CDI upgrade Bullet RS50

[Ripmax]

Just bought a 2013 Bullet RS50 and asked the dealer to fit an unrestricted CDI unit. The standard CDI is a TM00248-1 and they fitted a TM00248-2. Does anyone know if the latter CDI is much of an upgrade?
I've just ordered a Technigas next R exhaust. What other mods would you suggest? From what I've read theres a restrictor in the variator, is this true? Will it cause any excessive wear if it is removed?
Cheers all.

[harry]

no idea about your part numbers   in the US  they are different .
the stock cdi only allows about 8,000 rpm  .  the upgrade  will allow about 9-10,500rpm.
 you really need some kind of a upgrade that will produce more rpms
like your pipe to take advantage of the upgraded cdi.

yes on stock TGB's there is a wedding ring in the variator  but that depends on the
the destination state or country   the scooter is  going to depending on the laws..
as for  excess wear, not really .  your cdi  maybe the worst potential issue
  stock cranks don't like excessive  rpms  if you get up to 12,000 rpm the stock cranks have a  habit of flying apart . thats the other reason  the scooter is restricted.

the best way to get more speed from your scooter is to use a racing variator ,
sliders  and up gear.  none of that stuff changes the actual motors rpm .
they just make better use of what you have...

the US R50x has some variations
SHAFT, DRIVE 15T
GEAR, FINAL DRIVEN 35T
SHAFT COMP., IDLE  51T/10T         
        
     later models
SHAFT, DRIVE  12T
GEAR, FINAL DRIVEN  41T   
SHAFT COMP., IDLE  49T/11T      

 oilyhans



 

[Ripmax]

Thank you for the detailed reply.
At the moment wide open throttle on a flat road I'll be pushing 8500 rpm with a redline of 11000 rpm. It feels like the transmission (variator) is holding back any further speed.
So removing the so called 'wedding ring' in the variator is a free way of gaining extra kph/mph of top speed?
Is there any websites or illustrations showing an exploded view of the variator so I know exactly which part to remove. I'm assuming it's just a washer/spacer to limit the variators expansion.
Cheers

[harry]

goto utube  search for removing scooter variator restictor

look at the parts manual
http://www.peirspeed.com/Cobrasales/parts/tgb/TGB%20R50X%20Parts%20Manual.htm

see section     6.CVT

 oilyhans

[Ripmax]

Cheers Oilyhans for your help.
All I can say is wow. Fitted the Technigas next R exhaust and removed the 'wedding ring' spacer and it has transformed my scooter. Engine has more torque and I've gained about 10 kph top speed. I can now cruise at 60 kph at about 80% throttle instead of WOT.
The nasty resonation I used to get through the transmission has now gone too.

[harry]

sweet , i love it when a plan comes together! 
don't get a ticket...or blow it up..so you should
check your plug color a few times to make sure your not to lean,
start asap.. 

oilyhans

[Ripmax]

Another question Harry,
I would rather upgrade to a performance carby rather than re-jetting the standard one, and while I am at it, I might as well fit a better variator.
What would you recommend? A local scooter shop in Oz sells Malossi carbs and variators. I want quality items with good instructions on fitment and set-up.
Will performance carbs suited to my engine be a direct bolt on in terms of linkages, throttle cable, etc?
Thanks again for your informative advice.
Or if you have a better modification plan please advise me.
Cheers
Dyson
Malossi Multivar 2000 - High performance variator system?
The Malossi PHVA carburettor series?

[harry]

well ,i've never used any malossi gear so i can't tell you much

 i've fitted standard mikuni carbs and  other TGB clutches & variators
with good luck , but had to remake a few carb cables  ,usually the inner cable is too
short and i put in a new inner.

oilyhans