Finding High-performance Spare Parts for your 50cc scooter

500cc Scooters are relatively small as far as engine size goes. People love them because they are cheap, fuel-efficient and can get you from point A to B. When buying a 50cc scooter, you should not expect speed, rather think of them as an efficient alternative to cars, a quicker option to cycling and a quick way that will get you places without having to deal with traffic. 50cc 2-stroke vs 4-stroke engine The 50cc come in two varieties a two-stroke engine and a 4-stroke. To explain what this means is simple. A two stroke motor starts the engine up in two strokes this means that engine takes in air, compresses it and mixes it and then expels it in two strokes of the piston. A four-stroke engine takes twice as long to do the job. This means that 2-stroke engines have more power. Two-stroke engines are a dying breed because they are less fuel efficient than the 4-stroke versions and they need a lot of attention as they tend to emit a great deal of exhaust and foul up plugs. Putting the power disadvantage aside 4-stroke engine can get more mileage. They may struggle to put out power 3-5 hp and speeds of around 37-43mph but they last longer. When it comes to making your scooter last longer you need to look at finding parts and routinely overhauling the engine. The problem with parts is that they tend to be a bit expensive especially if they are for scooters that are not made in China. Finding Standard parts for your 50cc scooter You can source a lot of the parts you need to keep your scooter running online. There are a couple of online stores that sell parts. There are a number of common parts that you can even find on e-bay like replacement ignition coils, spark plugs, vacuum operated fuel valve, Automatic electric choke, solenoid relays brake switches, voltage regulators or rectifiers, speedometer cables and miscellaneous parts like windows, throttle, tires, bulbs and other parts. If you awn an old or vintage 50cc model, finding replacement parts might be hard but if you take it to a reputable mechanic or service center, they should be able to source the spare parts needed to bring your vintage ride to life. Finding High-performance parts to de-restrict your 50cc scooter There are plenty of scooters that are being de-restricted from the factory restriction. You can have your scooter de-restricted by removing a couple of parts, switching old parts with performance parts to increase the speed by up to 20 mph. Some Countries like the U.K. require you to be over 17 years of age to operate a de-restricted 50cc scooter. You should know that in a lot of places de-restriction voids warranties of scooters purchased. There are standard kits like the JOG Minarelli le4OOMB Aluminium big bore kit for a two-stroke scooter. The kit will include a racing ring piston, wrist pin, qaskets and everything else you need to convert your 50cc 2 Stroke scooter into a powerful scooter or you could simply forego the big bore and other parts and go straight to an engine replacement. When de-restricting, make sure you know what you are doing. We all think that we can learn how to disassemble complicated machinery and reassemble it in a better way by using the internet. If you love your scooter, and you probably do if you've been searching for parts to make it work better, then you should leave the complicated technical stuff to the professionals. Bottom line Finding affordable 50cc scooter parts which you want to buy can be a challenge but make sure that you are looking for affordable parts put the emphasis on quality. You do not want parts that will disintegrate or kill your scooter after a few rides. When in doubt, always find an expert.