How to Speed Up a Kinetic Moped

Unlike automatic mopeds, kinetic mopeds operate off of stored power generated by the attached foot pedals that transform the operator's food pedaling into stored energy which is then distributed to the rear tire, propelling the scooter forward. Increasing the speed of your kinetic moped can be increased through two methods: one mechanical and one manual. By removing restricting components of your kinetic moped's variator system and keeping its components well lubricated and by pedaling long and hard prior to traveling on your moped, you can store excess energy which will supplement the speed you generate on your trip.

Things You'll Need

  • Socket wrench
  • Strap wrench
  • Pliers
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Instructions

  1. Mechanical

    • 1

      Unscrew the bolts around the perimeter of your kinetic moped's variator system. The variator case is located on the left side of the moped and there are between four to eight bolts holding the lid of the variator case in place. These bolts should be unscrewed using a standard socket wrench.

    • 2

      Hold the front pulley wheel in place with a strap wrench. Wrap the strap wrench around the front pulley wheel and hold the handle as you unscrew the center bolt holding the wheel in place.

    • 3

      Unscrew the center bolt attaching the front pulley wheel to your kinetic moped's variator system while holding the handle of the strap wrench. Tighten the strap wrench if the front pulley wheel starts to slip at any time as you attempt to unscrew it.

    • 4

      Pull the small washer off of the front pulley rod with a pair of pliers. This will increase the amount of energy your pedaling will transfer to the pulleys of the variator system.

    • 5

      Apply generous amounts of drive drain grease to the coupling parts of your variator system, including the points at which your pulley wheels attach to the pulley rods, as well as the points at which your pedals connect to the variator system.

    Manual

    • 6

      Pedal your kinetic moped for three to five minutes while the moped is still up on its kickstand. This will generate a surplus of energy that you will build upon as you operate the moped.

    • 7

      Pedal continuously during operation, particularly on straightaways and downhills. Continuous pedaling, particularly at parts of your ride when your moped does not rely on the surplus of energy, will not only propel your moped forward, it will also generate even more surplus energy that transfers to the rear tire with greater speed when the speed restricting washer is removed.

    • 8

      Step on the front pegs or middle section of your kinetic scooter whenever you need a break from pedaling. Though you can simply stop pedaling and stand on the pedals, the lurch adds some resistance to the variator system. Stepping on the front pegs or middle section of the scooter avoids this lurch and the accompanying resistance.