Socket Rocket
Minimotos are fast becoming very popular for leisure riding and also for competitive racing use. There has been a marked move towards improving the performance and power characteristics of these miniature racing machines. One such easy way to enhance the performance of your minimoto is to fit a rocket key. The minimoto rocket key is designed with a 10 degree offset and is a direct replacement for the standard straight cut item. Here are the easy to follow instructions for rocket key fitment:
Fitting a minimoto rocket key
1) Firstly remove the pull start unit from the right side of the minimoto engine, which is held in place by 3 hexagonal head screws and 1 bolt attachment to the cylinder head area.
2) On removing the pull start unit the flywheel will be exposed. The flywheel is retained with a 8mm bolt in the centre. Remove the 8mm bolt with a socket and wrench. In order to stop the flywheel rotating whilst undoing the bolt wedge an Allen key in between one of the flywheel fins and lodge it against the footrest support bar.
3) Once the retaining bolt has been removed, the flywheel can be extracted. There are 2 available methods of extraction.
Method 1 – There are two threaded holes in the flywheel, screw 2 long M6 threaded bolts into these 2 holes and turn evenly in a clockwise direction to prise off the flywheel.
Method 2 – Use a purpose made flywheel puller.
4) On removal of the flywheel, the stock key can now be observed resting in its machined slot in the crankshaft end. Using a small pick simply prise the stock key from its slot.
5) Install the new minimoto rocket key in the vacated slot. Note that the 10 degree offset of the new rocket key should point to the right (towards the front of the machine).
6) Once the rocket key has been fitted in its slot, refit the flywheel and secure with its retaining bolt. It is a good idea at this stage to use some thread locking compound on the retaining bolt. Refit the pull start unit and secure.
Now experience and enjoy the power gains from your newly fitted minimoto rocket key.
David Welton is the Director of Minimotos4u.com
With over 20 years of motorcycle experience and a clear passion for minimotos. We often get asked my minimoto won’t start or I can’t start my minimoto, we are here to help you with your minimoto problems.
What color is the lens on the inside of the TYR rocket sockets metallized fire?
is it black smoke tint or red??
The TYR comes in the following 4 colors.
Ice (clear)
Fire (red)
Ocean (blue)
Emerald green
Socket Rocket – heat seeking missile
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TYR Socket Rocket Metallized-Metallic Red/Silver $17.32 |
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X10 3-PK Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module X-10 LM15A $55.50 |
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X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $16.99 |
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2-Pack X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $32.98 |
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3-Pack X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module RLM20 NEW X-10 Easy Installation $47.97 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $7.20 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $13.95 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse Goggle: Metallic Steel Lens $14.40 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $13.95 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $7.20 |
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Harley/Indian Bullet/Rocket Light Bulb Sockets New! $59.95 |
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NIB X10 LM15A-C Socket Rocket Screw-In Lamp Module $9.99 |
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Rocket Socket for File Shuttle File Transfer Program by Getc Software Vancouver $5.88 |
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Mechanics Time Saver 1/4″ Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4 to 14 mm $26.27 |
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TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – smoke / Black $13.49 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $17.99 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $17.99 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $11.99 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $19.50 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $12.00 |
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X10 Socket Rocket – BRAND NEW! $16.65 |
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X10 Socket Rocket LM15A $12.72 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $12.00 |
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Mechanics Time Saver 727 1/4in. Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4-14mm $18.61 |
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Mechanics Time Saver 1287 1/2″ Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm $17.11 |
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TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – Blue / Translucent Blue $13.49 |
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LM15A X10 Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module X-10 NEW! $15.99 |
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X10 SOCKET ROCKET LAMP MODULE LM15A/RLM20/PSM04 BRAND NEW FROM X-10 FACTORY $18.65 |
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Rocket Racing C7301 Socket Deep Well Metric 17mm Steel Chrome Each $4.95 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $11.99 |
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TYR Socket Rockets Swim Training Goggles Swimming Clear $9.75 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Goggles 2.0 Clear $12.91 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0: Metallized Clear Mirror $20.91 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0: Metallized Fire $20.91 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse: Metallic Steel $20.91 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Goggles 2.0 Smoke $13.91 |
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3/8 in. Drive Universal Rocket Red 8 Hole Impact Socket Holder MTS887 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
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1/4in. Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4-14mm MTS727 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
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1/2″ Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm MTS1287 BRAND NEW! $24.81 |
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3/8 in. Drive Universal Rocket Red 11 Hole Impact Socket Holder 9-19mm MTS987 $25.90 |
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3/8 in. Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 5.5-22mm MTS713 BRAND NEW! $25.90 |
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3/8 in. Drive Universal Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm MTS387 NEW! $22.98 |
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3/8 in. Drive 14 Hole Rocket Red Impact Socket Holder MTS1487 BRAND NEW! $26.11 |
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3/8″ Drive 12 Hole Rocket Red Impact Socket Holder MTS1387 BRAND NEW! $26.11 |
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ROCKET CITY Instant Push Rod Ends Sockets (2) RCL06/#06: RC Model Airplane Parts $5.49 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Metallized (LGL2M) – Metallic Ocean $17.32 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Metallized (LGL2M) – Clear Mirror Ice $19.24 |
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TYR Socket Rockets 2.0 Clear/Blue $7.99 |
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TYR Socket Rockets 2.0 Metallized Fire $14.99 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $19.50 |
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TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – Clear / Translucent Blue $13.49 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Metallized (LGL2M) – Metallic Fire $17.32 |
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TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – Red / Black $13.49 |
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TYR Socket Rocket II (LGL2) – Rose / Pink $13.49 |
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40 PC SOCKET RATCHET SET (ROCKET) NEW L@@K! $10.00 |
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TYR Socket Rockets 2.0 Metallized Mirror Ice $14.99 |
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X10 LM15A Socket Rocket Screw-in Lamp Module BRAND NEW $15.99 |
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MTS1387 3/8 Inch Drive 12 Hole Rocket Red Impact Socket Holder $37.80 |
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MTS387 3/8 Inch Drive Universal Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm $34.44 |
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MTS727 1/4 Inch Drive Deep Rocket Red Socket Holder 4-14mm $35.37 |
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MTS1287 1/2 Inch Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 10-19mm $36.57 |
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MTS713 3/8 Inch Drive Magnetic Rocket Red Socket Holder 5.5-22mm $35.83 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse Goggle: Metallic Steel Lens $17.99 |
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X10 Socket Rocket Mini Lamp Module X-10 LM15A $18.50 |
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The Missing Link Rocket City R/C Specialties Miniature Ball Socket Rod End Vintg $9.99 |
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3/8 in. Drive 12 Hole Impact Socket Holder 1380 Series $42.99 |
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POCKET ROCKETS video kid ko 7″ b/w rock socket (mca1140) pic slv uk mca 1987 $11.05 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Clear Lens $6.92 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Fire Lens $13.08 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Metallized Clear Mirror Lens $13.08 |
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TYR Socket Rocket 2.0 Goggle: Smoke Lens $6.92 |
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TYR Socket Rocket Eclipse Goggle: Metallic Steel Lens $13.08 |
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3/8 in. Drive Universal Magnetic Socket Holder 10-19mm $37.99 |
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3/8 in Drive Magnetic Socket Holder 5.5-22mm 710 Series $42.99 |
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1/4in. Drive Shallow / Deep Socket Holder 4-14mm $42.99 |
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3/8 in Drive Socket Holder 5.5-22mm $42.99 |
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3/8 in. Drive Universal 8 Hole Impact Socket Holder $42.99 |
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TYR Socket Rockets 2.0 Smoke $7.99 |
