GY6 4t clutch springs

[HillsOhNo]

I`ve written elsewhere that we are trying everything we can to make our super 8 4t go up our steep hills.

Its my young lads bike, but I rode it today and it really seems to hold on to a too high gear for far too long.

I`m hoping when we pop the new 4.7 gram rollers in tomorrow the old ones are a bit flat here and there as really seems to hold on to a higher gear until it finally makes a change.

The bike only shows about 3000 miles though so I expect the rollers to be fine. Sadly !!!!

If not flatish I reckon its a 2 stroke from here, we are going to buy a sym Euro jet 50 2 stroke now too for him and it will hopefully keep up with his mates.

Yesterday up a 4 mile hill he was doing about 12 mph, his mates 2 strokes 37 ish !!!! its just no good whatever we do I think, he needs a 2 stroke, anyone have experiance of the sym by the way.

Anyway I was thinking would it help to fit stiffer clutch springs I think someone mentioned it ( thanks).
  Does anyone know what is stock on the super 8 or agility etc GY6 engine, please I see you can but 1k 1.5k or 2k any suggestions please and I think we only want to move up one nodge as want to keep acceleration.

Many Thanks Mark.

[zombie]

The only thought I have  right now is HOW MUCH?? Put it on C   G's llist. Only hate to see potential gone by..

[HillsOhNo]

If we can get the Kymco super 8 sorted to cope with the hills we may keep the 4t as I quite fancy the odd ride with my son, road tax is only £15 a year and my cars insurance place told me I can ride the Kymco on my car ins even if not insured in anyones name directly but just 3rd party, I have to get on it off road and similarly get off the same as not insured with me off it if you will.

We are just getting the cash togther for the 07 sym 2 srtoke not too bad from a nice dealer.

Best Mark.

[zombie]

My only thought then is: Oh CRAP,,,Get a car,,, Forget ALL the scoot cr-p!

[HillsOhNo]

We were hoping our son would wait until 17 and get a car but the cheapest insurance his 17 year old friend can find for a car, the smallest car is £1200 + 3rd party only and thats not likely easy to get in the UK so hes thinking 2 wheels until he`s 21.

To be honest whatever cc he would be better off with a geared bike to keep it in the hot spot on the hills but his mates all have scoots.

Must admit I love the styling on his super 8, blue and yellow, looks lovely.

Best Mark.

[Shaka]

I think you need a stiffer main clutch spring, not the the 3 small ones, just to clarify.  I don't think the small ones will help with the hills.  They just help with the initial launch off the line.

[HillsOhNo]

Hi thanks, thats much appreciated,m anyone know what the main spring is standard please and the next peg up.

Thanks Mark.

[zombie]

cgi.ebay.co.uk/RACE-CLUTCH-SPRINGS-2000rpm-for-KYMCO-Super-8,- Heroism_W0QQitemZ300348386396QQcmdZViewItemQQi. Here's a good start on ebayU.K.

[griffon_j9]

Hi,

Just visited the uk kymco site, have you looled there yet?

The 4 stroke super 8 and 2 stroke seem to be restricted.... is there a way to remove the restriction (governor?) for them?
http://www.kymco.co.uk/productdetail.php?product_id=7     (4 stroke)
http://www.kymco.co.uk/productdetail.php?product_id=4     (2 stroke)
Also the kymco uk site seems to think you can get free insurance for scoots from 50cc to 125cc (learner bikes?)

http://www.kymco.co.uk/

Or you could look for the super 8 125cc  (65 mph!  )
http://www.kymco.co.uk/productdetail.php?product_id=14

Of course the insurance is only on the new bikes ...... but just thought I would mention it
http://www.kymco.co.uk/insurance.php

of course they make all the supers different colors..... but if you like the color of one you could probably over time just switch out the panels to get the colors you like for the bike you need. 

anyway good luck and hope what ever you decide works out!

later