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Old 06-01-2011, 03:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was asked to comment on the engine off coasting thread. So I joined this forum. I am very interested in this subject . I have been a big fan of Craig Vetter for a long time. I also ride a 50 cc scooter to and from work . I get about 80 mpg

My main passion is land speed racing .I have the worlds fastest unfaired 250 ninja . and am .04mph from the title of worlds fastest Ninja 250.
Aerodynamics are everything in land speed racing , But as I am still studying this I have removed all my fairings to see how effective the fairing are . Racing with and with out fairings gives me real world experience,

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Old 06-01-2011, 08:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Then you must be a fan of the Buddfab streamliner. I never knew 50cc's could go 140+mph! I dig LSR too; but then again, if it's got high performance within sniffing distance, I'm all over it.

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Old 06-02-2011, 07:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Then you must be a fan of the Buddfab streamliner. I never knew 50cc's could go 140+mph! I dig LSR too; but then again, if it's got high performance within sniffing distance, I'm all over it.

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That thing is awsome It got 150 .now they are putting a bigger engine in it
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I saw the videos of them running in the 125cc class, and after that it made me question what I had believed in terms of just doing the traditional things to achieve speed.
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Old 06-03-2011, 10:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 06-03-2011, 10:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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This week went and I filled up the tank on my 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 50. 49cc two stroke.

I will track exact milage next week .But last week was 4 dollars and this week I put in 91 octane fuel because it was the same price as regular last week @399 a gallon and I have a long hill I climb and did not want any preignition.

Today a new scooter came into the shop. It is a 170cc fuel injected Buddy 170i.

The Genuine Scooter Company :: Buddy 170 Fuel Injected, 170i

I think I may just have to get this .Two year warranty and If I sell my scooter and an old 1988 250 ninja with 130000 miles on it. It will only cost me a few hundred bucks . I have heard it gets 93 mpg.I don't believe it and would love to be proven wrong.With 170cc and fuel injection I do know it will lay rubber and I know I can wheelie it.
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Old 06-06-2011, 11:03 PM   #8 (permalink)
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speed with economy is that some kind of oxy-moron? just know it works. welcome to em. your input will be fresh.
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:22 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I live in a place with hills. I love my 50cc scooter.it has 5000 miles .I ride around full throttle all the time.With a 170cc it is normal and no reason to go full pin
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Old 06-07-2011, 12:55 PM   #10 (permalink)
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How fast will a 50cc scooter go with a 180lb guy on board? Flat ground...

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