Polini Scooter Team 3 exhaust system for Aprilia Scarabeo 50

The latest Team 3 system to come out of Polini's R & D department is suitable for Aprilia Scarabeo 50cc Piaggio engined scooters. Developed with their extensive knowledge of on track racing it has technical features inspired from the top of the range Big Evolution system. The black laser engraved silencer gives an aggressive look whilst the specific size and shape of the expansion chamber increases engine performance right through the RPM range on stock 50cc and cast iron 70cc cylinder kits. Made from P04 steel shells designed to with stand vibrations which are joined via a neat TIG welding process giving great mechanical strength and reliability too.

AD/200.0300

New Limited Edition Polini Big Evolution Exhaust Systems

 

The latest Big Evolution 70cc exhaust system to be released from Polini exploits even more performance and power from Piaggio engines. Designed specifically for use with Big Evolution 70cc cylinder kits making for a perfect fitment with the three holed manifold stub. The limited edition features a turned manifold pipe, this creates a venturi effect improving gas scavenging which in turn increase power output right up to 14000 RPM. The expansion chamber is hand made from 17 separate pieces making for a real visually pleasing look and the stinger pipe can be disassembled allowing you to insert different sized nozzles changing the power at different engine revolutions. Last but not least the silencer is also a new design with a larger outside diameter which Polini claim has also improved power output.

200.0231 - RRP £TBC

New improved Polini Big Evolution air filters

Polini have improved their 'Big Evolution' air filters to better exploit engine carburetion.

The air filter pictured above (Polini product code: 203.0159) features a 'truncated cone' shape, it's easy to fit and is suitable for Yamaha Minarelli horizontal engines equipped with a Polini PWK carburetor. The sponge has a high filtering capacity which traps all the impurities in the air while allowing air to flow efficiently through to the carb.

The above air filter (Polini product code: 203.0160) again has a truncated cone, it's easy to install and comes with a set of sleeves of different diameters to allow fitment with most of the popular carbs.

RRP for the above products: 38 Euros (£30.59) + VAT

For more performance parts from Polini, take a look at our website.

New piston pin cages for Polini Evolution and Big Evolution engines

New silver and copper plated piston pin cages for Evolution and Big Evolution engines are now available from Polini.

12 pin silver-plated cage (12x17x15.7)
Polini product code: 280.0056

RRP: 15 Euros (£12) + VAT



13 pin copper-plated cage (13x17x17.3)
Polini product code: 280.0057

RRP: 20 Euros (£16) + VAT

For more Polini products, take a look at our website.

Video: Nissan GT-R vs Pedstop 94cc Piaggio Zip

Straightliners: Zip vs GT-R

So, 480hp Nissan GT-R versus our race tuned Polini Big Evolution 94cc Zip, head to head, which would win in a sprint race? Well if you've attended drag race meets before then you'll know that highly tuned high-spec race scoots are like missiles when it comes to straight line speed. We knew our Zip tuned to the hilt with Polini goodies would deliver, it was then down to Sam, assigned to the controls, to launch the Zip off the line. How would our pocket rocket compare against the ferocious might of Godzilla? Sit back and watch the video...

Nissan GT-R vs Pedstop 94cc Piaggio Zip

The Nissan GT-R is world renowned for being one of the fastest cars on the block with a staggering 0-60 acceleration time along with a scary top speed. The GT-R has been in numerous comparisons against equally big hp cars and motorcycles, but we think it’s time for our race scooter to try its luck against Godzilla in a less than 100 meter showdown. Crazy it may be but the scooter in question is tuned to the edge of its life and with some basic mathematics its power-to-weight ratio is nearly 650hp compared to the GT-R’s stock 480hp. Even we're not sure how this will turn out but it will be a giggle finding out.

Coming soon... Watch our 94cc 25.5hp Piaggio Zip go head to head with the GT-R in our up-and-coming video. In the meantime, check out our previous movies on YouTube.

Adrenalin Pedstop @ Scooter Shootout 2011

On Sunday 2nd October the Scooter Shootout sprinting event took place, feeling the need for speed we took our racing Zips to Elvington near York for some quarter mile action.

The turnout was good with folk from all around the country attending. Thankfully the rain held off and riders were able to get plenty of runs up the drag strip. There was plenty for punters to see too including trade stalls, dyno testing, moto gymkhana and other attractions. Sit back and watch our video with Chris (Orange Polini 94cc Big Evolution Zip) and Sam (Aqua Green 77cc Zip) clocking up some cool 15sec/85mph+ quarter mile times:



At the time of writing it's looking like the event could take place again next year - a promising sign that scooter drag racing is gaining in popularity once again in the UK. Look out for us at a drag strip next season. And who knows, we might have something special planned for the next Scooter Shootout...

