11-11-2016, 11:20 AM
So quick update of some developments:
Exhaust is on! Its much quieter now (thankfully) but still makes a little bit of racket. I don't feel so bad when I turn it on anymore. Installation was a little annoying and took some careful bending. It also looks great, although the clear coat they put on it is starting to peel from the heat. It's super easy to take on and off now, sorta like everything on this bike, so I'll probably hit it with some exhaust paint at some point. It didn't make a whole lot of difference in power though. I rode it to school for the first time yesterday and had to walk it up some hills, but overall it ran well. I had replaced the headlight, but during this trip, when going down a hill, the bulb blew out. I'm thinking maybe the voltage regulator isn't doing its job.
Luckily I got in the mail an assortment of carburetor jets I had ordered. The one in the bike as stock was a 45, with the air filter and exhaust I knew it had to be bumped up a bit so after a good bit of google searching, I settled with a 56 to try first.
Holy. Wow. That made a huge difference. I actually have to modulate the throttle rather than just pegging it at WOT all the time. The thing can go up hills. I don't know its top speed because the speedo broke (I broke it.. :dunno: woops) but I think it's probably close to the low 30's on flat ground. It is actually u
Very, very pleased with this thing now. I think it might be running a little bit rich, so I might try a few different jets at some point. I'll post some pics up when I remember to take them :thumbup:
Exhaust is on! Its much quieter now (thankfully) but still makes a little bit of racket. I don't feel so bad when I turn it on anymore. Installation was a little annoying and took some careful bending. It also looks great, although the clear coat they put on it is starting to peel from the heat. It's super easy to take on and off now, sorta like everything on this bike, so I'll probably hit it with some exhaust paint at some point. It didn't make a whole lot of difference in power though. I rode it to school for the first time yesterday and had to walk it up some hills, but overall it ran well. I had replaced the headlight, but during this trip, when going down a hill, the bulb blew out. I'm thinking maybe the voltage regulator isn't doing its job.
Luckily I got in the mail an assortment of carburetor jets I had ordered. The one in the bike as stock was a 45, with the air filter and exhaust I knew it had to be bumped up a bit so after a good bit of google searching, I settled with a 56 to try first.
Holy. Wow. That made a huge difference. I actually have to modulate the throttle rather than just pegging it at WOT all the time. The thing can go up hills. I don't know its top speed because the speedo broke (I broke it.. :dunno: woops) but I think it's probably close to the low 30's on flat ground. It is actually u
Very, very pleased with this thing now. I think it might be running a little bit rich, so I might try a few different jets at some point. I'll post some pics up when I remember to take them :thumbup:
4 Wheels:
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS - Sold
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2006 Ford Taurus Rallycar - Carmax-ed
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
2 Wheels:
2003 Kinetic TFR Moped - Sold to Taylor
2005 Suzuki GZ250 - Sold
1983 Honda CB650 Nighthawk - Sold
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS - Sold
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2006 Ford Taurus Rallycar - Carmax-ed
2005 Cadillac CTS-V
2 Wheels:
2003 Kinetic TFR Moped - Sold to Taylor
2005 Suzuki GZ250 - Sold
1983 Honda CB650 Nighthawk - Sold