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JJScoot
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So I've had my scoot for about 10 months. I have put just over 2000 miles on it. The only thing I have done to it since I've had it is add dr pulley sliders, windshield and derestrict, add led headlight and convert deadlights to running lights and changed gear oil a couple of times.
I got flat spots on my rollers early on for some reason and was thinking I had a huge mistake getting the 50 because the performance was terrible at that time and someone suggested I check the rollers. Anyway, I replaced them with standard weighted sliders and it was night and day. Then about 1500 miles in, the thing just really seemed to be getting faster, I assume from breaking in, but I was surprised with the difference from new. On flat roads I run 41-42 gps no problem and 45 on just the slightest of declines- up to 49 on a hill by my house (I'm 224 lbs) I just wanted to share my experience because I know when I first started looking, I found this place in search of answers and wanted to share my real world experiences.
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JJScoot wrote:So I've had my scoot for about 10 months. I have put just over 2000 miles on it. The only thing I have done to it since I've had it is add dr pulley sliders, windshield and derestrict, add led headlight and convert deadlights to running lights and changed gear oil a couple of times.
I got flat spots on my rollers early on for some reason and was thinking I had a huge mistake getting the 50 because the performance was terrible at that time and someone suggested I check the rollers. Anyway, I replaced them with standard weighted sliders and it was night and day. Then about 1500 miles in, the thing just really seemed to be getting faster, I assume from breaking in, but I was surprised with the difference from new. On flat roads I run 41-42 gps no problem and 45 on just the slightest of declines- up to 49 on a hill by my house (I'm 224 lbs) I just wanted to share my experience because I know when I first started looking, I found this place in search of answers and wanted to share my real world experiences.
What's your uphill experience?

Bill in Seattle but currently wintering in Tucson (till 3/31)
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Well I live in Florida so what I consider a hill will be much different than most other people's description. Around here I have no concerns about starting on a hill. I really cant remember the last time I have even had to do that other than when I had a roller issue- that was terrible. Ill check it out sometime and report back.
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Just make sure that your carb and any screens or filters are clean and you're not running too lean. Two strokes run better than ever lean...right before they overheat.
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