Here is a victory photo with spanking new plate:
I rode it about 10miles to the inspection point then to the DMV. I think I have found an objective downside to letting the RPM stay down in the 4.5k range with the 12g sliders. The area was slightly hilly and the scooter lost RPM on the hills. I think at 4K RPM it doesn't have enough torque to get the contra to drop the gearing.
I do have a roller weight tuning kit now and likely start playing with it. I think 10g sliders are in my future.
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Current: bikeless for now,
moved into a campervan.
Past: Honda NC700x, Suzuki DR650, Taotao ATM-50-A1, Taotao Evo 150cc, Honda Spree 50 2str, 1982 Katana 550