Vento Zip R3 Turbocam Moped ?

[k4rkc]

[maddog]

[oilyhans]

[Madd Hatter]

[50/50]

[Cyberian]

[Madd Hatter]

ok!!! uhhh

go to hondaspree.net and talk to burnt test

[50/50]

k4rkc-I'd check out the burnt toast dude MH refers to, but I think the variator is has a washer between the halves that limits the belt travel.

Cyberian-Here's a link showing how to de-strict a Kymco which uses a bushing, it'll give you an idea of what's involved. You must use an impact wrench to remove the variator nut, the electric type works fine.

http://www.scootertherapy.com/bosspage.html

I've seen a picture tutorial on the vento type but I'll have to find it as I lost the link.

And remember running a de-stricted, air-cooled scooter WFO in the summer for an extended period of time will overheat the engine.

Have a nice day.

[Madd Hatter]

[benny]

If he burnt up a belt, the nut was loose. Dealers in FL change the boss out before they sell them.

"put the outer pully half back on, being carefull to get the splines aligned properly. You must be able to spin the nut on by hand, all the way so that the clutch halves are bottomed out together. Wiggle the pully with your fingers while spinning the nut on to be sure it is on all the way, and correct."

If the 2 halfs of the pulley are not tight together, you get this----
I found that out on my Derbi.

[benny]

FYI---

From: <pocphil@s...>
Date: Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:32 pm
Subject: Re: [TwistnGoScoot] Re: ATLANTIS owners

MOST <50cc scooters shipped into the U.S. (Legally recognized by DOT) are restricted in some way.
They are restricted because 90% of the bikes the distributors sell go to states that can license and title a <50cc scooter as a Moped.
Most of these states also have regulations that prohibit the bike from a speed greater than 30mph and a HP rating of less than 3 or 5 Depending on the State.
So, Manufacturers will "Restrict" all of the bikes they send to America.
They do this by several means.
Restrictor Washer welded into the Exhaust
Dead-end tube welded to the exhaust
Electronic Rev Limiter built into the CDI
Transmission restrictor ring build into the Transmission.
All of these methods can be defeated allowing the bike to perform in the same way it would in the European market.
It doesn't hurt the bike in any way. In fact it's allowing it to perform in the way the designers intended. In most cases running a bike "restricted" not only makes it slow, but the constant restriction in the flow of exhaust gunks the hell out of the motor.
150cc and bigger bikes are NOT restricted. They don't have to be.
Their only restriction/limitation is the design of the motor.
Some of the Super-Scooters like the S'wing and the Burgman are restricted electronically to keep their top speed below a certain velocity. My SilverWing hits the wall at 110 miles per hour. Obviously it could go faster, but it won't.
Keep in mind, if you live in a state that classifies your scooter as a moped, derestricting it makes it ILLEGAL. If a cop sees you traveling at 30+ he's got every right to pop you for either Illegal registration or unauthorized modification.
With the HUGE increase in the popularity of scooters many Law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for guys running around on moped plates at 30+.
Restrictions suck, I'd love to see every state take up the same legislation we have in Ohio regarding Mopeds and Motorcycles. Anyone who can't bother to get their M/C license shouldn't be riding anything bigger/faster than a moped anyway.
In Ohio ALL of our scooters are titled as Motorcycles. Removing the Restrictors is something we do to EVERY scooter as part of Assembly.

Phil Waters - Pride Of Cleveland Scooters
2078 W.25th St.
Cleveland, Oh 44113
216-737-0700
www.clevelandscooters.com

[benny]

http://www.solanocycle.com/kymco_people50.php

This dealer in Florida can tell you how to de-restrict any of the bikes he sells and get you any (if needed) parts to replace. Also posted is the top speeds you will get after de-restricted.

[50/50]

Thanks Benny I was looking for that info.

You gotta get variator re-assembled correctly and the nut tightened properly.

If you strip the threads by over-tightening with an impact wrench you'll be buying a new crankshaft. Might be better to let a shop do the work if your not familiar with the tool.

[benny]

[50/50]

Polini & Malossi are top shelf variators.

A torque wrench (even one from Sears) is a good idea when re-assembling critical parts.

torque wrench's hold up much better (remain accurate) in daily use.