Puch Magnum XK 1 HP, I need to Upgrade!

Chris D. /
kamikazikostka
Jan 31, 2009 01:48PM

I got a Puch Magnum XK 1 HP (Carb reading is 318) signifying the 1 HP, and I top out at about 20 mph. To me it's depressing that my Magnum is my slowest ped.

I know I need to get a pipe, and upgrade my carb to at least a 14 mm Bing, maybe even a 15 mm, but I'm wondering your input on cylinders.

I want to be able to do 40 mph. Is this possible by buying a 2 HP Maxi Cylinder, or should I just try to port? Or should I definitely go with a kit? Money is a big factor, I'm broke, and I may even sell my Tomos A3 to pay for parts for my Puch.

Thanks in advance,

Chris

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Kansas John /
johnw
Jan 31, 2009 03:22PM

Check to see what number your cylinder is.

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justin turner /
onlythebest131
Jan 31, 2009 04:11PM

hrmmm, puchs are really tough to get parts for, just sell it to me and kit out that tomos.

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motobee /
motobee
Jan 31, 2009 04:19PM

I will trade you for Penelope, the super sexual 50v (below). I will be back in the Chicago/Wisco area soon, email me if interested. If not, bolt on a K-star cylinder, either drill out your carb to 15 or buy a 14 off the B/S forum, and get a techno boss/bullet or proma gp. This setup is very easy to make happen, will get you tp at least 40, and will cost about $200.

Penelope:

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Kansas John /
johnw
Jan 31, 2009 04:21PM

Penelope's going to have some issues with those EBRs and no fork brace.

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motobee /
motobee
Jan 31, 2009 07:09PM

Haha, I know, she told me...i am going to recycle a fork brace from one of my fenders. Right now, cornering at any speed at all is an adventure.

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As-ian? /
ign0r4nce
Jan 31, 2009 07:39PM

those ebrs look kinda skinny!

but what kind of price do you have on penelope for a straight up sale?

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Kansas John /
johnw
Jan 31, 2009 10:07PM

Yeah, if you get anything at all to tie those fork tubes together it should help a lot!

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motobee /
motobee
Feb 01, 2009 02:15AM

Asian, I really want to trade it for a top tank, but I might consider selling it straight up. Where are you located? (to clarify, I am in CA, but that ped is in Illinois). If you are nearby and really want it, send me an email and maybe we can work something out.

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