For more info and photos from Sunday's racing at Elvington, head on over to petrolmag.net to read an article on the event.

For Polini scooter parts, look here.

Watch more of our scooter videos on our YouTube Channel.

New uprated Polini Big Evolution reed valve

Comprising of 0.3mm carbon reeds, vulcanised rubber to withstand high working temperatures and a fixing plate machined from solid anodised aluminium this new improved Polini reed valve for Big Evolution Piaggio engines offers more air, more mixture and more power. Suggested assembly with a 24, 26 or 28mm carb.

Polini product code: 213.0055
RRP: 54.50 Euros (+ VAT)

For more scooter performance products from Polini, take a look here.

BSSO scooter racing action at Lydden Hill

The 2011 BSSO series continues – Rounds 8 & 9 took place at Lydden Hill in Kent on 30/31 July. Pedstop's Sam Schofield was there supporting the cause. Despite a lack of sleep, a breakdown and two crashes he still had a smile on his face at the end.

Sit back and watch the action in our onboard footage from race two of round 9. Keep an eye out for flying debris and Sam's crash at the end of the video:



You can also read Sam's account of how it went at this round over at petrolmag.net

BSSO 2011 Championship - Rounds 5 & 6: Cadwell Park

With just one week in between rounds this gave our race team precious little time to get the bikes ready in time for Cadwell last weekend. After a disastrous round at Donington, Joe Raves' departure from the team left Josh and Sam to come up with the goods. Frustratingly the weekend was a non-event for Josh due to technical problems which meant losing valuable championship points. In day two the heat was on in more ways than one, thankfully Sam seemed to keep his cool. Get the full low down on BSSO Rounds 5 & 6 in our article at petrolmag.net. And for your entertainment here's the video:

Polini Team 2 Exhaust Redesign

The ever popular Polini Team 2 exhaust for Piaggio and Minarelli horizontal engines has had a bit of a revamp in terms of its appearance. The silencer is now black similar to the Big Evo systems and the bracket design has been made stronger. Just to remind you, Polini Team exhausts work great on 50cc and 70cc road cylinders. Precise fitment and exceptional quality from Polini makes the Team 2 a worthy contender amongst other well known brands.

Polini Big Evolution scooter performance parts

We're keen advocates of Polini performance parts here at Adrenalin and for good reasons. If you've been considering purchasing any of their latest Big Evolution products then the following should be of interest.

Adrenalin Pedstop's 27.7hp Polini 94cc Piaggio Zip SP

Polini's Big Evolution - A New Chapter in Scooter Tuning

2010 saw the release of Polini’s range of Big Evo kits for 50cc Piaggio and Minarelli engines intended solely for competition use. The product range consists of 70cc, 84cc and 94cc configurations created from a selection of cylinder and crank combinations. With a brand new cylinder design and a full range of components to complement the kit, Polini weren’t hanging around and were going all out to match the constantly evolving range of products that surface on an annual basis for these popular engines.

2010 brought home great results for us using the Big Evo 70cc engine in the UK BSSO series with our rider Josh Brown who won races and set new lap records including a new lap time at the Three Sisters racetrack in Wigan. And for the second year running Josh was able to take the BSSO championship and be crowned champion once again. The engine in Josh’s Zip was originally supplied by Polini as a fully built race engine. Further enhancements were made by us in conjunction with Darrell Taylor at 50ccTuning through ongoing development and adjustments to the performance of the engine to suit UK racetracks – bear in mind that the engine was originally set up by Polini technicians for use on the shorter Italian circuits.

Adrenalin's Polini Big Evolution 94cc Piaggio Zip SP Race Bike

2011 comes as a new year and with it the feeling of trying something new, so out came the Big Evo 94cc engine with a view to running it at a race meeting or two. Currently the 94cc engine can be seen fitted to our shop demonstrator for all to drool over.


The Big Evo 94cc Piaggio configuration comprises of a 52mm cylinder kit and a 44mm long stroke crankshaft giving an actual capacity of 93.39cc using the ACU formula (bore x bore x stroke x 0.785). The build started out with a major shopping list of components and includes a brand new set of crankcases. After seeing the odd case fail in the past, the decision to use new casings was a no brainer coupled with the fact that the engine has to be machined out to accept both the crank and cylinder – the most powerful and highest torque producing kit around. The crankcases also benefit from additional strengthening thanks to the new bolt-on Polini Torsen WD which reduces engine flex by making the casing dual sided.



Keep an eye on our blog... In future blog posts we'll take you through some of the engine work including crankcase preparation, additional porting work and water pump assembly.

