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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 03:15:29 PM »
Excellent point Chris.  It takes forever to wind up to 30mph right now, but the restrict definitely helped the bike out of the hole.  The one I rented in FL required me to use my feet to get it going from a dead stop, not the case with the S8 right now. Interestingly, it is very smooth and acceptable all the way till about 25 MPH where it just seems to have little left to give.

BTW, thanks to all who replied.  This is a great forum, not only because good advise is dispensed from those who know what they are talking about, but also how quickly you get back.  Thanks again.

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 02:47:27 PM »
Right now, with a strong tailwind on essentially flat ground I can eak out maybe 30-32... so in warm weather, fully broken in, 35+ range seem possible (which is all the dealer ever really promised). My weight definitely will come into play on inclines.  Poor S8, I know how it feels from when I ride my bike.

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 02:13:10 PM »
The plan was to start with these and buy a motorcycle or bigger scooter if I continue to enjoy it.  In IA, a 150 needs motorcycle lic and insurance. I know I am too big for these, but the Rough House has no problem at all.

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 02:10:34 PM »
Also, back to the original question, does the cold weather make the air cooled engine perform poorly, and maybe in 70+ F weather it will perform better?

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 02:01:40 PM »
Thanks.  The dealer did put the new jet on.

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 01:29:51 PM »
BTW, anyone know the jet size of the jet that comes under the seat with the smooth variator boss? I thought I heard the dealer say 82?

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Super 8 / Re: My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 01:27:21 PM »
Thanks Guys.  It is a bit new to do that level of mod just yet.  If I can read between the lines, no one agrees that it is just a tight engine? In your experience, will I get any more speed between 300 and 600 miles? I might just keep it a season and sell/trade it and get another rough house.

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Super 8 / My 2014 Super 8 2T So slow
« on: March 29, 2015, 03:56:24 AM »
Hello forum. New to scooters (and forums for that matter).  Rented some in Daytona on Vacation, and loved it.  I bought a 2014 Super 8 2T, and had it derestricted by dealer at 165 miles (smooth variator & jet that came under seat, and drilled out exhaust).  I am 6 foot 6 inch (I know, that's why I bought a big scooter) and a bit fat at 270.  Now that you are done laughing, I can only get to about 30 MPH on flat ground.  The Super 8 starts and runs like a top otherwise. It has been cold out, about 45 degrees F, and it now has only about 325 miles.  I have been breaking it in, so only open throttle for maybe 30-45 second runs, then slow down for a while before another. Dealer was super nice, and sent mechanic to my house to verify derestrict was done properly, and test drove it.  He said Kymco engines are sometimes really "tight" and it will loosen up and be like a different bike and do high 30's or 40 MPH easy, but it could take till 5-600 miles.

I do trust this dealer, but I would love to hear that from a seasoned pro here.  I know that they loosen up, but another 10MPH?    The derestrict added about 5 or so MPH. 

BTW, I also bought a 2015 50cc Genuine Rough House, and that one almost knocks me off the seat with acceleration.  I only have 30 miles on that on and have not really opened it up, but it was not even breathing hard at speedo 40 MPH (though that seemed more generous than the Super 8).

Any comments appreciated.  I LOVE scooting around, but I am banished to residential back streets if it winds to a top speed of 30.

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