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Title: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 11, 2014, 12:33:40 AM
I asked this question in the super 8 section but I'm asking again hoping it gets more views in this one.

I'm bringing in my kymco 2012 super 8 50 cc 2t,  to have a 70cc big bore cylinder installed and a performance variator. The shop where Im having these installed is not the place where I purchased my scoot, its just a random motorcycle repair shop. When I was there I looked around and didn't see any other scoots, only motorcycles.

I'm a little concerned that the mechanic working on my scoot might be performing this job for the first time.

To make things easier I was wondering if it would help if I dug up whatever info I could  find on these installs on the internet, print it out and
bring it to him.

Or is the work to be done so straight forward that my concerns might be misplaced? what do you guys think?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 11, 2014, 01:44:24 AM
If they can't put on a 70cc kit in a scooter, they shouldn't be allowed to work on a motorcycle. 70cc kit install is a breeze in that bike. Make sure you mention champhering the ports, this it's important for longevity. Also are they going to jet your carb too?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 11, 2014, 01:47:01 AM
Did they say they will do all the other stuff needed for a successful BBK installation. Anyone can tighten the head bolts and install the kit. Doing it with all the other needed mods is important what I read not what Im experienced on.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 11, 2014, 02:03:12 AM
bettinabdlosing, i will mention chambering the ports, i bought a #85 main jet and will be giving it to them to install.

Chris0381, thats what I mean, should i look up the steps and bring them a print out?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 11, 2014, 10:56:08 AM
Yea

Can anyone chime in on what other mods or component changes desirable for doing a BBK on a Super 50 CC 8 2T?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: 245luigi on August 11, 2014, 01:53:33 PM
I can definitely speak for the LIKE BBK install. SHould be very similar for a super 8. Upgrade carb to around 19mm, upgrade intake, upgrade exhaust, chamfer cylinder ports. I personally zip tied 100% open my oil pump.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 11, 2014, 02:03:51 PM
thanks for the info guys.

But I'm keeping the stock carb, stock intake, stock exhaust.  I will def mention the cylinder ports.

Anything else?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: 245luigi on August 11, 2014, 02:08:11 PM
Interesting concept...does not compute... lol

Well if thats what your doing then just chamfer the ports and get more oil in there either through premix (involves jetting adj) or opening up the oil pump (either set it to provide more oil than usual at a certain throttle setting or 100% open all the time).
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 11, 2014, 03:36:37 PM
Without an exhaust out carb you shouldn't tie it open, be fouling plugs like a biotch. Just set it as high as it goes on the adjuster cable. Although you should ruin a 1% premix on your first tank for break in. Have you derestrcted you're exhaust?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 11, 2014, 03:40:36 PM
thanks for the info bettingandlosing, no i haven't derestricted the exhaust.  All I've done so far is changed the smooth boss and the 82 main jet.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 11, 2014, 03:42:48 PM
Kimura

Take a minute or 2 to fill out you scooter info in you signature if you can.

I just did that and it'll help other know what we have for mods etc.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 11, 2014, 04:07:53 PM
If the cycle shop has a welder pay they them to restrict your exhaust. I did a write up on it search exhaust derestrction and show them, without it your kit will hardly make any difference. Also make sure you use a cooler plug, should say what plug to use in the instructions the kit came with. Usually a NGK BR9HSA, but read the instructions.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 11, 2014, 04:16:35 PM
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=11962.0 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=11962.0)

There's the write up!!!
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 11, 2014, 11:39:14 PM
If the cycle shop has a welder pay they them to restrict your exhaust. I did a write up on it search exhaust derestrction and show them, without it your kit will hardly make any difference. Also make sure you use a cooler plug, should say what plug to use in the instructions the kit came with. Usually a NGK BR9HSA, but read the instructions.

For some one just doing this mod with a smooth boss, would they want a jet bigger that the #82 and if so, what jet size would you recommend trying first.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 12, 2014, 12:00:42 AM
Not if you keep the intake stock. But you may have to go higher than 85 with a 70 kit.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 12, 2014, 11:28:47 AM
Not if you keep the intake stock. But you may have to go higher than 85 with a 70 kit.

Would pulling out the tube in the airbox be considered a nonstock intake? I should have mentioned that also. Just trying to figure what jet I should be running. Would a #82 jet be to lean for the your posted exhaust mod and removal of that tube in the airbox.

But by nonstock intake, I think you are referring totally bigger carb all together or open air air filter
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: 245luigi on August 12, 2014, 02:58:55 PM
IMO 82 jet with exhaust mod and collett out is too lean. I did make a post about that a long time ago. I believe I was in the 100 - 102 range on the stock carb jets and was still running lean with nasty plug chops.

But Jets depend on location/altitude so for all I know you could be good. Check out plug chops and maybe even a cylinder head temp guage. 

FYI intake is the metal manifold between the reeds and the carb.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: BettinANDlosing on August 12, 2014, 03:17:32 PM
Yes, that will be too lean. And I meant any intake mods, airbox or actual intake manifold.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 12, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
Ok great, I'll keep the #86 in there.
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 13, 2014, 12:16:54 AM
brought the scoot in, it should be ready on Saturday.

I bought 54 LED underglow lights to put under my scoot but he didn't want to install them because he said he didn't want to deal with any possible electrical problems, which I understand. Ill have someone else put them on at a later time.


Ive got my fingers crossed, lets see what happens.  :o
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: Chris0381 on August 13, 2014, 12:21:21 AM
Can you can wire them directly to the battery with an inline fuse and switch so as not to touch any other wiring ?
Title: Re: Installing a big bore kit and variator
Post by: kimura on August 13, 2014, 12:31:57 AM
I don't know bro, I suck at all things with tools involved and wouldn't dare try anything. 

This is what I have.