New Polini pin cage for Piaggio and Yamaha Big Evolution kit

Our friends at Polini Motori inform us that a new pin cage is now available for the Piaggio and Yamaha Big Evolution kit. By all accounts the old cage (part no: 280.0013) won't be produced anymore. The new cage (part no: 280.0015) comes with rollers and features a clever design, RRP is 8.33 Euros + VAT. This is how it fits together:

Pedstop Polini 94cc Piaggio Zip 2011 season racing scoot

Dyno tested at 27.7hp and capable of reaching a top speed of 98mph - could our 94cc Polini Big Evolution racing Zip be the fastest Zip in the UK?

Well we know it's quick so we'll be heading out to the drag strip for some quarter mile action as soon as the racing season begins, why not come and join us?

In the meantime, here's a video taster of our 94cc Zip fresh off the dyno:

Polini Big Evolution minimoto grips / exhaust traction springs

Fresh from Italy are these Polini Big Evolution minimoto grips in those distinctive black and blue Polini colours:

RRP: £21.85 OUR PRICE: £18.60

Also from Polini are these exhaust traction springs available in pairs with three lengths to choose from:

Prices as follows:

53mm: £5.35 / 67mm: £5.35 / 79mm: £6.90

Pedstop BSSO 2011 Series Race Package

If you're thinking about getting into scooter racing this year then now is the time to sort out your ride for the coming season. The start of the 2011 BSSO Series is just a few months away and we've come up with a very special offer designed to make scooter racing more accessible than ever before.

PEDSTOP RACE PACKAGE

What we can offer you is a complete set of high end parts, all the kit you need to build a high spec race engine. The best thing about the deal is the price - just £1900 which is a massive saving. What's more we'll credit you with £200 after completing a race in the BSSO Series.

After Pedstop rider Josh Brown's championship win in last year's BSSO series, it goes without saying that we have complete confidence in the product. And as with all Polini products we're able to offer expert advice and technical support.

If you'd like to take advantage of this amazing offer then you must adhere to the following terms and conditions:

• One race package only per rider
• This package is only available to BSSO members through Adrenalin Pedstop
• Adrenalin Pedstop decals must be used at each race event
• Riders must be aged 13 or over
• Adrenalin Scooter Performance Parts holds no responsibility for the build of each engine or any maintenance

For further details or to order, please call us direct on 01226 630020.

2011 Polini Evolution 70cc/94cc 2T Piaggio/Minarelli LC engines

If you've got the need for speed and desire an out and out race spec engine then how about this - a complete race engine built by the Polini factory...

Each engine has its own unique number and is built to Polini's exacting standards and every engine is dyno tested before being signed off by Polini's technicians. Two formats are available: 2T Piaggio liquid cooled (e.g. Piaggio Zip 50 SP 1996-99 / 50 SP 2001 onwards) or 2T Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled (e.g. Yamaha Aerox 50 / MBK Nitro 50 / Yamaha Jog RR) with a choice of 70cc or 94cc.

PIAGGIO 2T LC

Polini's new 2011 Evolution Piaggio 70cc engine (product code: AD/050.0937) has the same 47.6mm cylinder as well as the same layout as the 94cc big bore kit and is capable of producing between 24 to 25hp. The latest engine carries all the usual goodies along with the new Evolution cylinder (47.6mm), a new crankshaft and the latest ignition system which we already like very much, not forgetting the latest Big Evolution exhaust.

If you're looking for maximum performance then Polini's 94cc Big Evolution engine (product code: AD/050.0938) is capable of producing between 27 and 30hp! Again, not only do you get the very latest high end Polini performance products, you're getting a blue print for speed, an engine put together by expert technicians at Polini.

MINARELLI 2T HORIZONTAL LC

Polini's 70cc Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled engine, like the Piaggio version, is capable of a very impressive 25hp. Not only do you get an extensive list of high end racing parts pre-fitted, the crankcase and cylinder are also ported to Polini's very precise standards to ensure optimum performance. For a full list of all the components fitted to this engine, take a look at our product page: Polini 70cc Big Evolution Minarelli horizontal engine (product code: AD/050.0939).

If you want to go a step further then how about the 94cc Big Evolution engine (product code: AD/050.0940), this is capable of between 27 to 30hp, suffice to say it's a bit of a monster.

The proof is in the pudding as they say and after Pedstop rider Josh Brown's blistering performance in last year's BSSO series we have no doubts about the capabilities of these engines. Anyone interested in purchasing please call us direct on 01226 630020. We can also offer a good discount to anyone interested in using a Polini engine in this year's BSSO series. As usual we're able to offer expert advice and technical support on all Polini products.

