More power!
- Thread starter Matt117
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Some things you can do to increase power are:
- replace stock exhaust pipe with one with an expansion chamber
- replace stock carb with one that with more fuel flow
- replace stock head with a high compression head
- porting the motor- intake and exhaust manifolds, drill piston, etc.. there is a right way and a wrong way to do this, make sure you do it correctly.
All of these things are discussed at length on this forum, use the search function to research them. Also, the more power you add the more vibration you will get and the more speed you will have, make certain your frame and brakes can handle it!
- replace stock exhaust pipe with one with an expansion chamber
- replace stock carb with one that with more fuel flow
- replace stock head with a high compression head
- porting the motor- intake and exhaust manifolds, drill piston, etc.. there is a right way and a wrong way to do this, make sure you do it correctly.
All of these things are discussed at length on this forum, use the search function to research them. Also, the more power you add the more vibration you will get and the more speed you will have, make certain your frame and brakes can handle it!
Step 1 is to run 3 or 4 tanks of fuel through it to get the rings seated. Lots of people neglect that step.
Now you need to decide where your desire for speed and your mechanical ability meet.
If it were my engine, I'd:
-Tear it completely apart
-Balance the rotating assembly
-Gasket match the transfers
-Reshape the intake and exhaust ports
-Clip the bottom of the piston at the intake to where it opens at 60 degrees after bdc.
-Expansion chamber exhaust (modified KTM 50, not some banana pipe POS)
-Fred head (CR machine)
-19mm walbro diaphragm or 19mm Mikuni (PZ19 is the cheaper clone) carburetor
Since it's a 66cc engine, it will have the torque. Change the rear sprocket to a 36t. You'll have to pedal a little faster before engaging the clutch, but I believe in you
Now you need to decide where your desire for speed and your mechanical ability meet.
If it were my engine, I'd:
-Tear it completely apart
-Balance the rotating assembly
-Gasket match the transfers
-Reshape the intake and exhaust ports
-Clip the bottom of the piston at the intake to where it opens at 60 degrees after bdc.
-Expansion chamber exhaust (modified KTM 50, not some banana pipe POS)
-Fred head (CR machine)
-19mm walbro diaphragm or 19mm Mikuni (PZ19 is the cheaper clone) carburetor
Since it's a 66cc engine, it will have the torque. Change the rear sprocket to a 36t. You'll have to pedal a little faster before engaging the clutch, but I believe in you
I'm a believer in the 19mm carb. Don't get me wrong, a simple jet change will work wonders! I just think there's more benefits of a better carb than the crappy (almost non-adjustable) NT carb.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?p=632054#post632054
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?p=632054#post632054
Before you start making the bike faster, make it safer. Too many new builders spend time and money trying to get more speed and power when they should be looking at their brakes, bearings and frame integrity. Make sure you can stop the bike before making it faster. Assure the bearings, rims, spokes, tires and especially the brakes are up to the task of more speed.
Remember. It's a bicycle, not a motorcycle.
Tom
Remember. It's a bicycle, not a motorcycle.
Tom
Motorcycles are expensive. So is insurance. What if he can't afford a motorcycle. There are plenty of ways to go a little faster on these bikes.
I agree, and there is nothing wrong with asking. I think the easiest upgrades are the expansion chamber and getting a smaller tooth rear sprocket. These are simple and provide a noticeable performance upgrade.
I think the real sprocket test is "will it go up ALL the hills?"
If it won't go up the hills and start away without a lot of pedaling, the smaller sprocket ain't gonna be fun.
Steve
If it won't go up the hills and start away without a lot of pedaling, the smaller sprocket ain't gonna be fun.
Steve
That's right.. don't take this info lightly.. once you start breaking 30mph on a regular basis you should upgrade the hubs to sealed bearing, tires to higher pressures. at least 40psi, have a good quality front brake like a disc or drum, and at least some kind of rear brake. Nothin' like the ol' cager not seeing you and pulling out in front of you while you're doing 45mph on the expressway.
45 on the expressway!??!
Allow me to edit the info about the 19mm carb. It seems like it's good for low end torque, but it's probably not the best for speed. I'm working the kinks out and I'll post results on the proper carburetor selection.
Allow me to edit the info about the 19mm carb. It seems like it's good for low end torque, but it's probably not the best for speed. I'm working the kinks out and I'll post results on the proper carburetor selection.
