Athena performance parts for 2T Piaggio AC engines

If you're looking for performance upgrades, then a worthwhile consideration for engines fitted with a Piaggio air cooled engine are the following Athena parts:

Piaggio air cooled engines (e.g. Piaggio Zip / NRG)

Athena HP 70cc cylinder kit

The Athena HP 70cc aluminium sports cylinder kit provides very useable all round performance throughout the rev range making it perfect for the street. The porting and quality of this kit is excellent and it's also very durable. This particular kit features a single piston ring, carbon fibre reed petals and a bunch of gaskets. Fits all Piaggio air cooled engines.

We recommend using a bigger carb of 17.5mm or above, however this kit will still work fine with the original carburettor with a jetting increase of 10-15% along with a performance exhaust system.

Product code: AD/069200/1

Athena HPR Racing 70cc cylinder kit

This is the Athena HPR Racing 70cc cylinder kit from Athena. Like the Athena HP 70cc cylinder kit, the porting and quality is excellent and again, very durable. The HPR Racing kit features a revised port layout and flat top piston for added power. The HPR kit is higher revving than the HP kit and requires a suitable exhaust like the Yasuni C16 or Doppler RR7 for example. You will also need to use a suitable carburettor of 17.5mm or above, however the kit will work with the standard carb with a jet increase of at least 10-15%. Included in the kit are carbon fibre reed petals and a bunch of gaskets to alter squish.

Product code: AD/082000

Athena Platinum drive belt

The Athena Platinum series of drive belts are made in Japan so you can expect the same quality and performance as Polini drive belts. Made from reinforced Kevlar, Athena Platinum drive belts are also extremely hard wearing. Please note that Kevlar drive belts require around 100 miles to wear in.

Product code: AD/S41PLAT015

Athena unlimited CDI unit

Increase your revs with an Athena unlimited CDI unit. This CDI is designed for race use and once fitted will remove all the barriers of the standard CDI and allow your scooter to be unleashed with an unrestricted unlimited revs unit.

Product code: AD/CDI06

50cc road tuning suggestions for Piaggio LC engines

Looking for performance parts can be confusing, especially when there are so many products to choose from. If your scooter has a Piaggio liquid cooled engine then the following suggestions will assist you in getting the best performance on the road as well as keeping your scooter reliable for everyday use:

PIAGGIO 50cc LIQUID COOLED ENGINES

For two-stroke Piaggio 50cc liquid cooled engines which are present in most Gilera/Piaggio scooters like the Gilera Runner, Piaggio NRG, Zip SP, Aprilia SR 50 R Carb etc. we recommend the following:

Cylinder kits: Picking the right 70cc kit all depends on how you want your scooter to perform. The Doppler S7R 70cc cylinder is the most powerful kit available for anyone on a budget at just £119.95 and it's quite a revvy kit meaning it’s great for anyone wanting flat out speed, but bear in mind all the power is at the top of the rev range. Alternatively the Athena HP70 is a pretty powerful aluminium cylinder kit but has very punchy power right from the bottom so it's perfect for them standing starts from the lights.

Exhaust Systems: Don’t hold back when buying an exhaust as on a two-stroke scooter it plays a crucial role in releasing potential power from your engine. The Leo Vince TT is the best all round performer for anyone on a budget and works great on 50cc scoots and relatively well on 70cc cylinder kits too. If you're able to stretch your budget to between the £120/£140 mark then go for either the Doppler S3R or the Polini Team 2 as these are revvier pipes that will help you squeeze a few extra bhp out of your scooter. If you want the most power available out of the above mentioned cylinder kits then the Yasuni C16 will give you just that but at a slightly higher price.

Variator Kits: These are often overlooked but they're one of the most important components for any scooter tuner. There are lots to choose from but we recommend using either the Polini 6 roller or the Polini 9 roller variator. Also note that the roller weights will need to be changed to match your particular set-up, rider weight etc.

The above components will make the biggest improvement in speed on your Piaggio/Gilera scooter. The following parts will further improve performance for anyone who wants to stretch their budget:

Carburettors: Piaggio and Gilera scooters made from 2005 onwards already have a 17.5mm carburettor as standard. So we recommend either the YSN 21mm or the Polini 21mm. To get the best set-up use an open type foam filter and alter the jetting to suit.

Gear kits: Providing you have a 70cc kit installed you can fit a gear up kit. Available in a number of percentages they offer an increase in top speed. Top Racing three piece kits come pre-pressed so they can be installed easier. Polini gear kits are top of the line but this comes at a higher price and need to be pressed before fitting.

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7: Opticparts Soundboard (NRG/Typhoon/SR)

If you're thinking about investing in a soundboard then this is definitely the best of the bunch. With a leather look covering and brushed steel handles along with a perfect fit, this one is difficult to beat. Couple this with blue LEDs inserted around each 70W RMS speaker and unbelievable sound quality (2 x 150W two channel output), for such a compact unit you'll be amazed. Not only that you'll be delighted to know that we've reduced the price to just £69.99 as part of our 12 Days of Christmas promotion.

Opticparts Soundboard

RRP: £107.28

NOW £69.99!

Each unit is ready to fit with a simple plus and minus connection direct to the battery, once this is done plug in your mp3 player, iPod or discman and impress your friends. The six LEDs that surround both speakers can be switched on constant as a lighting source or can flash in unison with any mental tunes you wanna play. This particular model is suitable for the Piaggio NRG, Typhoon and Aprilia SR.

For more info, pics and a full fitment list take a look at our product page.

To receive this product in time for Christmas, make sure you place an order before our last dispatch date which is 20 December. This special offer is available until early January 2011.