Imperator Slowiosa III Lives...Again!

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 05/16/2019 at 12:55 • Filed to: gambler 500, Two Wheels Good, wrenching

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After Imperator Slowiosa III’s maiden voyage I snapped the key off in the ignition, rendering it dead. Finally, it’s back and better than ever!

Using a cheap eBay ignition with a little customization (swapping over the connector) , I was able to revive the cute little thing.

I then decided to run carb cleaner through the carb and take it for another top speed run. I gave it a full on send. This thing goes 65 mph with the stock CDI! :D Just...holy crap are the original Honda engines much faster than the equivalent GY6 clones.

It definitely has a bit of a death wobble at high speed, but the new front wheel/brake/mounted tyre/ bearing combo coming in on Monday ought to fix that. I also can’t reliably lock the bars, which may indicate the stem may be damaged or my cheap ignition is too shite. But that’s okay, I just won’t lock the bars! The new wheel also has an offroad tire mounted to it . Since these are easily disassembled two piece wheels, that tyre will go in back and the more street rubber will go up front.

Now I just gotta add external fuel, a racing CDI, some sort of beer implement, floodlights, and speakers for tunes to troll the trails with! Born to Be Mild!!! For the time being it’s my work commuter. I want to make sure it’s nice and broken in for next week.

If I have enough time, I’ll also try to figure out the headlight motor. ;)

Future Heap Owner > Mercedes Streeter 05/16/2019 at 13:37

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Wow, I would not have guessed that these things get up to 65! That sounds a little terrifying.

Also, you said it gets there with “stock CDI” - what’s CDI? Carb, Distributor, & Intake?

Mercedes Streeter > Future Heap Owner 05/16/2019 at 13:40

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It is a tad terrifying on something with such a tiny wheelbase. These things are only marginally larger in size than a 50cc.

CDI is a little electronic box that handles ignition. It also acts as a sort of governor so you can basically ride at WOT for extended periods without hurting the engine. A “racing” CDI will either completely eliminate the rev limiter or raise it higher, but still not redline.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 05/16/2019 at 16:43

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I passed on a nice Elite 150 standard (non-deluxe, no pop-up headlight) last year in favor of that damn Helix.  I hugely regret that.

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 05/16/2019 at 18:34

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I don’t even want to think about your Helix. I wonder if Bill ever figured out what was wrong?

I briefly considered getting a standard Elite instead of this one (it was give or take the same price, but with fewer body parts) but I’m a sucker for that silly headlight and the digital dash.

No worries, when I get back you can definitely ride it! :)

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 05/16/2019 at 21:15

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I took it to another buddy of mine, because I knew Bill would never get around to it. He put a scope on it a couple weeks ago and  diagnosed it as a restricted exhaust. I sent a new exhaust system down for it, and he’s going to adjust the valves as well. Hopefully that will do it, and then I can off that turkey.

Longtime Lurker > Future Heap Owner 05/17/2019 at 13:02

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