Topic: Mike, Sean, anyone else who can tune CR carbs.

[scondon]

 Excellent news, Sparty   Especially the part about not needing to touch the carbs. They are easy to get to the jets and needles for tuning, but better that it runs great as is

  Those super moto bikes are something else aren't they? Especially when ridden by an experienced rider. I can't keep up with a particular KTM 600 and even with a 1/2 mile lead in the straights it's inevitable that he'll blow past me in the twisty stuff. At least I've got it up to a matter of minutes now, instead of seconds

   I won't post the estimated speed at 7000rpm in 5th just in case your wife is reading over your shoulder. But this is where I enjoy these motors the most. In 2nd and 3rd I'm hanging on for dear life while scouting every bump and turn as it rushes up faster and faster. In 4th and 5th you just HAVE to be on a road that's open enough to see waaaaaay ahead and this is where I can relax the concentration just enough to enjoy the 4 cylinder symphony of the motor at high rpm's.

   Glad to hear that after all this time you were able to give the bike a good thrashing. I'm sure you'll hold that buzz for a few days at least. A few more weekend adventures and you might want to hit a track day just to enjoy that feeling without all the stress and worry.

   Finally getting your moneys worth, way to go Sparty

[Sam Green Racing]

Never mind the track day, get it on a drag strip

Good report there Art, when is it gonna hit the dyno, can't wait to see what she makes.

Sam.

[sparty]

Those super moto bikes are something else aren't they?

I won't post the estimated speed at 7000rpm in 5th just in case your wife is reading over your shoulder.

Yes those super motos are the real deal in the twisties.  The speed at which they corner is INSANE - double what the CB will do.

Just for a comparison, what is your 5th gear speed at 7000?  My speed was bouncing around alot past the magic number.

Art

[sparty]

Never mind the track day, get it on a drag strip

Good report there Art, when is it gonna hit the dyno, can't wait to see what she makes.

Sam.

Dyno report is coming next month I hope.  Drag strip this Friday night if the weather permits.  1/4 mile time should be interesting.  I practiced a few launches yesterday.  The clutch grabs really well due to the HD springs.  I just need to get it right so I don't roll over.  I am trying to figure out what rpm to let it out at.

Art

[Sam Green Racing]

What gearing are you running Art ?

Sam.

[sparty]

What gearing are you running Art ?

Sam.

17-48

[scondon]

What gearing are you running Art ?

Sam.

17-48

WooHoo, the magic #

Those super moto bikes are something else aren't they?

I won't post the estimated speed at 7000rpm in 5th just in case your wife is reading over your shoulder.

Just for a comparison, what is your 5th gear speed at 7000?  My speed was bouncing around alot past the magic number.

Art

   I'll tell ya tomorrow after I get to work

   I'm thinking somewhere around 120mph.

[sparty]

   I'll tell ya tomorrow after I get to work

   I'm thinking somewhere around 120mph.
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Slow poke.  I was higher today.

[Sam Green Racing]

Try at about 4,500 or 5,000 if your brave any more and you will have it wheelying like crazy or spinning up.

Sam.

[scondon]

   I'll tell ya tomorrow after I get to work

   I'm thinking somewhere around 120mph.

Slow poke.  I was higher today.
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   Them's racin' words, pardner. Choose yer weapon

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Congratulations Sparty. The fruit of your labor (and money) is finally realized. Now that it's broken in I can't wait to hear what you have to say when it hits the limiter at 10,000 rpm. It's pretty sweet to see the tach needle emerging from the redline zone on the top side.

[scondon]

..... I can't wait to hear what you have to say when it hits the limiter at 10,000 rpm. It's pretty sweet to see the tach needle emerging from the redline zone on the top side.

   Can ya send me an old K tach so that I can experience it too, Jerry. Frickin' F tachs go from 9.5-10.5 and I've been a bit hesitant to hit 11 grand on the Daily Rider(pre-Sumbich 836, no rev limiter).

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

You just need an old F tach that starts at 8500 

[scondon]

   I'll tell ya tomorrow after I get to work

   I'm thinking somewhere around 120mph.

Slow poke.  I was higher today.
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7000rpm in 5th is only 105mph. We use the same gearing(17/48) so the only difference between our bikes would be 5th gear ratio and tire size. Are you running a stock transmission? what year?

120/90/18 on my rear