Author Topic: Road racing question (very basic) (Read 8051 times)

Roach Carver · « **Reply #75 on:** February 02, 2014, 07:08:43 pm »

Went ahead and laced up a 350 hub because I already had a rim. I know it's not as good but it will work for me now and as I progress and need better brakes I will get them. Then I can use this as a spare. I don't want to have a fortune in this to only finish last. Right now my goal is just to learn.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #76 on:** February 02, 2014, 07:10:05 pm »

Oh yeah, I am not using those pods. They came with the carbs and I am using them to keep out the trash.

Kemp · « **Reply #77 on:** February 05, 2014, 12:15:28 pm »

What Exhaust are you going to use. Swarbick (bad spelling) in England produces great systems for these bikes. If you get a race system it can grow with you as you modify the motor later on.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #78 on:** February 05, 2014, 12:26:00 pm »

right now I have a basic 2 into one setup. dont know the brand but i assume it is a mac. I will need to find a suitable muffler for it.

Tintop · « **Reply #79 on:** February 05, 2014, 12:50:14 pm »

check out what these guys offer - http://www.coneeng.com/pdf/motorcycle/MC-finished-Mufflers.pdf

Roach Carver · « **Reply #80 on:** February 05, 2014, 12:52:02 pm »

Thats actually what I was thinking. I saw their booth at Barber this year. Very nice stuff.

wixil · « **Reply #81 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:24:34 pm »

What size I.D. muffler do you need?

captain awesome · « **Reply #82 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:30:24 pm »

A full 12"

Roach Carver · « **Reply #83 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:23:55 pm »

hah. I think the od on the collector if you can call it that is 1.5 ". I dont think I have seen a crappier collector before but it will get the job done for now.

wixil · « **Reply #84 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:27:20 pm »

Lots of options for that size. I have a spare oddball open megaphone if you need something obnoxiously loud.

captain awesome · « **Reply #85 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:29:42 pm »

If Deuce doesn't have a use for it Andy, I may. Holla.

wixil · « **Reply #86 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:32:22 pm »

You guys should chicken fight for it

Roach Carver · « **Reply #87 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:37:18 pm »

I am probably going to get one of the cone engineering mufflers. (when Daphne is not looking)

wixil · « **Reply #88 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:40:44 pm »

I don't blame you. They make a good product. I still have that one I picked up for my 750. I love the look of it, but it was just too damn loud for riding around town.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #89 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:43:13 pm »

holy cow, thats not bad. About 100 bucks for a stainless muffler. Before I buy a pipe I think i will need to make a turn up/in pipe to get it headed back toward the bike. I have a ways to go before I will buy that though. next on my list is to weld up the seams and place a tube under the engine to tie the two sides together.

***If you want to sell that one let me know.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #90 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:43:52 pm »

I dont chicken fight. only indian wrestling for me.

wixil · « **Reply #91 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:46:31 pm »

The SS cone I have is 2.5 inch on the inlet side.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #92 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:56:36 pm »

too big.

captain awesome · « **Reply #93 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:54:21 pm »

Quote from: roach carver on February 05, 2014, 02:56:36 pm

too big.

Ditto.

captain awesome · « **Reply #94 on:** February 07, 2014, 09:08:36 am »

Have you checked to see if the cheaper Mike's XS gold valve emulators will fit the sl350 dampening rod?

http://www.mikesxs.net/product/27-1086.html

Roach Carver · « **Reply #95 on:** February 07, 2014, 09:34:42 am »

I think they will but I am going to assume that the race tech ones are made with a bit better QC and I imagine they also can give a base line to start with as far as spring rates fluid weight etc. For now I will just throw in some straight springs and get it together. I will start buying race pieces as needed.

captain awesome · « **Reply #96 on:** February 07, 2014, 09:40:18 am »

I just got some progressive springs for the 440, and now am wishing I got some straight springs and gold valves instead. I'm really curious if they will fit my rods, but doubtful since they are 33mm.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #97 on:** February 07, 2014, 10:45:28 am »

I would bet no. maybe you could upgrade the front forks to something like a kz750? that should have 35 mm forks.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #98 on:** February 07, 2014, 10:46:20 am »

get that thing together and we can take both of them over to Hallett.

captain awesome · « **Reply #99 on:** February 07, 2014, 10:51:57 am »

Quote from: roach carver on February 07, 2014, 10:45:28 am

I would bet no. maybe you could upgrade the front forks to something like a kz750? that should have 35 mm forks.

I want to, but I'm trying to be practical about this. My wallet is empty keeping up with all of the projects right now, and I really just want to get them all mobile before the end of the year.

Quote from: roach carver on February 07, 2014, 10:46:20 am

get that thing together and we can take both of them over to Hallett.

I am all for it. I've got some leathers on loan, but they are a bit big for me. I really have to get some proper gear so I can even run out there.

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Author Topic: Road racing question (very basic) (Read 8051 times)