Athena performance parts for 2T Piaggio LC engines

Athena produce aftermarket parts for a wide range of scooters and are a good option if you want good power increases and reliability. Here we've put together a few suggestions for getting the most out of a two-stroke Piaggio liquid cooled engine:

Piaggio liquid cooled engines (e.g. Gilera Runner)

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

We recommend you use a bigger carburettor of 17.5mm or above, however this kit will work fine with the original carb with a jet increase of at least 10-15% along with a performance exhaust.

Product code: AD/071500

Athena HPR Racing 70cc cylinder kit
The HPR Racing 70cc cylinder kit from Athena, like the HP cylinder kit is again a quality product with some great porting and it's also very durable. The way this kit differs from the HP kit is that it has a revised port layout and features a flat top piston for added power. This kit is also higher revving and therefore requires a suitable exhaust like the Yasuni C16 or Doppler RR7. This kit will work in conjunction with the standard carb with a jetting increase of at least 10-15%, but for best performance we recommend using the HPR kit with a 17.5mm carb or above. Also included in the kit are carbon fibre reed petals and a collection of gaskets.

Product code: AD/082500

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 the Polini drive belts. Made from reinforced Kevlar Athena Platinum drive belts are extremely hard wearing. Please note that kevlar drive belts take around 100 miles to wear in.

Product code: AD/S41PLAT015

Athena unlimited rev CDI unit
Increase your revs! Designed for race use, this device once fitted will remove all the barriers of the standard CDI and give you the benefits of a free revving unlimited unit. This will give you full control of your scooter's power - unrestricted.

Product code: AD/CDI06

Athena performance parts for 2T Peugeot vertical AC engines

Athena was founded in 1973 and comprises of a group of seven companies that produce gaskets, cylinder kits, belts and CDI units plus many other parts. Based in Italy their main interests began with the production of motocross parts of which Athena are still very successful in throughout the world. Now producing genuine and performance tuning parts for a range of scooters like the Piaggio NRG, Diesis, Liberty, Zip, Gilera Runner, Ice, Nexus, Yamaha Aerox, Slider, Jog R, MBK Nitro, Peugeot Speedfight etc. They are the only company in the world to produce full engine gasket sets for every make and model of scooter, moped, motorcycle, jet ski and out board made to date. They supply not only replacement parts but a big range of aftermarket parts intended for track use like HPR racing cylinder kits and unlimited CDI units.

Peugeot vertical air cooled engines (e.g Peugeot Speedfight 50 Air, Trekker 50, Vivacity 50)

Athena HP 70cc cylinder kit

The Athena HP 70cc aluminium cylinder kit for Peugeot vertical AC engines provides very useable all round performance throughout the rev range making if perfect for the street. The porting and quality of these kits is excellent making them extremely durable.

Product code: AD/070600

Athena Platinum drive belt

Athena's Platinum series of drive belts are made in Japan so you can expect the same quality and performance as Polini belts. Made from reinforced Kevlar Athena Platinum drive belts are extremely hard wearing.

Product code: AD/S41PLAT010

Athena unlimited rev CDI unit

Increase your revs! Designed for track use, this CDI removes all the barriers of the standard CDI by replacing it with an unlimited free revving Athena CDI unit. Now you can be in full control of your scooter's power - unrestricted.

Product code: AD/CDI05

50cc road tuning suggestions for Peugeot vertical AC engines

In the world of scooter tuning today there's a wide selection of tuning parts available. This may leave you a little confused when choosing the right parts to make your scooter more useable. So, we've put together a few suggestions for parts that can be used reliably if you use your scooter daily on the road

PEUGEOT VERTICAL AIR COOLED ENGINES

For two-stroke Peugeot vertical air cooled engined scooters like the Peugeot Speedfight, Trekker, Vivacity etc. the tuning process should be approached slightly differently due to the engines being a bit awkward to set up.

Cylinder kits: The Polini cast iron 70cc kit gives good bottom end power and will work well with most exhausts. The only other alternative is the Athena HP70 which is an aluminium kit and will produce more power than the Polini.

Exhaust systems: Again the Leo Vince TT is the best budget exhaust in terms of power for money. The Doppler RR7 or the Polini For Race 3 are the best performing exhausts available but at a slightly higher price bracket above £150.

Variators:  The Artek K2 or the Doppler S2BR variators seem to work better on Peugeot engines in our opinion. A contrast spring and three sets of rollers are included so you can play around with the transmission to get your scooter set up correctly.

Carburettors: On Peugeot engines we recommend doing away with the standard inlet and carburettor. Replace the inlet manifold for one that accepts a push fitting for the carb like the Top Racing aluminium inlet manifold. Also replace the reed block for an Enki R2 aluminium reed block then finally  a YSN 17.5mm or Polini 19mm carb.

