Does anyone here have any practical experience with the Kitaco iMap for the FI Zoomer.
My Zoomer came fitted with a Polini CDI which would happily get the bike up to 40MPH + but caused multiple starting and stalling issues, apparently this is a common problem with the Polini unit.
Wanting a more reliable bike I removed the CDI which returned the engine to stock.
The only other CDI option for the FI bike is the Kitaco iMap. I have fitted one of these but frankly have noticed little difference in the overall performance. I have checked my wiring several times and it looks fine to me. At the moment Iām playing around with slider weights to get the performance as good as possible but the top speed is still well short of that achieved with the Polini.
Iād be interested to hear from anyone in the UK or Europe who has a FI Zoomer and has installed an iMap with positive results.
My Zoomer is a 2007 UK model with a Polini variator, and 5g Dr Pulley sliders (about to try 5.5g). Got a tach fitted, highest reading around 8200rpm. I weight in around 225lb
Hi Simon,
Greeting from Indonesia, faaar awayš
I very agree with you about polini cdi problem and imap that doesnt give significant result. My 2008 zoomer has not using them anymore. The last try, 2-3 years ago, the best speed of my zoomer was about 84kph on the flat and 92kph downhill, with metropolitan gear.
I thing good ignition coil is enough, the key for higher speed is about transmission system for this Fi scooter and remember what 50cc 4t scooter power can give, very limitedš.
Find the best cvt ratio and final gear ratio for more top speed. For the first attempt is put honda metropolitanās final gears to replace the zoomerās stock gears, you can buy at drowsports online store. It will make heavier ratio from 13,7:1 to 12,12:1. Then find the correct roller weight, i guess 4,5-5,0 gr good for your body weight. Shave the variator to let the belt move at highest position. But now iām using heavier final gear ratio, i combined between kitaco gear and metropolitan gear, it gives me around 11,2:1 final gear ratio, still ok for my 178lbs body weight.
Here is my current transmission specification:
KN variator, shaved
Stock drive face, shaved
780/16.5/28 gates belt
GY6 50 rear pulley, 3.5mm washer
Yamaha Mio 112mm clutch, local scooter
Piaggio 112mm bell clutch
Kitaco and metās final gear, combined
Stock ignition coil with iboost(local product)
I hope my shallow experiences will help to make your zoomer faster, thanks.
(I apologize for my bad englishš)
Thanks very much for your message and apologies for the delay in replying.
All your info was very interesting. I donāt expect a 50cc scooter to go very fast with my weight on it , but I have been looking to get up to 40mph at least.
Luckily the Kitaco iMap is now finally doing that. I am able to alter the fuel injection values using the separate Kitaco PC Link Cable. You can follow my efforts via my Youtube page:
You have an impressive collection of bikes. I have had a few scooters over the years, makes include Bajaj, Adly, Piaggio, Yamaha, Sym and of course Honda.
Anyway, thanks again for getting in touch, all the best from Scotland to Indonesia
Can you please help me with the Kitaco I-Map?
Iāve bought it from Amazon jp and i didnāt check the connections. My Zoomer is a European FI and the kit iāve ordered is for the Japanese version. Iām trying to figure out the wires an how to connect them manually to the Euro connection. Thanks in advanceā:+1:t3:
Hi, The connectors on that iMap are not going to be any use. Iām not sure if the wires that go into the connectors are the same as the wires on my iMap. If you are not planning to return the iMap for a refund it might be worth stripping the main cable back to see what coloured wires are underneath. If they are the same then you could cut the connectors off and hardwire the iMap into the loom like I did (all videos are on my scottishzoomer youtube page. Did you buy the PClink cable too as frankly without it the iMap isnāt much use anyway?
Sorry I canāt be more help, but I sold my Zoomer three years ago so Iām having to refer to my memory and my own youtube videos
Hi again. Thanks for the information. Wellā¦ i have 3 weeks to send it bach or i can give it a try. Iāll check your videos again to find out the colours. The main problem is the color of the original EU version. Nobody has an idea what is whatā¦
I didnāt bought the computer unit. Iāll get it later if i can solve my cable problem.
Thanks again.
, but I have been looking to get up to 40mph at least.
