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Reducing Power - I'm a wuss!!!
TomL:
I ride mostly in tight woods and the massive power is difficult to handle. I use 13/52 sprockets(1st gear was way too high) and a flywheel weight. I recently reduced the silencer opening to 3/4" and put a cover on the airbox with a small opening. This made it run very rich, so I'll have to drop the main jet a step. The rear sprocket is aluminum and I think I would be better off with steel to reduce response at the rear wheel. Any other ideas??? Anybody else go down this road before???
mikesmith:
I ride tight technical singal track,no fly wheel weight and low gearing because I like it to hit hard.I would suggest spending more time on the bike and giving yourself a chance to get used to it in the tight.If thats not the answer you want how about the auto clutch (theres a post here somwhere on it),It would be your best answer I think.Or a Moose reed spacer,what kind of pipe are you running?Reduce compression,try not running the power valve.But I still say give it time and that power will grow on you!
TomL:
Thanks Mike!!! I'm running the stock pipe. I never thought of a reed spacer. What effect will that have? How do you reduce compression? I have an idea!! What would happen if I put a washer with a slightly smaller opening than the carb at the exit end of the carb. I could just match the washer O.D. to the carb and slide it into the boot before putting in the carb. Wouldn't that restrict air/fuel flow? I don't think that would even require rejetting. Does that make sense??? I could try different I.D.'s until I get the desired power. Sounds good anyway. Would it work???
hughes:
Toml,
The reed block spacer adds more punch at the low to mid range but it can smooth the power. Have you tried different gearing :?: Like 14/47 or 14/45 you can change how aggressive the power is by the gearing. There is a chart here some where do a search. Hope this helps
Timbowe:
Time behind the wheel! Power is in throttle control. Smoothness is the key.
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