things to give the rattler more punch. I read and look into every claim made both here and on genuinerattler. Unfortunately for me I don't have the money right know to just try stuff out. So I sit waiting for the support and aftermarket parts to be developed. No such luck. Not sure where to go from here. Get a second scoot? Sell this one? I'm stumped at the moment.
I do know the buddy motor would be fun. But the rear tire would be smaller. Not sure what you could do for a wheel to match the rattler front.
Scalpel, I totally get where your coming from. And I am fighting the urge to pick number 3. seems like a couple of guys have had a bit of success trying different things to give the rattler more punch. I read and look into every claim made both here and on genuinerattler. Unfortunately for me I don't have the money right know to just try stuff out. So I sit waiting for the support and aftermarket parts to be developed. No such luck. Not sure where to go from here. Get a second scoot? Sell this one? I'm stumped at the moment.
I do know the buddy motor would be fun. But the rear tire would be smaller. Not sure what you could do for a wheel to match the rattler front.
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I'd actually thought about swapping in a GY6 engine to obtain a higher top speed, but I'm heading in a different direction. I'm considering stripping all plastics off and building a (sort of) Lambretta D-series re-pop. Shouldn't be too hard to do...sure, the cylinder head is laying down instead of standing up, but I think I can pull it off...
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It's funny that the #1 suggestion is to dump the Rattler entirely. However, I also saw some interest in just upgrading the Rattler, although without a big bore kit I know that's a tough road...
Currently I can hit 50mph (indicated) with the UNI filter and the up-jetting. What sort of performance increase in top end speed could I expect with the following mods?
Currently I can hit 50mph (indicated) with the UNI filter and the up-jetting. What sort of performance increase in top end speed could I expect with the following mods?
- new variator (Dr. Pulley or Malossi)
- performance clutch
- new pipe (V8? Prima? neither?)
- bracket to push engine back a couple inches to make room for...
- bigger intake
- bigger carb
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Are you suggesting that the UNI filter actually cuts top speed? Because I've had the opposite experience; it seemed to really help maintain power at the higher RPMs.Ray Knobs wrote:Your best performance mod might be returning it to stock. That should give you an easy 5mph increase.Scalpel wrote:
Currently I can hit 50mph (indicated) with the UNI filter and the up-jetting.
I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just puzzled because the UNI is one of the top mods most people suggest for stock Rattlers.
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of all the mods on mine so far the 26 carb was the best imo
for top end speed
second would be the v8 pipe although the pipe sacrafices bottom end it works great with the carb mid to upper rpm
malossi variator no more speed
hit clutch no more speed
had to get the intake to fit the carb
uni filter way better than k/n-i had to jet down 2 sizes with k/n on it
for top end speed
second would be the v8 pipe although the pipe sacrafices bottom end it works great with the carb mid to upper rpm
malossi variator no more speed
hit clutch no more speed
had to get the intake to fit the carb
uni filter way better than k/n-i had to jet down 2 sizes with k/n on it
see,what we got here is failure to communicate.
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Scalpel wrote:I don't know what to tell you. My bone stock rat is faster than your modified one. I am no small guy either.Ray Knobs wrote: Are you suggesting that the UNI filter actually cuts top speed? Because I've had the opposite experience; it seemed to really help maintain power at the higher RPMs
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How much extra top end do you think the carb and pipe would buy me? Ideally I'd like to hit 60 and be able to hold it on slight hills.dynarex wrote:of all the mods on mine so far the 26 carb was the best imo for top end speed
second would be the v8 pipe although the pipe sacrafices bottom end it works great with the carb mid to upper rpm
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i can hold 60-65 up almost any hill-speedo will read 70 but thats at 85-8700 rpm and i like to keep it under 8000,so gears are a definate necessity right now for meScalpel wrote:How much extra top end do you think the carb and pipe would buy me? Ideally I'd like to hit 60 and be able to hold it on slight hills.dynarex wrote:of all the mods on mine so far the 26 carb was the best imo for top end speed
second would be the v8 pipe although the pipe sacrafices bottom end it works great with the carb mid to upper rpm
id do the carb and pipe and clutch it as necessary
if you want top sppeed dont put a prima pipe on it
see,what we got here is failure to communicate.
some men ya just cant reach...
ratt 110with 123 bbk,v8,24mm stg6 flatslide ,bopper tires,pinasco reedsmalossi variator,hit clutch,rrgs clutch bell, bla bla bla
some men ya just cant reach...
ratt 110with 123 bbk,v8,24mm stg6 flatslide ,bopper tires,pinasco reedsmalossi variator,hit clutch,rrgs clutch bell, bla bla bla
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Scalpel, are you sure you don't mean you can do an easy 50 actual mph and not indicated? I have a bone stock Rat and it will easily do an indicated 55, actual bout 50, on good days with the right wind 60 isn't that hard either?
My vote is get another scoot and keep the Rat so you have the time and ability to mod it for what you need.
That's what i'm planning on doin, have one for everyday use and one to mod and play with? I'll call it the JasonDavis scooter modding plan cause it seems to be workin for him.
My vote is get another scoot and keep the Rat so you have the time and ability to mod it for what you need.
That's what i'm planning on doin, have one for everyday use and one to mod and play with? I'll call it the JasonDavis scooter modding plan cause it seems to be workin for him.
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yeh yeh yeh its a florida hill
but the bridges have a pretty steep entrance and the headwinds are pretty bad although prob not as bad as a "real"hill
but the bridges have a pretty steep entrance and the headwinds are pretty bad although prob not as bad as a "real"hill
see,what we got here is failure to communicate.
some men ya just cant reach...
ratt 110with 123 bbk,v8,24mm stg6 flatslide ,bopper tires,pinasco reedsmalossi variator,hit clutch,rrgs clutch bell, bla bla bla
some men ya just cant reach...
ratt 110with 123 bbk,v8,24mm stg6 flatslide ,bopper tires,pinasco reedsmalossi variator,hit clutch,rrgs clutch bell, bla bla bla