25 mph max 94 elite SA-50P ...normal?!?

fasterelite · Post by **fasterelite** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:14 pm

I just bought a 94 elite S SA50P
is it normal to only get up to 25 flat stretch 27-28 mph downhill?
If so what can I do beginner/mechanically to pep it up a bit (30-40mph)

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:10 pm

it is restricted in a few areas.

Transmission: the front pulley has a plate behind it preventing full travel inot high gear. http://www.scootertherapy.com/Eliteclutchpage.html

Exhaust:muffler has a washer welded in the header (where it bolts to engine) grind this out, drill 2 baffles from muffler like so

to get the best flow/backpressure combination. The pipe on a P is designed to be lower performance but this still helps

fasterelite · Post by **fasterelite** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:32 pm

Kenny, you are the master and I am young grasshopper. Thanks a bunch man. I will repost after the procedure.

fasterelite · Post by **fasterelite** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:50 pm

Kenny, You are the master! I bored out the muffler, took off the clutch plate, added a little oil to the gas and now I am burying the needle. 40+ mph!!! ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM YAY!!!!! 35 mph uphill all day!!
There was some thick blue smoke exhaust after the 1st full throttle run for about a mile. I let the engine rest for a few hours and all is well. Thank you immensely!

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:05 am

Zip tie open your oiler, that will solve any oil issues.

fasterelite · Post by **fasterelite** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:30 am

Kenny, thanks again for the advice, but i don't know what to keep open or where. Is that a necessary procedure/will it affect performance or mpg, since the blue exhaust was only momentary?
P.S. the 0-20 mph is phenomenally faster. Thanks a million!

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:48 am

Wont affect anything besides helping the motor live longer. Dac or somebody else with an elite can describe it better than I can.

Post by **noiseguy** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:55 am

I don't think that tying the pump open is needed on a stock bore, even with the modifications that you've made. Putting oil in the tank shouldn't be necessary either.

fasterelite · Post by **fasterelite** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:02 pm

Thank you both for your priceless wisdom. I only hope I can help you somehow someday!