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(More customer reviews)The engine is way too powerful for this scooter. If you wide open throttle it (WOT) out of the box, something IS going to bust. There is a "break-in" period on this scooter, you need to ride it well below 20mph for about 3-4 tanks of fuel, and NEVER WOT during this "break-in" period.
Other things to remember about this scooter:
- The bars have a tendency to become wobbly. If this happens, simply hand tighten the large washer on the bottom of the handlebars, where the handlebar pole connects to the frame.
- Always mix gas & oil as exactly as you can, as described in the owner's manual. Too lean (not enough oil) or to rich (too much oil) will ruin the engine.
- After you break in the engine (like I described earlier), have a professional small engines shop tune the carb for you. This will offer the most power and efficiency for the altitude and climate you live in. Be sure to tell them what gas/oil mixture you are running through it so they can tune the carb accordingly.
- Always be sure to keep the chain well lubed and at a proper tension. To adjust the chain, loosen two matching nuts under the engine on the right side, the engine will move up/down and that will tighten/loosen the chain. Once the chain is adjusted to your liking, fully tighten the two nuts back up.
- Periodically check all nuts and bolts to make sure they are nice and tight. Use threadlocker on any bolts you feel necessary.
- And last but not least, keep the engine (and the rest of the scooter) clean! Use a damp rag to wipe it down and a dry rag to dry it after riding in rough conditions. Keeping the scooter clean will prevent dirt from coming off and catching in the chain.
One last word of advice, never WOT this scooter for any long period of time. The engine on this beast is much too powerful for the scooter itself, and something will go wrong if you WOT for long periods of time.
If proper care is taken, riding this thing is a freaking blast. It's the ultimate thrill ride.
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Go-Ped GTR46R Trail Ripper Gas Powered Full Suspension Off-Road Scooter (Sinister Black)The latest addition to the Go-Ped line, the Trail Ripper gas-powered competition scooter sets a new benchmark for power and speed in the motorized stand-up scooter market. The Trail Ripper boasts never-before-seen power and stunning speed, yet it remains true to the lightweight Go-Ped tradition, weighing in at only 35 pounds. The scooter is powered by the same motor as the fearless Trail Ripper GTR46, with a patent-pending centrifugal clutch chain-drive mechanism geared at 6:76, 4.2 horsepower of power, and 2.31 foot-pounds of torque. Tunable, it can even reach 5.5-plus horsepower and 2.6-plus foot-pounds of torque with the addition of an after-market expansion chamber.
All of Patmont Motor Werks finest racing components come standard with the Go-Ped GTR46R: a heavy-duty 4130 Chromyl steel frame and double-sided fork, pneumatic TT tires mounted with magnesium rims, and 20-inch motorcycle-style "Tim Patmont bend" racing handlebars fitted with a slide tube clamp and pro control levers. The front and rear Mad Dog disc brakes, meanwhile, offer excellent braking performance that's perfectly matched for the power output of the scooter.
Available in four powder-coated colors--gloss black, championship orange, Ferrari red, and Beach Boy blue, The Trail Ripper reaches speeds of up to 30 miles per hour and offers a weight capacity of 400 pounds.
Specifications:
Engine model: GP460RS
Engine type: Single cylinder, 2 stroke, air cooled
Engine displacement: 45.7cc
Engine power: 4.5 horsepower
Engine ignition: Electronic
Engine cutoff: Handlebar kill switch
Carburetor: Walbro
Transmission: Centrifugal clutch/chain drive
Frame: Aircraft-quality 4130 Chromyl frame
Fork: Bothy, aircraft-quality 4130 Chromyl fork
Fuel: Gas and 2-cycle oil @ 25:1 mix
Fuel capacity: 1.5 liters
Max speed: 30 miles per hour
Handlebar: Reinforced 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, motorcycle style
Wheels: 10-inch pneumatic TT
Rims: Magnesium
Brakes: Mad Dog disc braking system
Foldable: Yes
Max capacity: 400 pounds
Weight: 35 pounds
Folded dimensions: 43 by 19 by 24 inches (W x H x D)
Unfolded dimensions: 43 by 44 by 24 inches (W x H x D)
Warranty: lifetime warranty on frame and fork
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