How fast should this thing go?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I have borrowed my workmates Suzuki UZ50* and I have never ridden a 50cc scooter before so I have no idea how it should go.

But topped out at an indicated 42kph? It should go quicker than that, surely?

It feels as if it is sputtering for fuel or something like a high RPM misfire but when it starts doing it a (I shit you not) red light marked "Speed" starts flashing on the dash.. I suspect it is some sort of speed limiter - the thing is fuel injected and has an ECU etc.

I dunno. Surely the thing should go quicker than that? I got it home and checked the tyre pressures (a little low but not overly so) the air filter is clean and the spark plug looks OK.

Maybe its going as well as it is supposed to?




*bloody dealer will not put a WOF on my Triumph because it has a passenger seat but I took the passenger pegs off it. If it has a passenger seat it must have passenger pegs, apparetntly. So I have to go over there, put the pegs on (fingertight.....) and then fucking take them off again when he signs the WOF. Christ on a crutch.

[ducatilover]

If my FA50 can spank it... you're fucked

[Ender EnZed]

Pretty sure it should go faster than 42km/h.

Took a uz50 for a spin yesterday and a jog out today and I'd have to say they were pretty damn similar powerwise. I was expecting the jog to be more peppy but it really wasn't.

So I'm looking for a bit of advice on the two really.
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I want a bike that can comfortably do 60km/hm- that's about it really, I dont think I'll be going as far as 70cc or larger kits and other go faster bits.

Only scooter I've ridden was a PGO 2t with a wildly optimistic speedo but it was slightly faster than cars around town.

[FJRider]

[QUOTE=HenryDorsetCase;1130868195]I have borrowed my workmates Suzuki UZ50* and I have never ridden a 50cc scooter before so I have no idea how it should go.

But topped out at an indicated 42kph? It should go quicker than that, surely?

And you KNOW the speedo is accurate because ... ??????? And you know the engine is fresh ... because ..?????????

It feels as if it is sputtering for fuel or something like a high RPM misfire but when it starts doing it a (I shit you not) red light marked "Speed" starts flashing on the dash.. I suspect it is some sort of speed limiter - the thing is fuel injected and has an ECU etc.

You seem to believe the model you rode was a perfect example of it's type.

MAYBE .. it isn't ..

I dunno. Surely the thing should go quicker than that? I got it home and checked the tyre pressures (a little low but not overly so) the air filter is clean and the spark plug looks OK.

Did you check the air filter ... That might have more influence on it's power/speed than tyre pressure.

Maybe its going as well as it is supposed to?

maybe ... maybe not ...

[Big Dog]

Depends a lot on the amount of meat it is hauling.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Tazz]

Depends a lot on the amount of meat it is hauling.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

That's a politer way of putting it than I had ready to go

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's a politer way of putting it than I had ready to go

68kg naked. call it 72kg ready to ride.

air cleaner looked OK when I took it out so did the spark plug. it allegedly has a restrictor in it that restricts the belt so I might whip it off.

but honestly, riding it these past couple days has completely reinforced my opinion of 50cc scooters being unsafe at any speed. I get my bike back today thank goodness.

[nodrog:Me]

68kg naked.

pics plz!

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[Big Dog]

68kg naked. call it 72kg ready to ride.

air cleaner looked OK when I took it out so did the spark plug. it allegedly has a restrictor in it that restricts the belt so I might whip it off.

but honestly, riding it these past couple days has completely reinforced my opinion of 50cc scooters being unsafe at any speed. I get my bike back today thank goodness.

4 stroke 50ccs are normally restricted via a washer at the join between the muffler and the header. Replace the washer with a gasket. Good for another 10-20%.

Doesn't change the fact the suspension will be for a weight range of 30-45 kgs.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

Decent handling can be had from a shock upgrade.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[caspernz]

Depends a lot on the amount of meat it is hauling.

Very subtle joke sir...

[nodrog:Me]

Doesn't change the fact the suspension will be for a weight range of 30-45 kgs.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

I didnt know they were marketed to pre school samoan children.