Straight Up Performance » Entries tagged with "Yamaha Zuma 50"
A Better Build
Yamaha Zuma BWs 70cc Athena Stage6 Mikuni Dellorto Not really a better 70cc build but one that has worked out well in the shop that is used to build the SRC scooters for the road track. Since they are ridden hard care must go into the build to create a top running machine, The awesome power from a finely tuned Yamaha Zuma BWs two stroke scooter engine is enough lite up the Kart tracks that are visited SRC. Easy … Read entire article »
Filed under: Engines, Yamaha Zuma 50
High Performance Coils
Gas powered scooter engines need fuel spark and air which are all important. A lot of inexpensive scooters will have weak spark that affects idle and top end the most. The High Performance coils help to fix this by getting the correct voltage to the spark plug without wire and cap leakage which is the main problem with stock coils. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Performance Parts
V Force Reed Valve
Yamaha Zuma V Force Performance Reed Valve Certainly your Zuma is staving for fuel they make them all run lean which keeps them hot and slow with no fuel to get that kick when you crack the throttle. In comes the V Force reed Valves that replaces the run of the mill run the Zuma comes with stock with metal pedals that break and ruin your piston and cylinder the number one cause of engine failure. Adding the V Force Reed Valve along with an Airsal 70cc kit will greatly improve your top plus adding simply awesome bottom end. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Performance Parts, Yamaha Scooters, Yamaha Zuma 50
Fuel and Air Delivery
Fuel and Air Delivery Fuel and Air delivery is vital to all scooter engines running properly for best performance. Brand new most run fine when prepped correctly. After getting some miles on your scooter the additives in the fuel build in the carb. Fuel line lines become weak and crack. Air filters become dirty and clogged plus the air boxes on most don’t help much at all. If you have a more expensive or better quality scooter of course your system is much better. Most scooters are made to run lean in the first place for EPA regs. Your average small scooter will benefit from an improved fuel and air delivery system. Long story short a high flow fuel valve from Mikuni solves the problem along with a new fuel filter plus … Read entire article »
Filed under: 40QMB Two Stroke, Engines, Franco Morini, GY6 150cc, GY6 50cc, Honda Engines, Honda Scooters, Kymco Four Stroke, Kymco Two Stroke, Linhai/Yamaha, New Scooters, Performance Parts, Piaggio, Quad Racing, stock scooter parts, Yamaha Scooters, Yamaha Zuma 50
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Straight Up Performance is where you can find out info on all different types of scooters from twist and go models to classic Lambrettas and Vintage Vespa. Although the twist and go models are represented more here than any others you may find an article listed about a 64 Allstate Vespa or 72 Yamaha 90 two stroke motorcycle. Watch for how to’s and basic performance upgrades and tricks learned from top shops across the US. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Honda Scooters, New Scooters, Yamaha Scooters
