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jsorvik

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on: July 26, 2008, 04:30:02 PM
I have has a sunset for about 4 weeks and after 800 miles, I have to say that I love it so far! Everything is stock at this point with the exception of a Bestum trunk that I added and a cheap after-market wind screen. After the break-in period, I have a speed of about 38 mph on the flat. Up steep hills it maintains about 25 mph and downhill it approaches 47 mph.

Just for the record I weigh about 190, so I am not a light weight. Overall I am very impressed with the power/speed for a 50cc

Gas mileage seems to be around 65 mpg . . . which is close to what they advertise, but seems significantly less than other scooters. Does the morini motor have a tendency toward lower mpg?

A couple of other questions if anyone has answers:

  • What is a good source for replacement tires when the stock ones wear out? They are an odd size and I have not been able to find them online anywhere. I am especially concerns given the rumors that the sunset will not be imported any longer.
  • What size are the weights in the varietor? I would like to try some 5.5g Dr Pulleys.
  • My speed is off by approximately 6 mph. Is there any way to adjust? Would slightly larger tires help correct that?

Well enough for now. . . hope to hear from some of you sunset owners!

harry

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Reply #1 on: July 26, 2008, 05:58:04 PM
Hi,
Glad to see another TGB scooter owner here.
The tire on the Sunset is the same as the Delivery.
and of course go to the dealer for a replacement  remember that a
tire may last for 5 years on the shelf. ;)
Parts for discontinued scooters are stocked for a couple of years after.
 Add the fact that all the TGB 49cc motors are the same.

oilyhans
« Last Edit: July 27, 2008, 05:05:41 PM by harry »
i own a scooter shop  with rentals ,sales& racing parts.
i also appraise scooters for KBB.

2003 Vino classic stage 0.75
de-reged stock variator w/8g sliding weights.
1.5k rpm  springs
42mph
2005 veniceLX ~70cc~upjet~1.5k rpm springs & 7gr sliders
46mph
KeyWest de restricted~8gr slide

rjbosco

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Reply #2 on: August 02, 2008, 02:44:43 PM
I have a 2007 R50X scooter -- about 225 miles on it.  I too have noticed how far off the speedometer is (reads 6-7 mph high).  It gives the impression that you are going as fast as 37 mph when in fact the restrictor is doing its job, keeping the high-end at 30 mph.  Knowing that makes it particularly unnerving when going up a hill with cars behind you and the speedometer reads 24 mph (but you're actually going a lot slower than that).

Is there anything we can do to make the speedometer run more true?

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