Piaggio Zip 70cc Cuts out at certain speed

Discussion in 'Scooter Tuning' started by Wunny, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. Wunny

    Wunny Member

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    Piaggio Zip 50 2T
    If I stay at about 60MPH constantly for around 5 minutes my bike cuts out(as if I pulled my key out). My bike starts straight up again and I've heard this is to do with my mixture screw? I can't full rev either or my bike bogs out.

    My current setup:
    PM tuning airfilter
    Polini Sports 70cc Kit
    115 jet
    Polini kevlar belt
    17.5mm Dellorto Carb


    Any ideas?
    Cheers,
    Wunny
     
  2. xplicit vehicle

    xplicit vehicle Member

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    PGO Big Max 50
    this could be a silly idea, but maybe its over heating?
    and mixture screw messes with your idle
     
  3. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    Piaggio Zip 05 plate
    try a 118 jet.
     
  4. JerseyJim

    JerseyJim Member

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    '99 Zip RST
    I had a similar issue with my similar set up, i turned out that the float needle wasnt opening far enough and allowing the fuel bowl to drain quicker than it could refill because of the angle the carb sat on the manifold. Some boiling water and leave the float to soften, bend the tag down that the needle sits on, quench it in some cold water to harden and presto, never had a problem since...
     
  5. Wunny

    Wunny Member

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    Piaggio Zip 50 2T
    I thought it was over heating as well but then my mate proved me wrong by saying that he had the same problem (then he messed around with his mixture screw and it worked) and there are other zips going faster but still don't cut out.

    @Jonnymarrw00t
    Could that actually be the problem?

    @JerseyJim
    Could you explain it step by step if you don't mind?

    Also, could getting a 21mm carb fix this problem?
    thanks alot guys,
    Nathan
     
  6. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    Only just seen I never replied to this. I'm going on you ran same setup as me! with a small open filter I ran a 118. Know someone with a BIG air filter running a 143
     

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