How can I tell if theres a bbk on my scoot?
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How can I tell if theres a bbk on my scoot?
I was reading the instructions for the 48mm bbk and it says to drill holes in the top of the airbox cover. When I bought my 85 Spree, it had holes drilled in it already. Does that mean theres been a bbk installed? How can I tell? FYI, I haven't purchased a bbk. I was just reading the instructions posted here in the forums to do a possible upgrade. Thanks.
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Wheelman-111
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Re: How can I tell if theres a bbk on my scoot?
Greetings:
Is the previous owner(s) not available to ask? Folks drill holes for all kinds of reasons, usually wrong. A stock-engine Spree needs the airbox to remain as Honda-san ordained, but some think that the extra holes will improve air flow, and thus performance. They are mistaken. However it is possible that the bigger-bore 68cc big block DOES need a little more access to O-two. If you can't ask about its history, you will need to remove the plastics, cooling shroud and cylinder head to measure your cylinder diameter with a caliper.
Is the previous owner(s) not available to ask? Folks drill holes for all kinds of reasons, usually wrong. A stock-engine Spree needs the airbox to remain as Honda-san ordained, but some think that the extra holes will improve air flow, and thus performance. They are mistaken. However it is possible that the bigger-bore 68cc big block DOES need a little more access to O-two. If you can't ask about its history, you will need to remove the plastics, cooling shroud and cylinder head to measure your cylinder diameter with a caliper.
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
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tazland001
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Re: How can I tell if theres a bbk on my scoot?
You are so right wheel. People do the strangest things when trying to get more speed. Everyone knows I lived in Vegas for a long time. The funny thing about Vegas is it is a 24 hour town. Has anyone ever seen what tweekers can do to a scooter. OMG some of the things I have seen.
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Re: How can I tell if theres a bbk on my scoot?
Hahahaha I'll second that. I've been in car stereo and electronics and tweekers will come in the shop w the weirdest stuff ripped apart in the weirdest ways.