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Old 12-24-2008, 12:49 AM
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will my 70cc happytime motor gain more top speed after run in cauce i have done 50km and it can only get up to about 40km?? Could it could be cauce i am not getting enough air into the carby?
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Old 12-24-2008, 07:03 AM
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Default Re: more top end speed after run in

I have had kits that ranged from 25 mph (40 kph) to over 35 mph (60 kph).

A lot depends on the engine, which intake it has, how well the ports are matched, what type of muffler, ect.

Most all of them can be made to run 50-60 kph with a little work.

Break-in does help, but I think a lot of it is due to "tweaking the engine and components" during the break-in period.
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How is your mixture? What color is the plug?...that's where I'd start.
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Old 12-28-2008, 04:22 AM
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well i am running 20 to 1 and the plug is a nice brown colour!!
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:32 AM
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You'll get a little more power and maybe speed if you go to 24 to 1, or even 30-32 to 1 synthetic oil.

How's the break-in going? Has it picked up any speed yet?
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:38 AM
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i noticed a big difference in out-of-the-box power, between bushing and bearing motors.

bushing motors were quick from the start, but bearing motors dont achieve total power until you're into the third tank.

its a new motor. everything's tight, and the rings havent seated yet.
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Old 12-29-2008, 05:11 AM
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Default Re: more top end speed after run in

well when i first got it, it had a bit of power but no top speed so i drilled some holes in the carby filter cover and that made a bit of a different to the top speed but it seems to be not getting enough air.
Like when i ride i can put it full and it will get up too a speed and then the exhaust will make a vibration noise and it just wont go no more.

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Old 12-29-2008, 03:55 PM
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Default Re: more top end speed after run in

Have you checked your motor mounts? It is possible the fuel is foaming in the carb due to lose mounts or excess vibration.

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Old 12-30-2008, 06:27 PM
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well I have rubber between the frame and the mounts,and it is a smooth to ride.

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Old 12-30-2008, 07:36 PM
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Sound like it is going into a four cycle when it "gets there". Try a leaner carb setting. (one notch up on the needle.)
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