19) Can I ungovern my scooter?
New Zealand law states that to be classed as a
moped a scooter must be no more than 50cc in
capacity, no more than 2.0KW in power output
and must be limited to a top speed of 50kmph.
JM Star Sunny 50 scooters meet all of these
requirements.
The scooters are governed in several ways
including a restriction on the airflow into the
carburetor and a restriction on the airflow out
through the exhaust system.
They can be ungoverned which will increase the
maximum power rating and subsequently
increase the maximum top speed.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If you ungovern your scooter you will increase
the maximum power rating above 2.0KW also
increasing the top speed to more than 50kmph.
The scooter will no longer qualify as a moped.
***You will also void your 12 month warranty***
Your scooter will now need to be registered as a
motorcycle, will be subject to Warrant of Fitness
inspections and you will need a motorcycle
license to ride it.
