G'day everyone, I just wanted to pass on to you a couple of points of interest.
I just put after market fork springs in; .41 eibachs to suit an XR400, to be exact. WHAT A GLORIOUS DIFFERENCE ! I am now moving a LOT faster, and I can hit ruts and whoops hard without losing the plot. Highly recommended !
I also fitted a steahly flywheel weight. My bike is ported for top end and has a rad valve and FMF rev pipe, and rear wheel spin was the order of the day. I wasn't too sure if the flywheel weight was going to be worth the money, but I'm pleased to report that it is. I have noted a much better increase in traction off the start, and it lugs a lot better up those snotty hills. If you're thinking of getting one of these babies but you can't make up your mind, DO IT!
one last thing, I was suffering from what I thought was a sticking throttle at High revs, under load (eg up a hill). I tried everything to no avail, wondered if my jetting was a tad lean so I went up from a 145 to 148 main. NO MORE PROBLEM! anyone shed any light on this? Can a 2 stroke "run on" like this if it's too lean?
I just put after market fork springs in; .41 eibachs to suit an XR400, to be exact. WHAT A GLORIOUS DIFFERENCE ! I am now moving a LOT faster, and I can hit ruts and whoops hard without losing the plot. Highly recommended !
I also fitted a steahly flywheel weight. My bike is ported for top end and has a rad valve and FMF rev pipe, and rear wheel spin was the order of the day. I wasn't too sure if the flywheel weight was going to be worth the money, but I'm pleased to report that it is. I have noted a much better increase in traction off the start, and it lugs a lot better up those snotty hills. If you're thinking of getting one of these babies but you can't make up your mind, DO IT!
one last thing, I was suffering from what I thought was a sticking throttle at High revs, under load (eg up a hill). I tried everything to no avail, wondered if my jetting was a tad lean so I went up from a 145 to 148 main. NO MORE PROBLEM! anyone shed any light on this? Can a 2 stroke "run on" like this if it's too lean?