50cc road tuning suggestions for Minarelli horizontal LC engines

Within the world of scooter tuning today there is a big selection of tuning parts available. This may leave you a little stuck when trying to choose the correct parts that actually make your scooter more useable. So we've put a few suggestions together to help you get the best reliable everyday road performance from a 50cc scooter using reputable parts that work well together. The following list applies to two-stroke 50cc scooters fitted with a Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled engine:

MINARELLI HORIZONTAL LIQUID COOLED ENGINES

For Minarelli horizontal liquid cooled engine scooters such as the Yamaha Aerox, Jog RR, MBK Nitro, Mach G, Malaguti F15 Firefox, Italjet Dragster etc. we recommend the following parts:

Cylinder Kits: The Stage6 Streetrace 70cc kit is a cast iron kit that gives very useable bottom end power which is perfect for whizzing around town or practicing wheelies. Alternatively the Italkit aluminium 70cc kit will provide quite a bit more power but higher up in the rev range, perfect for all you speed freaks.

Exhaust systems: Again the Leo Vince TT is the best budget all round performer. The Tecnigas Trek or Artek K1 will see better power gains and release more of the 70cc kits potential. For anyone using a high revving aluminium road going cylinder then the Yasuni C16 is a must for anyone serious about speed.

Variators: This is the most substantial upgrade for any Minarelli engine as the standard article is very poor. The Polini 6 or Polini 9 roller variator kits are very easy to set up and give very consistent performance. Also the Doppler S2BR works really well on the Minarelli engine as it raises the rollers to 19x15.5 rather than the standard 15x12's.

So far we've mentioned the three main upgrades necessary to up the power of your ped. A carb upgrade and gear kit will further boost performance for anyone who has a larger budget available:

Carburettors: Minarelli engines normally have around an 11.5mm standard carburettor. For everyday use on the road we recommend a 17.5mm carb as it’s still fairly compact so therefore fits into the cramped space it sits. The Polini 17.5mm carburettor is made by Dell'Orto and can be easily set up for the original air box or a sports foam filter.

Gear Kits: Gear kits increase the gear ratios resulting in an increase in top speed. Top Racing 4 part kits come pre-pressed for easy fitting. Polini gear kits have undergone extensive testing to give you the best ratio for use with 70cc cylinder kits.

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.

FREE Classified Ads! Sell a scooter on Scooter Exchange

If you're thinking about selling a motorcycle or scooter (or you're thinking about buying one) then give our FREE Classified Ads a try with Scooter Exchange, think Auto Trader and you get the idea.

Advertising a scooter for sale on our website is easy and unlike other sites it won't cost you anything. If you've got all the information to hand inputting the details should only take a few minutes of your time. Add some photos, submit your ad and away you go. Here's a quick guide to help you get started:

First of all, go to the main Scooter Exchange page on our website. You'll see a box that says 'Advertise With Us', click on 'Create Advert' to begin:

Make sure you've read through the rules then click on 'Continue' to proceed:

The next step is to fill out all the details:

Step 1: Advert Information - this is the essential info that people will see alongside a photo of the bike you're selling. It's best to keep the wording factual and straight to the point. Think of key points that might help sell your bike. Input your contact details then select how long you want the add to be displayed for, you have a choice of 7 or 14 days.

Step 2: Vehicle Information - our manufacturer and model list is quite comprehensive, simply select what it is you're selling from the drop-down menus. If the make or model isn't listed, click on 'Specify your own' and fill out the boxes. Proceed to input the rest of the details.

Step 3: Vehicle Features - this section is basically an itemised list of features that you can select using tick boxes. If you want to be more specific about any upgrades and so on you can add this info within the Description in Step 1.

Step 4: Images - This is where you can add a photo of what you're selling. You can't advertise anything on Scooter Exchange without any pictures. You can upload up to five images directly from your computer. Once you're satisified with all the details in your advert, click on 'Continue' to submit your advert to us.

Please note that your advert won't appear instantly, it may take a few hours to appear on our website if not sooner.

Here's an example advert in our Classified listings:

Clicking on the photo in the listing then takes you to the actual For Sale page which is laid out like this:

Worth a mention is that we've added a useful little section at the bottom left of each page for any parts that are available for the particular bike/scooter that's up for sale. It's handy for potential buyers to know what parts are currently available.

Hopefully this guide will help you on your way to FREE and easy selling on Scooter Exchange.

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)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well, 2011 is here and we'd like to wish all our customers a Happy New Year and hope that Santa brought all that you wished for.

First things first, many of you will have no doubt heard about the VAT increase which is effective as of today. VAT has now increased to 20% and this affects all products ordered with us from now on. If you placed an order with us before the VAT increase then the cost of your order is unaffected, so you need not worry about paying any more.

Good news is we're still offering FREE DELIVERY (within UK mainland) on all orders over £50.

2010 was a great year and we've got plenty more in store for 2011. We've got some great new products due in, as usual we'll keep you informed as and when they arrive.

Wishing you all a great year,

Adrenalin.