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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: January 21, 2014, 03:11:26 PM »
Well guys - I modded my Super 8 so much.....it turned into Aprilia SR50 Factory.....;-)
Got the 2013 model so cheap could not pass it...
After calculating how much my kymco would cost to get to the point i want it,
it actually came up more then Aprilia would cost new - and still Aprilia is a better bike - injection/dual disks/amazing cluster panel/self adjusting ecu/halogen lights/glove box/ better suspension/more comfortable seat.
It also happens to also top out @ 55mph with just standard de-restriction......
Soooooo.....will be putting my 2012 kymco on craigslist soon...seems I was tinkering with it more then riding...

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Super 8 / Re: 2012 super 8 2t speed dropped from 50 plus mph to 45mph
« on: December 23, 2013, 08:02:58 PM »
I had to grind out a restriction washer from my Leo Vince exhaust - most of them come restricted - even though they are aftermarket ;-)

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: September 18, 2013, 03:10:21 PM »
Ok - bit of an update:

1. Installed de-restricted Clutch:
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/qmb139-clutch.html
Comes with much stiffer spring then our Kymco - not sure what performance impact it will have

2. Installed Scooter Assassins Blue (K&N style) air filter with plastic cover
- Bit of an issue with that: - its efing LOUD - I am actually planning to drill out original, and put it back.

3. Installed #100 jet from #90

4. Tried to install #42 Idle jet to solve the cold starting issue - but the thread turns out too big - does anyone know which size idle jet we need exactly?

Here is the thing - I still can hit 45mph on flat - BUT i lost this instant acceleration across the whole range I was so happy with - any ideas guys?

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Super 8 / Re: Instructions for de-restricting Super 8 50cc
« on: September 18, 2013, 03:06:37 PM »
I just installed the same clutch - and I can verify that it works fine - however it comes with much stiffer spring then original kymco - Might need time to break in. Not sure what performance impact it will have due to spring, but I did gain couple of miles of top end.

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Super 8 / Re: 2012 Super 8 2t Signal Lights - mods
« on: September 18, 2013, 03:01:23 PM »
Bit of an update:
Got T10 lamp sockets:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DC4YSWC/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got yellow t10 SMD bulbs - for turn signals:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAQRW1E/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got yellow t10 SMD bulbs - for daylight lamps:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00877SL2M/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A12J7DMK6HQWCS
Looking for proper LED to replace break light. - My Kymco turns both headlight and taillight as soon as the key in the ON position - Kind of sucks - should really go on when the engine is on.

Also planning to open up instrument panel to replace instrument lights with leds as well as possibly add a digital tachometer.
Still looking for a good one.

Also thinking of adding a storage box -
http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Scooter-Luggage-Medium-997/dp/B004TLHBZ8/ref=sr_1_13?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1379516367&sr=1-13&keywords=scooter+storage

and rigging this solar charger - to maintain battery on to of the box:
http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-50013-Motorcycle-Powersports-Battery/dp/B001D6GYLO/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1379516112&sr=1-10&keywords=12v+solar+charging+panel



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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: September 03, 2013, 01:24:14 AM »
Wow - that's an amazing handbook - what an in depth analysis.
That being said - it offers an explanation for the resonance effect - but not a solution.
I am going to try to wrap the pipe from cylinder to the beginning of expansion cylinder with pipe wrap - see if it fixes it.

Which idle jet to get? is this the right jet type below?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEIHIN-CARB-PILOT-JET-35-38-40-42-45-48-50-52-55-58-60-/130484446234?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e617aa41a&vxp=mtr
 

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 29, 2013, 04:22:47 PM »
What jet size would be proper? and do you really need it if you do idle mix screw mod?

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 29, 2013, 02:49:15 PM »
Thanks Complex.

I do get it to 45 pretty easy with 49cc - with lots of power throughout the acceleration range - I will keep it as is for now - unless there is a great deal on Malossi kit - which should be over the winter. just for that before storing I will pop the engine with rear wheel off - and leave it in my project room.

I tried adjusting the high jet using free-wheeling technique described here: http://scooter.wikia.com/wiki/Tuning_a_carburetor
Loud as hell - not sure I was successful - however after adjustment I started getting this annoying Resonance sound above 30mph. - anyone know what it is? Maybe its the issue with Reed valves?

Thanks,
Rober.

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 28, 2013, 02:17:05 AM »
Actually according to Complex - in his post and with PM to me - he reiterated that there is a screw hiding behind that copper plug  - which does not have a slot to turn it with a screw driver.
However you can make that slot with hex saw once you open up that copper cap. Though in my opinion Dremel would do the trick.

Just as a curiosity - which aftermarket carb would better fit our Kymco?  - and how would we benefit? - Something that would work for original 50cc and 70cc bbk?

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 27, 2013, 04:09:15 PM »
Guys - do we need a mixture screw? And how do we make it happen?

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 27, 2013, 02:26:14 AM »
Battery is perfect - I got it started - by restricting air flow to intake....so I assume I am running lean on the low jet??? - any way to adjust it. There is no low jet mixture screw on our Carburetor.

P.S. Thanks for answering.

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Super 8 / Re: i2012 kymco super 8 50cc 2t - beginning of mods
« on: August 26, 2013, 01:51:34 PM »
Pimpy1, wordslinger - Help!!!

A bit of a good news: Mounted Leo Vince GP, #90 jet and removed rubber insert from Air Box(Waiting for K&N style filter from Scooter assassins)
And WHOA - different machine altogether - hills where I dragged at 12-15mph - I am blowing through @ 32mph and 45mph flats- and thats with the restricted clutch - which I am about to change.
If before I was kind of bogged down that I did not go for SR50 - now I know I made right decision.

Well that's for the good news:
Today in the morning - it just would not start at all - I spent 10 mins trying to start it  - nothing...
I opened crab drain bolt and and gas came out - so I know it gets to carb. - Am I running rich? should have waited for that new Air filter? (PS - I am running Iridium plug)

Guys - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Rober.


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Super 8 / Re: 2012 Super 8 2t Signal Lights - mods
« on: August 20, 2013, 12:38:12 AM »
You know - those don't even light up for me  :-[

Are those like running lights?

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Super 8 / Re: 2012 Super 8 2t Signal Lights - mods
« on: August 19, 2013, 04:38:33 PM »
Thanks Pimpy1 - I was planning to use same bulbs that worked for you.
I used them before and they run pretty cool.

2 Questions:
Did you actually install them inside the body or on the bolt-ons?
Did you replace the main headlights with leds as well?

Also for everyone information - I installed 9AH gel Battery by TMS in mine - fits perfectly - and starts MUCH better then stock.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AW12U1E/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 

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Super 8 / Re: 2012 Super 8 2t Signal Lights - mods
« on: August 19, 2013, 02:53:32 AM »
I am planning to do the mod over the  winter - or should I say one of many mods ;-)

Thanks to Naughty Lee - for his excellent thread - I am planning to implement most of his mods and put it into one thread for Kymco Super 8 crowd.

But I wanted to hear from more experienced crowd about light mods - is there any safety reasons not to do it?
 
I am planning to use 12V Cree bulbs - so visibility is certainly not going to be a problem. - Any thoughts people?

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