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Post by sdverona on Jul 28, 2013 2:51:01 GMT -6
Hey all! ;D Just wanted to share a couple of pics of my ALMOST completed 2012 SSR Verona aka the Znen Classic ZN150T-E. Here is a list of the modifications that I have done so far: • NCY 170cc BBK • Taiwanese 62mm head • Performance CDI • NGK Iridium Plug • Performance Spark Plug Wire • Custom Cold Air Intake • Uni Foam Filter • EGR Blockoff • Oko 30mm CVK Carb • Gates CVT Belt • Plasti-dipped Wheels • Prima Whitewalls (100/90-10) Things I still want to modify: • Complete handlebar setup (superbar conversion) • 10x7 Fatty Tire Setup • Custom exhaust • Complete CVT upgrade and here are some pics:    So with the mods I have done so far I can maintain a speed of 60-65mph at WOT, and about 45-50mph comfortably depending on the terrain. I love the looks that I get from people on the road when they see a retro scoot fly by them! I'd love to here what you all think. Let me know! |
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Post by tvnacman on Jul 28, 2013 6:33:51 GMT -6
the pictures look like professional studio pictures .
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Post by sdverona on Jul 28, 2013 7:22:05 GMT -6
the pictures look like professional studio pictures . John Thank you for the kind words about the photos. It's mainly because I do photography on the side. ;D |
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Post by tvnacman on Jul 28, 2013 8:39:04 GMT -6
the pictures look like professional studio pictures . John Thank you for the kind words about the photos. It's mainly because I do photography on the side. ;D I see the quality of your work !!!!!! John |
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Post by sdverona on Jul 28, 2013 12:58:43 GMT -6
Thank you for the kind words about the photos. It's mainly because I do photography on the side. ;D I see the quality of your work !!!!!! John Thank you! It's greatly appreciated! ;D |
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Post by itlives on Jul 30, 2013 16:53:41 GMT -6
This is my first post here. That's a great looking scooter. I have a lot to learn about all the mods and things. Your scooter looks just like the one I got my wife. Here's is red and white but you have a more retro look. What is a "NCY 170cc BBK"?
I say again GREAT looking ride!
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Post by sdverona on Jul 31, 2013 9:19:05 GMT -6
This is my first post here. That's a great looking scooter. I have a lot to learn about all the mods and things. Your scooter looks just like the one I got my wife. Here's is red and white but you have a more retro look. What is a "NCY 170cc BBK"? I say again GREAT looking ride! Thanks for the kind words! You should post some pictures of your scoots. To answer your question, BBK stands for Big Bore Kit so I swapped out my stock top end for a larger piston and bigger intake and exhaust ports to bump my CC's to somewhere around 170cc. ;D And let me tell ya... the scoot is now alive after doing that!  |
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Post by kalee on Jul 31, 2013 12:17:38 GMT -6
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Nice looking bike & great pictures
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Post by sjrainsford on Jul 31, 2013 23:49:04 GMT -6
That's lovely! You've done a really good job there.
Have a look at my pictures in one of the other threads. (I didn't bother getting my SLR out for them though, sorry).
I have a scooter called a Sinnis Spirit which is another rebranded ZNEN classic style so very similar to yours. However it's a 125 being from the UK. I'd like mine to go a little faster. It will cruise at 45mph, but the drive train seems to vibrate a little after 50mph. Feels like the gearing needs changing.
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Post by jct842 on Aug 1, 2013 8:46:04 GMT -6
Been drooling over that scooter since you posted its picture. It would be a shame for me to ride one like it around here with the dirt roads I have to go on to get from house to the highway to town.
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Post by sdverona on Aug 1, 2013 11:48:51 GMT -6
That's lovely! You've done a really good job there. Have a look at my pictures in one of the other threads. (I didn't bother getting my SLR out for them though, sorry). I have a scooter called a Sinnis Spirit which is another rebranded ZNEN classic style so very similar to yours. However it's a 125 being from the UK. I'd like mine to go a little faster. It will cruise at 45mph, but the drive train seems to vibrate a little after 50mph. Feels like the gearing needs changing. Thank you for the compliments! Yours looks great also.  |
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Post by sdverona on Aug 1, 2013 15:04:37 GMT -6
Been drooling over that scooter since you posted its picture. It would be a shame for me to ride one like it around here with the dirt roads I have to go on to get from house to the highway to town. Thank you for the kind words! I constantly have people stopping me and asking me about it, so I must have done something right! haha |
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Post by sjrainsford on Aug 6, 2013 11:03:20 GMT -6
How's the suspension on yours; do you find it quite crashy? I'd say it's one of the let downs on my Znen. I'm not sure I'd feel safe on mine at 60mph, even though I wish it would cruise at that speed. It would be so useful here in the UK.
Also, do you find you get a bit of vibration at around 50mph from the belt area?
Finally, with your mods did you manage to get a tachometer so you can see what revs it is doing etc for tuning the drive?
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Post by sdverona on Aug 6, 2013 13:38:36 GMT -6
How's the suspension on yours; do you find it quite crashy? I'd say it's one of the let downs on my Znen. I'm not sure I'd feel safe on mine at 60mph, even though I wish it would cruise at that speed. It would be so useful here in the UK. Also, do you find you get a bit of vibration at around 50mph from the belt area? Finally, with your mods did you manage to get a tachometer so you can see what revs it is doing etc for tuning the drive? A tach is an upgrade that I want to do next because I do need to know what the revs are at to fine tune it more. The suspension is a bit soft, I'll agree with you on that one, and I also feel the vibrating from the belt area also... no idea why. That's something to definitely look into. |
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Post by sjrainsford on Aug 7, 2013 7:09:09 GMT -6
Yeah, now I've got up the courage to go over 50mph the belt area vibration seems to die back down again.
I just feel like I may be over revving the engine at that speed so wouldn't want to run it that long.
Tyre pressures make a big difference though, and I'm now running 20psi front and 30 - 32psi on the rear. I started with the same pressures that Piaggio recommend for their Vespa with a similar weight and size.
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