Performance Improvements while RH50 is Still Under Warranty?

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skipper20
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Performance Improvements while RH50 is Still Under Warranty?

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I purchased my '16 RH Sport 50 new this past November so it will be under warranty until November '18. Are there any improvements I can do to gain a few more MPHs without invalidating the warranty? I've topped it out at a GPS verified 42 mph but a lot of my riding has to be in an HOV/MC/bus lane with a 45 mph limit. You all know what means: most vehicles are doing 50 mph or even more!

A 70 BBK kit would be ideal but I'm guessing my warranty would go south. So, is there anything I can do to gain a few more MPHs and still have Genuine on my side? TIA,

Bill in Seattle
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If its still valid, I think the only thing you can do is change roller weights and the belt.
Not much in the "mod" department but if you want to keep the warranty your limited.
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Can I assume that your scoot has been de-restricted by the dealer since it goes 42 MPH? I thought that I remember reading that you could add some of the compatible Prima performance exhausts without voiding the warranty if you got a dealer to do it. The other option might be to buy one like this: https://www.scooterworks.com/Performanc ... 12689.aspx and a slightly bigger carb jet on your own. It looks stock and is supposed to add 3-4 MPH. If you ever needed work, you could easily dismount it and put the stock exhaust back in place. I doubt anyone would catch the bigger carb jet.
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Eh, just kit it and void your engine warranty. You won't need the warranty, they are pretty much bulletproof.
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I have read rave reviews about the Super Transmission by NCY. Under $200 and you get everything needed. Should not void the warranty.
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But to keep the warranty you have to have an authorized dealer install it.$$$
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If I buy a new scooter and get the tuning itch I do this. I ride it stock for 6 months and beat the wheels off it. Ride it as much as possible thru all weather and a bit of trails. Not trash it, just ride it hard. If nothing breaks during that time then its all good, so forget the warranty-its TUNING TIME! A 2 year warranty can be a prison sentence if the urge to modify is waiting, especially on a quality scooter to begin with! 6 months, ride hard, nothing fails=modify and forget the warranty.
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