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Its obvious under tightening can cause compression leakage but many would not think over tightening can cause leakage also. I'll have to look into where to get compression washers for the times I want to inspect my plug. I'll be changing my plug today actually as the old one seemed quite fouled on inspection.

http://www.ngk.com.au/spark-plugs/technical-information/spark-plug-analysis

9 : Under or over tightening

When the plug has not been tightened enough, the combustion gas leaks out the thread portion. This reduces the radiation of the plug, causing the metal shell to be heated, resulting in discolouration of the metal shell plating. If the metal shell continues to overheat the plug temperature may rise and abnormal combustion may result.


When the plug has been tightened too much the thread neck portion of the metal shell will be lengthened. When the threaded neck portion is lengthened, the insulator and metal will not seal tight enough, causing the combustion gas to leak. When the gas continues to leak, the plug will be overheated and abnormal combustion may result.

I like the thought of this performance mod but boy I should hold off until getting some feedback.

What it entails it using a Ford ignition coil p/n XW4U-12A366-BB XW4U-BB $6 on ebay (just search the p/n).

You trim the rubber boot on the Ford Coil and use a bracket to hold it onto the Kymco Plug.

Since the coil is a basic 2 wire coil, you simply get the Ford wiring or make a simple connector and replace the Kymco coil.

According to this thread, it gives a dramatic performance boost.

http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/11637/looking-get-performance-edge-mod

I have mixed feelings, but for the price and the fact others have done it with no harm, it may be worth a try.

I have a 2013 original exhaust I set aside after modding one from ebay. I didn't want to chop and weld my original in case it didn't come out well.

But wouldnt, you just want to plug that one pipe up and remove the canister I think it is.

Im just recovering from 3x CABG with now 8 loops of wire in my sternum and attribute some of it to stress on the job. I weigh 145 lbs now. If you can afford it and keep yourself busy and happy, Id graciously say good by to that boss that will suck the energy out of you just being in the same building as him.

What CDI did you buy to swap the stock one out with ?

This is what I was referring to. Something like this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNRESTRICTED-CDi-for-KYMCO-People-50cc-2-STROKE-Spacer-50cc-/181264909954

I'd contact Scooter Asassins and see what they can do so you dont have to be cutting a CDI again

More fun than a barrel of monkeys!!!!!!!

Well after the car in front of me pulled right then did a U-turn making me stop and almost swinging into me, has made me decide to find a place to upload my cam vids when I have some free time. Each vid is about 400mb.

Title: Tales from the Cam coming soon!!!!

I just ordered an upgrade my pilot cam to one of these SJ400 action cams. Should receive it Tuesday.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SJ4000&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=