PERFORMANCE:
--Top speed: approximately 50mph
--Cruising speed (i.e. easiest "fast" speed to get to and maintain): 47mph
--Acceleration: unsure, faster than most cars unless they are lead-footing it

OWNERSHIP:
--1999 Model, took delivery in March of 2000
--Remained stock for approximately 9-12 months, about 5000 miles
--Upgrades done in "phases" as budget allowed
--Over 11,000 miles on the odometer as of 7/21/01

UPGRADES:
--Sigma cyclecomputer calibrated to tell scooter speeds more accurately
--Malossi Kevlar Drive Belt (new 5/7/01)
--Malossi Cast Iron 70cc Kit
--Malossi Multi Variator
--17.5mm Dellorto Carburetor, 99 Jet
--DR Racing Gear Kit
--Malossi Racing Yellow Rear Pulley Spring (new 5/7/01)
--DR Racing Clutch, +10% springs (yellow)
--Top Performance Fixed Advance CDI
--LeoVinci SP3 Exhaust
--6 x 8.0g Transmission Roller Weights (new 5/7/01)
--Transmission Front Pulley Restriction Spacer Removed
    (stock US/Canada models don't have them!)
--Transmission Front Pulley Brass Washer left-in
    (this is *not* a restrictor!)


POSSIBLE UPGRADES STILL CONSIDERING:
--BCD-Design parts: front & rear fenders, front scoop, headlights

I'm essentially done except for maintenance parts like belts and rollers,
quite happy with the setup as-is, so anything else will be non-performance
related unless parts fail, then I may tune more (like a more uprated exhaust).

8/26/01: After talking to Terry at Taffspeed, I'm going to decoke the cylinder
and after that maybe adjust the jet. I should be going faster than 50mph
with all these modifications.



TOTAL COST:
--About $1100 including shipping from the UK
    (admittedly, this has gotten expensive, but alot of fun!)
--All parts from Taffspeed in the UK
--All upgrades except the gears were done myself
--Gear install cost $150 in labor...*ouch*
--Tools used: fabric-type oil filter wrench,
     socket set, torque wrench, allen key, screwdrivers
     (no, I didn't need an impact wrench)


GEAR WORN:
--Shoei RF-R "Wine Red" Helmet (matches Zuma)
--Fox Racing "Tracker" Boots (cold/wet weather)
--Pibi Motorcycle Boots (warm weather)
--Joe Rocket Ballistic Pants, Black on Black
--Joe Rocket Ballistic Jacket, Red on Black (cold/wet weather)
--Brosh Tex Cool Kevlar Jacket, Blue on Black (warm weather)
--Joe Rocket Lightspeed Gloves (warm weather, new 5/01)
--Olympic motorcycle gloves (cold weather)
--Dainese Backspace Spine Armor
--Modified ATV handlebar mitts (cold weather, attached to scooter)


OTHER:
--Various packs made from mtn. bike, ATV, and snowmobile gear
--RimTape by TapeWorks used to subtly pinstripe scooter
    (shows in photos as hyper-reflective stripes, but is
    black when not under direct lighting...very nice stuff)
--Performance Cyclery Rain Jacket (just in case a summer storm
   surprises me when I don't have my Joe Rocket jacket with me!)
--Tried to buy a See-Bak Safety Vest (rain, for, or other low-visibility conditions),
   but they refuse to return e-mails and never cashed my check. Now looking at
   Met-Vest or SafetyLED.