96cc L/C "UFO" Zuma (Resurrection)
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Frank the Tank
The Butcher!
rims look nice
i have a question about the sound system. how do u control it? is there a deck in the trunk?
also, y not change the tires? the stock ones cant b that safe at that high speed? same with the brake setup
i have a question about the sound system. how do u control it? is there a deck in the trunk?
also, y not change the tires? the stock ones cant b that safe at that high speed? same with the brake setup
Frank the Tank
The Butcher!
would the 50cc rims fit?
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
Frank the Tank said:
Hi
I just use my Panasonic portable CD/MP3/radio player attached to my belt. Instead of pluging the ear buds, I plug the power amp.
I've installed Bridgestone ML-50 tires.
I've done some research and Ridah was right. The Aerox 100 rims should fit. They have 130mm drum brakes just like my 2005 Zuma. I'll likely upgrade next winter.
The stock front brakes are fine If you don't do circuit racing. That is... They brake fine if you don't over heat them. Which is not too likely in normal driving conditions. Once I upgrade to the Aerox 13" rims. I'll have a better selection of brakes to chose from.
Juan
Juan
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
New seat
The new Corbin leather seat has arrived...
It is expensive $270 US. It is a few pounds heavier than stock. And very hard (but confortable). The biggest difference is the shape. The stock one curves downwards like seating on a log. The Corbin curves upward. it's a bucket seat.
An unexpected effect is that it seals the trunk better and my subwoofer sounds better than ever.
Over all. If you only burn one or two tanks per week, or like to keep things light for racing. Stick with the stock. But if like me. You like to go often on two or three tanks rides. Your butt will likely apreciate the Corbin.
Juan
The new Corbin leather seat has arrived...
It is expensive $270 US. It is a few pounds heavier than stock. And very hard (but confortable). The biggest difference is the shape. The stock one curves downwards like seating on a log. The Corbin curves upward. it's a bucket seat.
An unexpected effect is that it seals the trunk better and my subwoofer sounds better than ever.
Over all. If you only burn one or two tanks per week, or like to keep things light for racing. Stick with the stock. But if like me. You like to go often on two or three tanks rides. Your butt will likely apreciate the Corbin.
Juan
Black~Nightmare
Well-Known Member
what the?? 
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
New gas shocks !
Well...
After six weeks of waiting, my new shocks have arrived. The bad news
was that the required 4cm shock extender was still in back order. I
stinmed about not been able to install the new shock for God knows how long...
So I fabricated and arc welded my own steel extenders.
The good news is that they sent me a absorber model $150 more expensive for the same price. Thank You !!!
It has spring preloading adjust and air preassure adjust. And to make
a long technical story short. You just coarse adjust with the air
preasure (around 200psi) and then you fine adjust with the spring
preload.
I just came back from an hour long ride where I went over every bump I
could lay my eyes upon. The people following me must have thought that
I was nuts, drunk or both.
I was happy with the OEM absorber. It's a good one. But this is amazing!
The ride is super accurate and feels more secure. You can take curves
over bumps and it feels solid. No skeeping at all.
But something super noticeable that I was'nt expecting is that the scooter's
nose don't dive nearly as much when hard breaking as before.
I truly was'nt expecting so much improvement in handling. This is
going to take my riding to new level !
Well...
After six weeks of waiting, my new shocks have arrived. The bad news
was that the required 4cm shock extender was still in back order. I
stinmed about not been able to install the new shock for God knows how long...
So I fabricated and arc welded my own steel extenders.
The good news is that they sent me a absorber model $150 more expensive for the same price. Thank You !!!
It has spring preloading adjust and air preassure adjust. And to make
a long technical story short. You just coarse adjust with the air
preasure (around 200psi) and then you fine adjust with the spring
preload.
I just came back from an hour long ride where I went over every bump I
could lay my eyes upon. The people following me must have thought that
I was nuts, drunk or both.
I was happy with the OEM absorber. It's a good one. But this is amazing!
The ride is super accurate and feels more secure. You can take curves
over bumps and it feels solid. No skeeping at all.
But something super noticeable that I was'nt expecting is that the scooter's
nose don't dive nearly as much when hard breaking as before.
I truly was'nt expecting so much improvement in handling. This is
going to take my riding to new level !
Frank the Tank
The Butcher!
what kind of shock is it and how much did it cost?
would u say that considering the price, is it worth changing the stock shock to an aftermarket one?
would u say that considering the price, is it worth changing the stock shock to an aftermarket one?
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
rydah said:
HeHeHe... You got the idea of what I'm after. A cruiser scoot. Got the sadle bags et all.
It's made by IMCA (Italy). It sels for $360 CND. I got lucky and got it for only $200.
Yes. It makes a big difference in handling, specialy over bumps. And also reduces nose diving when breaking.
Is it worth the money? That depends on your "disposable income".
The stock Zuma shock is very decent, meant for two peoples. But yes, there is a difference.
Their site is not very informative.
http://www.imca.it/index.html
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
A tale of two pipes
Hi
This post is of special interest for those with Minarelli strokers. Because it is so hard to find good pipes for strokers.
Dave from Strokeit has found a great Taiwanise pipe made by Pheng-e. I've had a good week to play with mine. And what a difference !
With my old pipe (the popular Koso). I was only getting 10K. With the new one 12K. Not only that, but despite the higher RPM's . My motor is actually running 5C cooler. And I've had to down jet from 144 to 140.
Naturally. I had to totally re-tune my transmission. But what power!
Hi
This post is of special interest for those with Minarelli strokers. Because it is so hard to find good pipes for strokers.
Dave from Strokeit has found a great Taiwanise pipe made by Pheng-e. I've had a good week to play with mine. And what a difference !
With my old pipe (the popular Koso). I was only getting 10K. With the new one 12K. Not only that, but despite the higher RPM's . My motor is actually running 5C cooler. And I've had to down jet from 144 to 140.
Naturally. I had to totally re-tune my transmission. But what power!
(-KingAppie-)
IR-customer
nice pipe.
is it pre-made for the cilinder?
is it pre-made for the cilinder?
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
It's just a new mass produced pipe from Taiwan. Suposedly rated up to 125cc. She's made of heavy guage metal, more like an OEM muffler.
Yes. That's a security nut for car wheels. I just welded the bolt to it.
Yes. That's a security nut for car wheels. I just welded the bolt to it.
Neos86R
J.R-T Neo's
Astrolopitec said:
Nice scooter you'll have there
I like the paintjob very much
btw you did a pretty nice tuning work over there with your 'carter'
Is a custom made exhaust nothing for you?
You'll get more power and usually the looks are nice to
In Holland you'll pay about 150 - 300 euro's for a custom made pipe, but for that money you'll have the max of your cylinder
In my eyes is it better for your engine
Good luck with the further progress of your scoot.
Astrolopitec
Well-Known Member
Get in tuch with Dave at:
http://www.strokeitimports.com/stroke it imports home.htm
The pipe is not yet displayed on his site. But he's imported a lot of 16 pipes. I'm sure that they'll go fast once the word gets out. Because they are trully superior to the venerable Koso's.
I know that in Europe Tecnigas and others make pipes for the 100cc class. But no one imports them to North America. The stroker market is just too small.
http://www.strokeitimports.com/stroke it imports home.htm
The pipe is not yet displayed on his site. But he's imported a lot of 16 pipes. I'm sure that they'll go fast once the word gets out. Because they are trully superior to the venerable Koso's.
I know that in Europe Tecnigas and others make pipes for the 100cc class. But no one imports them to North America. The stroker market is just too small.
