Moped speed electronically limited

[Andrew1990]

Well after doing some research into my moped, it seems that it can go faster than 23mph, but is limited by something electrically. I was wondering if there is a slight chance I can bypass the "governor" and get it to go a tad faster?

Info that states it is limited.

Technical Drawings of the Bike.

Now I am assuming it would be limited in the Flywheel/Magneto.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Do you know why they put governors on vehicles and small mobility machines?

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Do you know why they put governors on vehicles and small mobility machines?

To spit on the grave of Darwin.

 

[bruceb]

You do know that in your state, your license needs either a Class L endorsement (under 150cc engine) or a Class M endorsement (over 150cc engine) .. The moped must also be registered and insured. You are also subject to abide by and obey all motor vehicle traffic laws. Governors exist to protect the motor from abuse and also to protect idiot riders from going way too fast and either killing / injuring themselves or others.

 

[compman25]

Just walk, that'll be faster than a moped.

 

[Zenmervolt]

I don't know exactly what you would need to do, but I am certain that it can be done. You may need to replace the entire governor assembly with a European-spec part, which would either have the governor set to a higher speed or would be absent the governor altogether.

As for those who think that it would be unsafe, that's BS. The exact same cycle is available in Europe with a much higher speed allowed. I had a Tomos moped when I was 14 that was restricted by the exhaust, so I put an "off road" pipe on it and that thing would run to 45 mph without any stability or safety issues. I say go for it, but be aware that it does technically turn the moped into a motorcycle which would require a motorcycle endorsement (the chances of having this become meaningful are ridiculously small, but you should be aware of it nonetheless).

ZV

 

[Andrew1990]

Well it is registered and I am awaiting for the plates. I plan on insuring it as soon as the weather warms up. The thing is ony 49CC as well so it just requires an ordinary license.

I will check on the governor assembly online and see what I can dig up. All I am looking for is to get it up to 27-28mph, which is under the 30mph limit set for my state.

 

[angry hampster]

Anyway to bypass the limit?

Buy a motorcycle.