Hi Folks,
Last weekend, my brother came over and gave me a hand with some mods for the Maj... We spent about three hours changing the variator weights (to 8 12-gram weights), swapping out the horn (Fiamm 72012 low tone), and installing a BackOFF brakelight modulator.
The new weights improve the driveability of the scoot. Instead of bogging down when I crank open the throttle from a stop, the motor spins right up and takeoffs are more "linear". Also, the transition from coasting to throttle-on is smoother than with the original 15 gram weights. I haven't had enough time to see what this is going to do to my average of 50mpg, but I expect it to decrease... It's now just too fun to rocket away from traffic at stoplights
The Fiamm is a HUGE improvement over the wimpy stock horn. It sounds like it has balls now - and says GETOUTOFMYWAY instead of "excuse me, sir, if you would please be ever so kind"... This mod took maybe 10 minutes and was very easy.
Last but not least - I installed the BackOFF modulator so it is set to pulse 5 times, then go to a solid light, when I brake. It works well and should help attract attention if there are any distracted cagers behind me. This mod took a while because the passenger seat, Givi bracket and V46 case, and tupperware on the left side of the scoot above the driveline had to come off. Then the modulator had to be spliced into the brake light wiring and tested. Then all the tupperware had to go back on. Give this mod an hour.
What did it cost?
Eight 12gm weights from battlescooterstore.com: $56
Fiamm horn from ridesafer.com: $13
BackOFF modulator from ridesafer: $40
Add a few bucks for shipping and a few hours hanging out with my brother on a Sunday morning.
All in all, I had fun installing the mods and have better performance and improved safety to show for it. I would recommend that any of you who are considering a Malossi or Pollini variator try swapping the weights first. You may find it a pleasing - and inexpensive - alternative.
Oh, and I shouldn't forget... a big THANK YOU to Ishabaka for his notes in the how-to section at MajestyUSA for the weight and horn mods.
Ride safe,
Larry
Last weekend, my brother came over and gave me a hand with some mods for the Maj... We spent about three hours changing the variator weights (to 8 12-gram weights), swapping out the horn (Fiamm 72012 low tone), and installing a BackOFF brakelight modulator.
The new weights improve the driveability of the scoot. Instead of bogging down when I crank open the throttle from a stop, the motor spins right up and takeoffs are more "linear". Also, the transition from coasting to throttle-on is smoother than with the original 15 gram weights. I haven't had enough time to see what this is going to do to my average of 50mpg, but I expect it to decrease... It's now just too fun to rocket away from traffic at stoplights
The Fiamm is a HUGE improvement over the wimpy stock horn. It sounds like it has balls now - and says GETOUTOFMYWAY instead of "excuse me, sir, if you would please be ever so kind"... This mod took maybe 10 minutes and was very easy.
Last but not least - I installed the BackOFF modulator so it is set to pulse 5 times, then go to a solid light, when I brake. It works well and should help attract attention if there are any distracted cagers behind me. This mod took a while because the passenger seat, Givi bracket and V46 case, and tupperware on the left side of the scoot above the driveline had to come off. Then the modulator had to be spliced into the brake light wiring and tested. Then all the tupperware had to go back on. Give this mod an hour.
What did it cost?
Eight 12gm weights from battlescooterstore.com: $56
Fiamm horn from ridesafer.com: $13
BackOFF modulator from ridesafer: $40
Add a few bucks for shipping and a few hours hanging out with my brother on a Sunday morning.
All in all, I had fun installing the mods and have better performance and improved safety to show for it. I would recommend that any of you who are considering a Malossi or Pollini variator try swapping the weights first. You may find it a pleasing - and inexpensive - alternative.
Oh, and I shouldn't forget... a big THANK YOU to Ishabaka for his notes in the how-to section at MajestyUSA for the weight and horn mods.
Ride safe,
Larry