Truenotch Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 So I decided that I wouldn't put up a thread for this until I got a speeding ticket on it ..... BUT .... scooters draw zero police attention so I gave up. It's a 1982 FA50 in 2 stroke blue Mods: De-mirrored left handlebar, "Re-jetted" throttle needle, Custom 1-3/4" Muffler (Car muff converted into makeshift spannie chamber), Reamed exhaust port, Matched exh manifold, 2 speed auto from FS50 (but using FA50 big wheels, not FS small wheels). Originally got this for free from a friends dad. It was in a bit of a sorry state - not running and was quite filthy. He'd taken good care of it over the years, though, and was gutted that he couldn't find the fault. Took it home and got to work. My old man happened to take a break from work at around the same time and spent ages getting it going, straightening wheels and cleaning things up. Had to replace the wiring strap using parts from my old scootercross FA50. Did all that, add fuel and oil - Brrriiiiingg**** It lived. Since then I've changed the trans to the one from the FS, which is a 2 stage auto deal. The FS originally had a tiny wheel on the back, so I figured add big wheel and gain KPH... Worked well. Also sanded down the throttle needle that goes through the jet for more gas at high throttle. Did the muffler at the same time and it made a huge difference, it loves the fuel and when you throw the enrichener/ choke on it un locks 5kph or so. At first it would do 70K everywhere! No problems... but since then it's run out of 2 stroke once and is probably a bit coked up so chuggs along at around 65 on the flat with no wind... pretty happy with that since it did 45 originally. The clock only goes up to 60 and the needle stops near the bottom of the gauge... Where it stops = at least 70k. Smiles per mile are at least 1:1 ratio . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 So Sweet ! yours has the same smile ratio as mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Its transporting a bonsai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Fuck bonzai FTW. Where is Al Meyagi when ya need him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 we need scooter/moped track day/races Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Next OS trackday = if you own one, you bring it or Ban? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 5 min lap times ftw. taupo was fun on the front tugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 yb100 allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Is is classed as a moped? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 depends, not really 'classed' as anything with rego on hold it may be slightly unfair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Technically we aint allowed bikes on same trackday as cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Luch time special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Technically we aint allowed bikes on same trackday as cars What about when we stop for lunch, just sending all the scooters out for 2 laps of extreme smokey action? Just as a side and completely unrelated note, when eurosport ran their last trackday they did a motorkahna type thing all timed with cones set out etc for some of the day. It looked pretty epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Im sure we can get em out, we will just let the dudes know its for a cruise not race etc. They may want proper gears thats all. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolan Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 by moped do yo mean scooter? lulz. jsut put a spanny on my vespa tonight. tis the bomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 suggest new forum section fa50's and the people they love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 suggest new forum sectionfa50's and the people they love +1 for moped scooter section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The Ratrod: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Next OS trackday = if you own one, you bring it or Ban? Or just have scooter/small motosickle track day at mt welly go cart track... is bloody good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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