Genuine Venture 50cc De-restrict
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Genuine Venture 50cc De-restrict
Anyone have any idea how to de-restrict the Genuine Venture? I read that all it is is taking the de-restrictor chip on it? Anyone have any idea where it is or what to do?
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Re: Genuine Venture 50cc De-restrict
If I remember correctly, one of the restrictions is in the carburetor as well. When I worked at a Genuine dealer, we experimented with swapping different carbs (bigger) to see if it would help. I don't recall which one did, but that was one of the things we played with.shanehmarcus wrote:Anyone have any idea how to de-restrict the Genuine Venture? I read that all it is is taking the de-restrictor chip on it? Anyone have any idea where it is or what to do?
I think Genuine was working on that issue as well, so it might have been fixed?
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A derestricted Roughhouse 50 will get you an honest 40 mph top speed. I would think this would be the same for a derestricted Buddy 50. Most, if not all Genuine dealers derestrict them before delivery.cummingsjc wrote:The Buddy 50 will probably be faster/have better acceleration before derestricting it and definitely faster/more power after. Unless price is the only real factor and you really want a 50cc scooter, go with the Buddy or a Roughhouse.
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I wouldn't hesitate more than a few seconds on that decision. The Buddy 50 is a better built scooter. Genuine Scooters in the US has built its reputation on the reliability of the Buddy and other products built by PGO in Taiwan. The Venture is a product going in a different direction to reduce costs by sourcing a scooter built in mainland China. If you want a low cost Chinascoot, that is your call. But don't buy one thinking you are getting the reputation of the Buddy as you are not.gliendo wrote:waffling between a buddy50 and a venture, because of this. Not expecting unexpected speed (no replacement for displacement), but whatever scoot i end up with, I'd rather have it to its full potential.
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No waffling necessary. The Buddy 50 is miles ahead of the Venture in terms of fit, finish, power, performance, and (in my opinion) style.gliendo wrote:waffling between a buddy50 and a venture, because of this. Not expecting unexpected speed (no replacement for displacement), but whatever scoot i end up with, I'd rather have it to its full potential.
If anyone has any insights, please share.
thanks!
I'd highly recommend going up to at least a 125 if you can get the motorcycle endorsement, but that's your call
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Thanks everyone, did more research and yeah seems like a no brainer. i'm intrigued by the bigger wheels, but I think I'll be going Buddy. Just want something of a runaround.Yalzin wrote:No waffling necessary. The Buddy 50 is miles ahead of the Venture in terms of fit, finish, power, performance, and (in my opinion) style.gliendo wrote:waffling between a buddy50 and a venture, because of this. Not expecting unexpected speed (no replacement for displacement), but whatever scoot i end up with, I'd rather have it to its full potential.
If anyone has any insights, please share.
thanks!
I'd highly recommend going up to at least a 125 if you can get the motorcycle endorsement, but that's your call
thanks again.