Performance CDI Upgrade - Gio 110cc Mini Beast.

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I decided to do some minor upgrades to my daughters 110 cc Gio Mini Beast... Mainly because I like to tinker with things and also because I thought it 'might' give her a little more oomph without me having to give her more throttle (governor). The Gio site says the CDI increases spark intensity, has a better ignition curve, increases horsepower, acceleration and top speed. While skeptical, I tried anyways. Here is the link to the part.

http://www.giobikes.com/Performance-...VS-Dirt-Bikes/

I managed to pick it up cheap on the Gio auction site. Always a bargain there.

Now my results might be a bit tainted because I changed the spark plug at the same time I did this. I had left the original in for break in, but since that's over with and I had an NGK in my growing spare parts stash, switched it over at the same time.

Here's how it looks in the box. Note the FOX racing background, not sure why that is?


The installation was very simple. I popped off the seat and found the original CDI box hooked by a rubber contraption to a bracket in the frame. It slides out and the wiring harness disconnects.

The new CDI box just plugs into the existing plug, no re-wiring needed. Very simple!


As you'll notice, the Performance CDI is quite a bit bigger than the original, so getting the plastic booty/mounter thing back on was a bit of a beotch. If I had thought and got some more zap straps it would have been simple just to zip it up to the frame bar under the seat. I did manage to get it on and back to it's happy spot.





Now I have to say, this particular Gio product of mine has been the best runner of the 5 or 6 I've been around (Losing count). It has always idled the best and been trouble free motor wise. That's not to say the others aren't alright, but this one has always been the most stable.

Now, I'll try to keep my enthusiasm to a minimum, but when I started it I could immediately tell it was better. Now again, better spark plug installed as well, but the thing idled stronger, not a lot of missing or farting, just ran extremely well. I touched the throttle and had an immediate response. This one before used to take a bit more throttle to start it moving, but not anymore.

I just had to take it for a test drive. Now I'm sure some of you will realize I'm a bit oversized for this item, and my neighbours must either think I'm a complete dork or be on the phone calling the fuzz because there I am, roaring up and down the street and sidewalks, over to the school ground doing power slides and high speed laps around the gravel soccer field.

I wouldn't say the speed difference was anything overwhelming..like 'Yeah, that was so worth my 20 bucks!" However.. I can feel the difference, it pulls a bit harder, picks up speed faster, and just feels stronger.

I spent a good 20 minutes on it before hastily retreating into my back yard before the RCMP rolled up to wag their fingers at me. It was a fun 20 minutes, and I'm always impressed by how a little 110cc, can put a smile on my face.

So in summary, I think the CDI is a good upgrade for the money spent. It makes the motor run better, and gives it a bit of extra oomph. I definetely noticed the difference in these areas. There was one point, about mid acceleration, where I could notice it pulling and revving better than before. Top speed, I don't know, I personally don't ever want to max that thing out without getting the engine balanced, and that's not going to happen.

Next Mod Up will be the performance exhaust and I have high hopes for that. Just have to win a bloody auction on one.