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Technical | How To / Two Stroke Explained
« on: December 15, 2014, 11:25:25 PM »
http://www.southernskies.net/info/more-information/two-stroke-engine

This is a great knowledge-based article, including how a pipe works, and powerband.  Great geeky stuff!

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Super 8 / Re: Ignition Upgrade?
« on: December 15, 2014, 12:11:45 AM »
Great info guys!  Here is a cool video showing a timing advance trick on a Tao Tao.  I am not sure if this same technique could be applied to the Super 8 2t or not?

Zombie, you said you sheared the offset keys due to them not being burnished.  Looking at them, they would appear to be of such design that would weaken them significantly.  Any more input on that would be appreciated!

Thanks



My bad.  Here is the path to the video.  Thanks Zombie!

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Super 8 / Re: Ignition Upgrade?
« on: December 13, 2014, 10:20:08 PM »
I would have to say that in this example, with this bike, in those circumstances, a timing advance did in fact create more power.  I would give 'real world' application the same merit as a dyno in this situation.  If you follow this guy, he does follows a fairly rigid and thorough method of testing.  While a timing advance may not create more power in all circumstances, it is not reasonable to say that advancing timing does not create more power on its own.  In this instance, it would appear that it did.  As far as power adders go, there are bigger gains to be had, but it is also worth noting that this is essentially 'free' power.  That in itself might just be reason enough to give it a go!

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Super 8 / Re: Ignition Upgrade?
« on: December 13, 2014, 05:44:53 PM »
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on December 12, 2014, 07:13:43 PM
In this case you don't need to buy anything. Just dremel the slots the pickup coil is bolted with, and move it counterclockwise scoot 1/16" . I've also seen offset flywheel key, but idk if I would trust that. Advance in the ignition won't = power by itself.

While all instances are different, this guys results suggest otherwise.


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Super 8 / Re: Ignition Upgrade?
« on: December 12, 2014, 06:18:30 PM »
I see a lot of this refers to four stroke engines, but the results would no doubt be similar.  A timing advance seems to be the ticket for anything ignition related.  Thanks all for the input!

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Super 8 / Ignition Upgrade?
« on: December 11, 2014, 11:19:02 PM »
Hi all, new to the forum.  I have been creeping in the background for a day or two, and have not come across any information pertaining to ignition.  Does anyone have any experience with an upgraded ignition coil/wire/plug?  I know that doing this upgrade will not likely result in any 'seat of the pants' feel, but I do expect that it will result in a smoother idle, and easier starting.  I have done this upgrade on a truck one (MSD) and was impressed with the improvement.

This is the only manufacturer that I can find.

Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Kymco-Super-8-50cc-2T-High-Performance-Racing-2-Pin-HT-Lead-Coil-/300958816419

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Technical | How To / Re: Variator, roller weights and contra spring mechanics for dummies! Learn how it w
« on: December 10, 2014, 09:58:00 PM »
Great information here!  Worth a bump.

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Technical | How To / Re: Carb air screw special tool $3.95
« on: December 10, 2014, 09:14:35 PM »
Great post!  This is worthy of a bump.

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