POLINI

Polini Motori have been around since the 1940s building and tinkering with mopeds and scooters. They have very extensive knowledge and this shows as they've grown from a small family run business to a very reputable international company.



Based in Italy, the home of big scooter brands like Piaggio and Gilera, Polini produce a huge range of tuning and performance parts for scooters like the popular Piaggio NRG, Gilera Runner plus many others. Their product line ranges from scooter exhaust systems and 70cc cylinder kits through to brake discs and clutch kits. Polini's most popular products are the Evolution range which are high-end race parts designed for the track. The knowledge and experience that Polini have gained over the year gives them the opportunity to excel in every aspect of scooter racing including holding their own racing series, the Polini Cup, over in Italy racing with the likes of Piaggio Zip SP and NRG liquid cooled scooters.

Here at Adrenalin Pedstop we stock almost every scooter related product available from Polini for a range of scooters like the Gilera Runner, Gilera Ice, Piaggio Liberty, Piaggio Typhoon, Piaggio Zip, Piaggio NRG, Yamaha Aerox, Yamaha Slider, Yamaha Neos plus many more. Our most popular sellers being Polini transmission parts like variator kits, Kevlar belts and clutches. We currently hold the 2010 UK BSSO Championship title which was achieved on a Piaggio Zip SP fitted with a array of Polini Evolution parts and piloted by Josh Brown.

Take a look at our entire Polini product range.

Or to whet your appetite, here's a small sample of Polini products available for four popular scooters:

Peugeot Speedfight

Polini air cooled 70cc cylinder kit (Product code: AD/142.0147)

Polini Speed Control transmission kit for Peugeot engines (e.g. Peugeot Speedfight 50)
(Product code: AD/241.510.2)






Polini For Race 3 exhaust (Product code: AD/200.0251)

Yamaha Aerox

Polini 94cc Big Evolution LC cylinder kit for Minarelli horizontal engines (e.g. Yamaha Aerox 50)

(Product code: AD/155.0111)

Polini Big Evolution 44mm long stroke crankshaft for Minarelli horizontal engines (Product code: AD/210.0023)

Polini 9 roller Super Speed variator kit for Minarelli engines (Product code: AD/241.640)

Gilera Runner

Polini Evolution 3 70cc LC race cylinder kit
(Product code: AD/140.0206)

Polini Evolution crankshaft for Piaggio 50/70cc engines (Product code: AD/210.0002)

Polini 9 roller Super Speed variator kit for Piaggio engines (Product code: AD/241.639)

Piaggio NRG/ Zip (Air cooled)

Polini 70cc aluminium air cooled cylinder kit for Piaggio engines (Product code: AD/140.0185)

Polini Speed Clutch for Piaggio engines (e.g. Piaggio NRG Mc3 LC)
(Product code: AD/140.0185)

Polini Kevlar drive belt (Product code: AD/248.029)

Polini Big Evolution air filter

Polini’s new Big Evolution air filter has been specially designed to be used in conjunction with other Big Evo parts like the 94cc cylinder kits, exhaust and long stroke cranks, so you know it’s all about the best possible performance and quality intended for the track. Good news is that the Big Evolution air filter comes with a handful of different sized reducers so it will fit almost every carburettor. We think it’s perfect for all you scooter tuners out there who want the best parts available.

Product code and link: AD/203.0147

Video - Project Zip: BSSO Round 7 - Three Sisters

Our Project Zip saga came to a close in the final showdown in this year's BSSO series which took place at Three Sisters earlier this month. Josh's crash in the previous round at Cadwell Park meant that he had to start at the back of the grid. Despite this he managed to work his way through the field overtaking the opposition including the likes of the big cc classic scooter riders in true David and Goliath style. Josh finished first in his class but judging by the way he raced finishing first overall was the only thing on his mind. Zack Tingle also put in a good performance but he's had some bad luck this year, a crash in lap four took away his chance of finishing the race.

After the early morning mist disappeared and the racing got underway it was frantic action from the start with riders putting in their best performance in order to claim those championship points and for some, victory in the 2010 series:



The final race of the BSSO 2010 series was the icing on the cake. The Three Sisters circuit had its fair share of racing talent but the power of Polini was on our side and Josh managed to claim victory with a superb first place win. Josh was closely followed by Young Gun Joe Ravenscroft who appeared to pull some serious racing skills out of the bag towards the end of the series. Meanwhile, DNF's seem to have been the theme of the year for Pedstop rider Zack Tingle who, unless we're mistaken, has yet to finish a race! Better luck next time Zack. All in all a successful first year of racing for the Adrenalin Pedstop crew and a memorable one too.